"I always yearn to strengthen peace and development in J&K, and that's the reason I worked on various sports-related projects and proposals seeking more and more involvement of youth in the journey that will lead to a peace process. My only aim is to defeat the nefarious and ill designs of the enemy country through channelizing the young energies into sports," said Baba.

Srinagar Mar 23 PTI In a veiled attack on Pakistan Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said efforts are still being made by the neighbouring country to incite the Union Territorys youthJammu and Kashmirs inclusive society and the spirit of Kashmiriyat are the most effective tools to counter radicalisation he assertedAddressing a national symposium on counter-radicalisation at the SKICC here the Lt Governor also urged the community elders religious heads and women to spread the message of peace and harmony among the new generationMost of the youth in Jammu and Kashmir have chosen the right path despite continuous efforts of many anti-national elements and foreign terror groups the Lt Governor said Efforts are still being made to incite our youth by the handlers in the neighbouring country which is biggest exporter of terror and radicalisation he said in an apparent reference to PakistanSinha said family members of youngsters who are vulnerable to radicalisation should take timely steps to prevent the worst from happeningThey must keep a watch if there is any change in the behaviour of a child and take the help of community elders to save their child from wrong influences and environment he saidThe Lt Governor said Jammu and Kashmir has always been a land of syncretic culture and of all faiths and beliefs Its inclusive society and the spirit of Kashmiriyat are the most effective tool to counter radicalisation he saidFamilies Islamic scholars play important role in challenging the ideology and countering the narrative that legitimises and supports terrorism A strong force of women youth and Islamic scholars will certainly make the communities more resilient to terrorist ideology and propagandists he addedSinha appreciated the efforts being made to discuss the role of religious leaders and women in counter-radicalisation preventing the youth from choosing the wrong path and creating a violence-free societyHe said the responsibility of stopping the people to deviate from the right path lies on the shoulders of the community elders religious heads and the enlightened people of the societyI believe that by following the path of peace we can live the ideals inherent in our society and make the dreams of a better future a reality The aim of every human being should be to live peacefully do good to all and work in the interest of the nation he saidThe Lt Governor said the energies of the youth should be channelled into constructive and creative work and in building a new Jammu and Kashmir sustained peace and prosperity and having ample avenues of growth and developmentHe called upon the present generation community elders religious heads and women to work together so that the message of peaceful co-existence should be passed on to the new generationComparing the recent budget of Jammu and Kashmir with the per capita spending for people of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir the Lt Governor said USD 950 will be spent in terms of per capita share in the Jammu and Kashmir Budget 2022 which is much higher than USD 7855 being spent per capita in PoKHe also said the youth of Jammu and Kashmir is immensely talented which is evident from the laurels brought by them in national and international platforms in academic sports and other fieldsReferring to menace of drug abuse the Lt Governor said it is the second biggest threat which is affecting the youthDrug abuse deprive the youth of making the best of their lives destroying their present and future capabilities he said stressing on the need of systematic community efforts against drug abuse to destroy this social evil completelyEarlier speakers highlighted the teachings of different religions and unanimously said that all religions teach peace love amity and communal harmony implying violence has no place in any religion and civilised society and peaceful co-existence is what takes the society forward by creating a safe and bright future for the next generations PTI SSB RHL