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Sunil Sharma, Leader of Opposition in Jammu & Kashmir, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi to discuss key issues concerning the region, including security, development, and the upcoming Budget Session in the J&K Legislative Assembly.

During the meeting, Sunil Sharma emphasized the strategic significance of Jammu & Kashmir and the pressing challenges it faces in terms of security and development. He underscored the need for a comprehensive, multi-pronged approach by the Modi government to address these issues effectively.

Sharma raised concerns about recent terror incidents in the region and urged the Union Home Minister to enhance road connectivity to remote areas, facilitating better security and economic integration. He also stressed the importance of sustaining J&K’s economic ecosystem by strengthening key sectors such as tourism, industry, and business. Additionally, he highlighted the alarming rise in drug abuse and narcotics trafficking, calling for urgent intervention to curb this menace.

The discussion also covered the details of the upcoming Budget Session in the J&K Legislative Assembly. Sharma outlined the key areas of debate and their implications for the socio-economic well-being of the people, as well as the region’s ongoing development initiatives.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, after patiently listening to the concerns raised, assured Sunil Sharma that the Modi government remains committed to ensuring peace, stability, and development in Jammu & Kashmir. He reiterated that every necessary step would be taken to uplift the socio-economic conditions of the region and its residents.