(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Srinagar- Amid ongoing criticism over the proposed satellite townships in Kashmir, Nasir Aslam Wani, senior National Conference leader and Advisor to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday reassured the public that the townships would serve the local population.

Wani, while dismissing the allegations of demographic change by PDP, said that these townships will serve the people of Kashmir. He said there is no need to create a controversy.“We are still dealing with the repercussions of the PDP's past actions. If any satellite township is established, it will be for the local people. There is no need to make an issue out of it,” Wani said during a press conference at Nawa-e-Subh party headquarters.

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Tanvir Sadiq, NC's Chief Spokesman, said that the government would release an official response to the PDP's objections.“Every decision we make will always be for the betterment of the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” Sadiq said, urging the public not to overstate the controversy.

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Working Towards Fulfilling Promises Made To People: CM

Omar Abdullah said his government was working towards fulfilling the promises made to the people with a steadfast commitment to preserving the distinct identity of the region.

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“The civilian government is diligently working towards fulfilling the promises outlined in the (party's election) manifesto, with a steadfast commitment to preserving the distinct identity of the region,” he said.

The meeting discussed critical party issues and urgent public concerns, an NC spokesperson said.

Omar emphasised the government's“steadfast” dedication to tackling the developmental challenges of the past decade,“with a strong focus on preserving the unique identity of the region”.

He made it unequivocally clear that there can be no trade-off between the progress of the Jammu and Kashmir region and the dignity of its people and that both must advance hand in hand, the spokesman said.

The chief minister reiterated his pledge to work tirelessly for the welfare of the people, vowing to remain steadfast in addressing public grievances and advancing the restoration of statehood and the region's overall development.

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