Rajnath Singh said today that peace and stability could be brought to the state through an honest, effective and efficient administration...

On his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir after the imposition of Governor's rule, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said today that peace and stability could be brought to the state through an honest, effective and efficient administration. Singh said this after reviewing the security situation in the state at a high-level meeting attended by Governor N N Vohra, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and top civil and police officials here.

Governor N N Vohra

"The dream of a developed and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir will be realized when there are peace and normalcy in the state. It is our firm resolve to bring peace, stability and prosperity through an honest, effective and efficient administration for the problems facing the state," a statement quoted him as saying. Discussing the way forward for the state, Singh said development and good governance had remained elusive for the people of Jammu and Kashmir and the central government was committed to taking all possible measures to bring accountability and transparency in the system.

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval

"With a renewed focus on good governance and development, the Centre is looking forward to kindling new aspirations and hopes amongst the people of the state," he said. The home minister said the solution to problems lies in the empowerment of the people and strengthening the institutions of local self-government. Jammu and Kashmir were placed under governor's rule on June 20 after the BJP withdrew support to alliance partner PDP, prompting Mehbooba Mufti to resign as chief minister.