Sharma apprised Governor about his gathered opinion in course of meeting a varied cross section of society after his appointment as Special Representative for Dialogue in J&K.

The meeting was informed that in 1st phase, Rs 399.29 crore flood recovery project was taken up under Prime Ministers Development Package (PMDP). It was informed that the Ist phase of dredging and de-silting of River Jhelum will be completed by March 2019.

The leadership of the Joint Resistance, an amalgam of separatist outfits, have given a shutdown call across Kashmir on August 30 and 31 to mark protests against any attempt to abrogate Article 35A.

The voter turnout shows enthusiasm among the voters, especially, women who turned out in greater numbers at most of the polling booths in and around Kargil Town beside across the district.

“I strongly believe that children associated with the conflict with law should be considered as victims rather than the perpetrators of crimes.”