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Autonomy is the best solution : NC

SRINAGAR: The National Conference on Friday unveiled its “Vision Document” which has thrust on good governance, rehabilitation of militancy victims and eradication of corruption. Reiterating the autonomy was the best solution to Kashmir, the party said that it will be presented in a new form in February 2009 .

The ‘Vision Document’, was released here by NC President, Omar Abdullah at a press conference. Stating that this 53 page documents contains party’s political and economic agenda Mr. Abdullah said that the document was a complete guide for good governance which will address the problems of the people in all the sectors. The document released in presence of former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah, and promises rehabilitation of violence-hit families, zero-tolerance against in Human Rights (HR) violations, war against corruption, solution for unemployment and promotion of industry sectors, especially tourism.

On the issue of autonomy, Mr Abdullah asserted that the party believed that it was the best possible solution to Kashmir problem. ’Vision Document’ states that it would be more enriched so that it is acceptable to the masses. “The party will come up with ‘Autonomy Plus’ and it will be released in February next year,” reads the Vision document.

The NC president said that his party would contest all the 87 assembly seats and candidates would be finalized very soon. He announced to fight himself from Ganderbal constituency where he lost elections in 2002. “This time I hope people of Ganderbal will make me win” he said.

“A special purpose mechanism will be setup to check the computerization of records including land records. The State Accountability Commission (SAC) shall be strengthened to make it an effective organ for combating corruption,” he said. The NC president stated that if voted to power the corruption will be on top priority of his government and will take all the steps to eradicate it. “We will form state level monitoring and vigilance committees headed by MLAs in all regions except Srinagar and Jammu to check the menace of corruption. In these two cities, the monitoring will be carried out by MPs and by Chief minister,” he said. .

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