Srinagar, Nov. 6 -- The lieutenant governor (LG) of J&K, Manoj Sinha, on Wednesday said that sacrifices of past five years have helped in restoration of peace in the state.

LG Sinha while delivering a keynote address today, at two-day international symposium on "Peace, People and Possibilities in Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory" made these remarks.

The LG spoke about a new vision of a rising Jammu & Kashmir that is peaceful, fear-free, prosperous, united and in which every citizen is empowered and touched by India's rapid progress.

"Huge sacrifices have been made in last five years to make Jammu Kashmir where it is now. The peace visible in Jammu Kashmir today has given an opportunity to all to flourish with mutual respect and everyone...