Srinagar, June 15 -- Minister Satish Sharma today said that the aim of the government's efforts is to take Jammu and Kashmir forward with peace, brotherhood, and prosperity. Speaking during a local event, he said people of the region have gone through a lot in recent weeks, and now is the time to stand together.

According to KNS, Sharma said every individual and institution has a role in building a peaceful and united society. "We all need to come together and give a clear message-we're for peace and harmony," he said. "Those who try to create unrest are the ones backing terrorism, and they should be dealt with firmly."

He recalled how the Omar Abdullah-led government has always worked with the spirit of unity and development, saying th...