Srinagar, July 10 -- "This is the similar narrative as of terror outfit TRF," the Lieutenant Governor said, referring to The Resistance Front, a banned terroroutfit. "I appeal to those making such statements to stop peddling such a narrative. We have already lost many innocent lives due to similar statements in the past," he asserted, drawing a direct line between fear-mongering rhetoric and past acts of violence in the region.

The LG's remarks come amid a renewed push by the administration to foster communal harmony, attract investment, and provide platforms for youth, entrepreneurs, and marginalized communities. Highlighting the damage such statements can do, LG Sinha reminded the gathering of the importance of truth, accountability, a...