Agencies keeping eye on separatist ecosystem: L-G Sinha
Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that the law enforcement agencies were keeping an eye on the anti-national elements and separatist ecosystem.
“Our law enforcement agencies are monitoring the anti-India elements and separatists’ ecosystem and if they try to put people's lives in danger or compromise India's integrity, we will ensure exemplary punishment for them,” said the L-G.
Addressing the gathering after inaugurating the joint edition of Jammu Film Festival (JFF) and The International Film Festival of Srinagar (TIFFS), at Aquaplex Crown, Bagh-e-Bahu, Jammu, the L-G said, “Peace, vibrant movie culture and economic prosperity are interlinked and I want to warn those who are trying to disrupt normal life or day dreaming of bringing disorder that existed before 2019.”
He extended his felicitations to the organisers and all participants. He said the entries from more than 50 countries is a testimony to vibrant, peaceful and prosperous J&K.
He called upon filmmakers to utilise their craft to inspire people to follow the right path, serve their art and also give priority to national interest. He observed that cinema is vital element of soft power and global popularity of our film industry has contributed in bonding with different cultures across the world.
“Good Cinema is not just entertainment but also influences the greater cause of service and human values. I believe a good film is one which strikes a balance between entertainment and social concern,” he said.
The L-G exhorted film-makers that they possess a powerful medium of change which can play an important role in establishing equality, social justice and help in eradicating social evils.
On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor also spoke on the film policy of J&K and series of initiatives, including operationalisation of cinema halls in Kashmir, incentives to film makers, Single Window portal, taken by the government to create a vibrant film ecosystem in the Union Territory. He said that Jammu Kashmir will host the International Film Festival next year.
