Peace is the foundation of any nation’s progress. Without peace, development remains impossible. Shri Manoj Sinha, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, has repeatedly emphasised that peace is not just a necessity but the key to prosperity and growth. In regions affected by violence and instability, such as Jammu and Kashmir, this message is crucial. He stresses that while the administration and security forces play a vital role in maintaining peace, the responsibility also lies with the people to identify and reject those who disrupt harmony. His remarks also highlight the devastating consequences of violence, with tens of thousands of innocent lives lost. He condemns any support for terrorists or violence, calling it complicit in the suffering of the people. His firm stance against terrorism is coupled with a commitment to justice, assuring the public that guilty individuals will be held accountable, but innocent lives will not be harmed. In the end, his message is clear: peace is essential for development, and it can only be achieved through a collective effort. When people, the administration, and security forces unite, peace can be sustained, allowing for progress to take place. Only through this unity can justice be served, and the region can move toward a better, more prosperous future.