The end of the year and the start of a new one is always a time for reflection and contemplation. It is so for government machinery as well. The year 2024 has been a difficult year for the State. With the law and order situation yet to bring comfort in the mind, thousands still continue to seek shelter in relief camps and in the homes of friends and relatives. My first and foremost thought goes out for them: Have we met their expectations? Have we succeeded in giving them hope for normalcy and return to the places they once called home?
We have made much effort in this direction and yet much remains to be done. There is still anguish in the hearts of many but rest assured, the Government is compassionate, neutral, and longs equally, if not less, for a return to peace and the life the people of this State once enjoyed in the early days of 2023.
Let us overcome the barriers of hatred and fear, and try once again to give ourselves and our children the taste of life lived through the joy of giving, and sharing of space and love.
I pray that the follies of the past will guide us with the wisdom of experience. I wish everyone a very happy and prosperous new year 2025.
(N. Biren Singh)