BIJBEHARA, April 15 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday inaugurated "Jashn-e-Amad-e-Bahar", a spring festival organised on the occasion of Baisakhi at Jablipora in Bijbehara area of Anantnag district.

Addressing a large gathering, Abdullah described spring as a symbol of renewal and hope and said the festival marked not only a seasonal transition but also a new phase of development and governance in Jammu and Kashmir.

"We always celebrate the arrival of spring because spring is a new beginning for us. These celebrations are not only meant to welcome the season, but also to remind people that after the formation of our government, a new path has been created," he said.

Referring to decisions taken during the recent budget session...