President, Pranab Mukherjee has said that Jammu and Kashmir lead the way in the building of a new future for India. In his address at the 18th convocation of University of Kashmir today Mr Mukharjee said that the Government of India and the State Government of Jammu and Kashmir are determined to ensure that every Kashmiri lives with dignity having equal rights and equal opportunities. He said no problems are ever resolved by violence and the healing process must be nurtured with love, compassion and patience while important issues need speedy resolution.

Touching on the urgent need for greater tolerance in society, he said there are grievances and many important issues need deft handling and speedy resolution.

Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Vice Chancellor Talat Ahmed were among the host of dignitaries present on the occasion.