PM in Srinagar: LG Sinha Emphasises Kashmir’s Transformation to Prosperity
SRINAGAR: Addressing a massive gathering at Srinagar’s Bakshi Stadium, LG Sinha welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that the people of the valley welcome him to the land of Sufi saint Sheikh ul Alam.
Acknowledging the transformative development initiatives undertaken by PM Modi, LG Sinha noted that Modi’s dedication to the welfare and peace of the people of Jammu and Kashmir over the last decade has led to significant progress in restoring peace to the region after decades of turmoil.
He highlighted the substantial transformation witnessed by JK in the past five years, emphasising that no innocent lives are lost on the streets, and nobody’s eyes are snatched by pellets.
Underscoring PM’s affinity for JK, LG Sinha mentioned Modi’s frequent references to Kashmir in his Mann ki Baat programme. He praised Modi’s promotion of Kashmiri products like Lotus Stem (Nadru), Pashmina, and Saffron on various platforms.
LG Sinha praised Modi’s leadership in spearheading various developmental projects, including infrastructure enhancements like tunnels, ring roads flyovers, roads, which have improved accessibility and connectivity across the region. He lauded the creation of pedestrian markets similar to those in Europe, revitalising business activities.