J&K writing new saga of peace and growth: PM Modi
Jammu and Kashmir was writing a new saga of peace and development, shedding its difficult past and reclaiming the title of 'paradise on earth'.
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Modi inaugurated the 6.5-km long Z-Morh tunnel on Srinagar-Leh highway in Gagangir area of Ganderbal district in central Kashmir for round-the-year connectivity to Sonamarg and further to Ladakh. The inaugural function took place in the presence of J&K CM Omar Abdullah, L-G Manoj Sinha, Union ministers Nitin Gadkari, Jitendra Singh and Ajay Tamta. The PM also paid tributes to seven workers, including a doctor, who worked at the construction site and were killed here in an attack on October 20, 2024.
«The past 10 years witnessed an era of peace and development. In the 21st century, J&K is writing a new saga of development, leaving behind its difficult past and reclaiming its image of 'paradise on earth',» said Modi. J&K is turning into a hub of tunnels, projects and ropeways. Thirty-three tunnels are coming up in J&K, of which five have been completed and nine more are under construction. Five ropeway projects are proposed to be constructed as well.
«Kashmir is the crown of India. I want this crown to be more beautiful and prosperous. Youngsters, elders, boys and girls are helping me realise the dream of developing J&K
