PM Modi in Kashmir:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the Z-Morh Tunnel in Sonamarg area of Jammu and Kashmir. After inaugurating the Z-Mode Tunnel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspected the tunnel. During this, LG Manoj Sinha, CM Omar Abdullah and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari were also present.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked to the team related to the construction work of the tunnel, in which the team explained the process of construction of the tunnel and its consequences. Informed PM Modi about related challenges. This tunnel is located on the Srinagar-Sonmarg road, which is very important for promoting the regional development and connectivity of Jammu and Kashmir. During this, he also took a jibe at Rahul Gandhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the workers
PM Modi said, "My labor colleagues have completed this work by overcoming every challenge. Today I remember the virtues of those friends whom we have lost. Seeing this weather, this snow, these hills covered with white sheets of snow, the heart becomes very happy.
He further said, "Today is a very special day, there is a festive atmosphere in every corner of the country. Mahakumbh is starting from today itself in Prayagraj, crores of people are flocking there to take bath, today entire North India including Punjab is celebrating Lohri. I wish all the people well. The time of the year is Chillai Kalan, you face it bravely for 40 days. Tourists from all over the country have reached Sonamarg. Tourists are enjoying your hospitality.
Taunting on Rahul Gandhi
Prime Minister Modi took a jibe at Rahul Gandhi and said, "Lal Chowk is vibrant even at night. Today people watch movies comfortably in Srinagar. The credit for changing the situation in Jammu and Kashmir goes to the people here, it goes to all of you. You have strengthened democracy. You have strengthened the future. The future of the youth here is clearly visible. Let us tell you that in August 2024, Rahul Gandhi along with Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge had visited an ice cream parlor at Lal Chowk, Srinagar. During this time he also enjoyed ice cream.
‘Tourism is also going to get new wings’
PM Modi said, "A few days ago, I got the opportunity to lay the foundation stone of your own railway division in Jammu. Today we have got a chance to hand over this tunnel to you. Another old demand of Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh has been fulfilled. This is Modi, if he promises then he keeps it. He is going to be on the right job at the right time. When I was talking about Sonamarg Tunnel, along with Sonamarg, the life of the people of Kargil and Leh has also become easier. Now during snowfall, the problem of avalanches and landslides will be less. When the roads were closed, it was difficult to travel. The actual construction of Sonamarg Tunnel had started only after our government was formed at the Centre. We are happy that we have also laid the foundation stone for this.
The tunnel will also maintain the connectivity of Sonamarg in this winter season. With this, tourism is also going to get new wings. In the coming days, work is also going on on road and rail connectivity. Now Kashmir Valley is also connected by rail. There is an atmosphere of tremendous happiness regarding this also. This is the new Jammu and Kashmir. I wholeheartedly congratulate you for your development. Today India is moving towards new heights of progress.
The people of Kashmir are getting the benefit of free treatment.
He said, "Today crores of people in India are getting free treatment. The people of Jammu and Kashmir have benefited from this. New IITs, IIMs, Nursing Colleges and Polytechnic Colleges are being built for the education of youth. Many educational institutions have been established in Jammu and Kashmir also. The youth have benefited from this. Our Jammu and Kashmir is now becoming a hub of tunnels, high bridges and ropeways. The world’s highest tunnel is being built here. The world’s highest railway line is being built here. The world is surprised to see the engineering of our Chenab Bridge."
‘The credit for changing the situation goes to the people here’
Prime Minister Modi said, "The contribution of tourism sector in developed India is huge. The environment of peace and progress that has been created in Jammu and Kashmir in the last 10 years is already seeing its benefits in the tourism sector. More than 2 crore tourists came in the year 2014. Tourists in Sonamarg have increased 6 times in 10 years. Jammu and Kashmir of the 21st century is writing a new story of development. Jammu and Kashmir is regaining its paradise identity."