This is a tunnel of development, said PM Modi
Our (Kashmir’s) true power is ‘jamooriyat’, said J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti
PM Modi inaugurated India’s longest road tunnel on Sunday
The Chenani-Nashri tunnel spans 10.89 kms and is expected to cut travel time from Jammu to Srinagar by at least two hours
This Tunnel is a Giant Leap for J&K's Development: PM Modi
Speaking at a rally in Udhampur, Prime Minister Modi said:
This tunnel is not just a physical connection between Jammu and Kashmir, but also a giant leap for Jammu and Kashmir’s development...This will be Kashmir’s Bhagyarekha (line of goodluck)
He added further:
Some misguided youngsters are pelting stones but see here, youth of Kashmir are using the same stones to build infrastructure.
On the issue of Tourism, he said:
Because of this tunnel, people from all corners of the country can travel the state safely and surely.If we had focussed on tourism in these last 40 years, then Kashmir would’ve been the worlds greatest tourist destination.
"Our True Power is Jamooriyat": J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti
CM Mufti thanked the PM for his personal involvement in the state’s affairs since taking charge of the country.
The previous year for J&K was very difficult, but we thank the Centre for helping the state and being there for us in time of need.Mehbooba Mufti, CM , Jammu and Kashmir
Commenting on the relationship between her family and the BJP, she said:
This is the reason, my father Mufti Muhammad Sayeed entered an alliance with you and the BJP, because we believe that you will help Kashmir get through it’s difficulties. Since 1947, we have won a lot of wars, but our true power is Jamooriyat (democracy). I hope we can help Jammu and Kashmir keep moving forward.
"This Tunnel Was Built Thanks to the Slogan of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas": Nitin Gadkari
Speaking at the inauguration of the Chenani-Nashri tunnel, Union Minister for Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said that the project had been completed because of PM Modi’s slogan, Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas. He further added:
By 2018, I hope that we can build a corridor between Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir which will cut down travel time between the capitals to four hours...Two ring road development projects have already been accepted in Jammu and Kashmir. In order to make this type of development a reality, infrastructure needs to be of the highest quality.
PM Modi Addresses a Rally in Udhampur
Watch PM Modi’s address:
Thousands attend PM Modi’s Rally in Udhampur. He will speak about the tunnel as well as the BJP’s plans for development in the state. He is joined on the stage by Union Ministers Jitender Singh, Nitin Gadkari and J & K CM Mehbooba Mufti.