Srinagar, March 27: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has unveiled ambitious initiatives aimed at revitalizing Kashmir’s tourism landscape, with Dal Lake and Gulmarg slated for substantial transformations to become premier tourist destinations.
Addressing the people of Kashmir, Shah expressed confidence in the Modi government’s vision, stating, “I want to tell the people of Kashmir that they should visit Tattoo ground, Dal Lake, and Gulmarg after three years. They will get to know the future of Kashmir.” He underscored the government’s dedication to rejuvenating Dal Lake, envisioning it as “one of the world’s most attractive lakes.” Shah assured that these initiatives would profoundly impact Kashmir’s narrative, asserting, “Once these things are done, there will be a complete change in the discourse of thinking in Kashmir. People who used to talk about stone-pelting will talk about development, employment.” He highlighted the positive effects of these endeavors in instilling confidence among the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
In an exclusive interview with the Jammu and Kashmir-based news channel Gulistan News, Shah addressed misconceptions surrounding the abrogation of Article 370. He stated, “The misconceptions regarding Article 370 have been debunked. It was always said that with the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, its culture, language, and identity would come to an end. Five years have passed; nothing has happened.”
