Seeks restoration of J&K statehood, hopes to get promotion under PM Modi’s rule    Jammu, Jun 6: Terming train to Kashmir as “historic accomplishment” Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the development will boost tourism, trade and bring comfort in the daily lives of people of Jammu & Kashmir. The Chief Minister, while addressing a gathering at Katra […]

Says train connectivity will transform tourism, boost trade, improve mobility

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah advocates for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir during the maiden train to Kashmir.

While sharing the stage with PM Modi, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah renewed his call for restoring J&K’s statehood.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday used the flagging-off ceremony of the first train to Kashmir by PM Katra to subtly but clearly articulate his government's demand for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.

CM Omar Abdullah and Union Minister Jitendra Singh today inspected Katra railway station and Vande Bharat train ahead of PM Modi's visit tomorrow

Earlier today, PM Modi flagged off two Vande Bharat Express trains from Katra Railway Station, directly connecting Jammu division with Kashmir

JAMMU, Jun 6: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Friday raised the issue of statehood for the union territory in front of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that he had been demoted. Abdullah was sharing the stage with PM Modi and the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, as the Katra-Srinagar […]

“If you look at Mr. Manoj Sinha’s journey — due to the blessings of the deity — he got a promotion. As for me, I experienced a slight demotion,” CM Omar said