SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s tweet on Saturday, expressing his eagerness to visit Sonmarg for the inauguration of the Z-Morh tunnel. The PM acknowledged Abdullah’s point about the positive impact of the tunnel on tourism and the local economy in the region.
I am eagerly awaiting my visit to Sonmarg, Jammu and Kashmir for the tunnel inauguration. You rightly point out the benefits for tourism and the local economy.
Also, loved the aerial pictures and videos! https://t.co/JCBT8Ei175
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 11, 2025
“I am eagerly awaiting my visit to Sonmarg, Jammu and Kashmir for the tunnel inauguration. You rightly point out the benefits for tourism and the local economy. Also, loved the aerial pictures and videos,” PM wrote on X.
Visited Sonmarg today to review preparations for PM @narendramodi ji’s visit on Monday. The inauguration of the Z-morh tunnel will open Sonmarg to tourism all year round, Sonmarg will now be developed as a great ski resort. The local population will not have to leave in winter &… pic.twitter.com/NxQtG7pkWP
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) January 11, 2025
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Sonmarg earlier in the day to assess the preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on Monday.
“Visited Sonmarg today to review preparations for PM Narendra Modi ji’s visit on Monday. The inauguration of the Z-morh tunnel will open Sonmarg to tourism all year round, Sonmarg will now be developed as a great ski resort. The local population will not have to leave in winter & the travel time to Kargil/Leh from Srinagar will also reduce.”
