“The government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wiped out terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir and has turned it into a real paradise. Peace, progress, and prosperity have become the hallmarks of his regime,” said LG Sinha.
LG Sinha termed the inauguration of the Z-Morh tunnel, built at a cost of Rs 2,700 crore, as a “game changer” for the region. He described the (Z-Morh) tunnel as a “Bhagya Rekha” (lifeline) for Jammu and Kashmir, enabling year-round connectivity to the picturesque Sonamarg.
“This is a day of immense pride. This tunnel will boost connectivity and usher in a new era of economic opportunities for the region,” said LG Sinha. He also announced that the much-awaited Zojila tunnel, which will connect Sonamarg with Ladakh, is set to be completed by 2026.
He said, “Ek ek kar ke, aapke khwabon ko saakar karne ka kaam PM Modi ne kiya hai (One by one, PM Modi has turned your dreams into reality),” LG Sinha said. Expressing confidence in J&K’s bright future, LG Sinha said, “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Jammu and Kashmir will achieve new heights of development and prosperity.”
LG Sinha also emphasized the remarkable growth in J&K’s tourism sector, which he credited to the region’s newfound peace and stability. “In 2024, 2.35 crore tourists visited Jammu and Kashmir, reflecting the transformation of J&K into a hub of tourism, not terrorism,” he stated. The LG paid tributes to the seven Z-Morh tunnel staff members, who lost their lives in a terrorist attack at Gagangeer last month—(KNO)
