Modi in Kashmir: Omar Abdullah's big claim..?

S Venkateshwari
Modi in Kashmir: Omar Abdullah's big claim..?


Today marks the first visit to srinagar by prime minister Narendra Modi since the repeal of Article 370, which granted kashmir - SRINAGAR/JAMMU' target='_blank' title='jammu and kashmir-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">jammu and kashmir special status. He would dedicate the ₹5,000 crore "Holistic Agriculture Development Programme" to strengthen the agribusiness in the Union territory during the "Viksit Bharat Viksit Jammu Kashmir" event at Bakshi Stadium. Additionally, the prime minister is scheduled to introduce tourism-related projects valued at over ₹1,400 crore, including as the "Integrated Development of Hazratbal Shrine" in Srinagar. 


During the event, programs like the "Dekho Apna Desh People's Choice Tourist Destination Poll," the first-ever nationwide effort to gauge the nation's tourism mood, and the "Chalo india Global Diaspora Campaign," which aims to encourage indians living abroad to serve as Incredible india ambassadors and promote travel to india, will be unveiled.

What you need know about PM Modi's travel to kashmir is as follows:

The national tricolour is flown over Bakshi Stadium in srinagar in advance of prime minister Narendra Modi's arrival for the 'Viksit Bharat Viksit Jammu Kashmir' initiative.

While security personnel have increased foot patrols within a two-kilometer radius of the event, drones and CCTV cameras are being employed for observation.

In order to guarantee the safety and orderly execution of the high-profile event, board examinations that were scheduled for thursday have been postponed and schools along the route have been shuttered.

Drones and quadcopters are not allowed to fly in the city for the time being, according to srinagar Police. During this time, srinagar has been declared a "Temporary red Zone" for drone operations. Any illegal drone operations within the city may data-face penalties in accordance with Rule 24(2) of the Drone Rules, 2021.

To stop any subversive activity using the Jhelum River and Dal Lake, marine commandos have been stationed there.

Omar Abdullah, the leader of the National Conference, has blasted the kashmir - SRINAGAR/JAMMU' target='_blank' title='jammu and kashmir-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">jammu and kashmir government for supposedly pressuring officials to go to prime minister Narendra Modi's event in Srinagar.

Abdullah asserted that under penalty of disciplinary action, thousands of workers were forced to assemble before morning and taken to the location. He said that attendance were not there voluntarily and accused the government of staging the gathering to create the appearance of support for the BJP. He further claimed that private schools were forced to supply buses so that workers could get to the demonstration.







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