The National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday (27 May 2025) claimed that the atmosphere of fear in Kashmir decreased considerably and encouraged the tourists to visit the valley again to enjoy beauty.
The former minister President of the former state of Jammu and Kashmir also insisted on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to make efforts to get the negative travel advice from some countries to visit JK.
Tourism in Kashmir was hit after the Pahalgam attack on April 22, making 26 people dead.
“What happened here [Pahalgam attack] Was very sad, it should not have happened. People came here happily. People were busy with their work, they did not ask for jobs from the government. The situation was so in Pahalgam that no rooms were available here, “said Dr. Abdullah PTI Videos.
The NC chef visited the tourist resort and played Golf on the Pahalgam Golf Course together with some friends.
He said, “Although the attack created an atmosphere of fear, the government has taken some steps to improve the security situation in the valley.”
“There was an atmosphere for fear, but I now feel that the atmosphere of fear has been brought to a large extent. You can see how many people come to Pahlagam. I was in Gulmarg, there were 400-500 tourists,” he noticed.
“Thank goodness, fear is now gone. The government has also taken a few steps to make the security system stronger. I think people should come,” he added.
The former Minister of Union appealed to the center to make efforts to withdraw travel advice issued by different countries against a visit to JK.
“I also request the central government, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, that the time has come to remove the block from abroad when visiting India. Peace has come to both countries and we hope that peace will also take place in the future. They must also get permission to get here because they also want to see this place.
Dr. Abdullah said: “Many people play golf and the game now also has a place in Khelo India Games”.
“It is played on Olympic Games, normal power games and Asian games, so now there is a need to have it everywhere. I think our people should come here in large numbers, play this sport so that India gets medals in these games,” he said.
He praised the natural beauty of Kashmir, he said: “Look at this weather and beauty, I have traveled to different places around the world, but I have not seen so much beauty anywhere. I hope that the people you channel here come in large numbers, see this beauty and make the country stronger. We should not be afraid if we are scared, then we are dead.”
‘Amarnath Yatra is very important to us’
On the annual Amarnath Yatra that would start on July 3, Dr. Abdullah: “The pilgrimage is very important to us”.
“It has been going on for many years. I hope that more and pilgrims will come here to have a glimpse of Shankar Bhagvan, Bhole Nath comfortable, and then tell people at home how beautiful this place is,” he said.
A question about JK Chief Minister Omar Abdullah holds a meeting of his minister’s council, as well as a meeting with stakeholders of tourism in Pahalgam later in the day, the NC President said: “It is important and will send a message that there is peace”.
“One people will learn to know that the entire cabinet is here, and there is peace. They will also meet the stakeholders. That will also have an impact because the people here, whether it is the ponywalla, Palki Wallah, Hoteliers, Taxiwallah, wear the most strict”.
“These people have taken out loans, some have taken over for renovation of houses and hotels, taxis, for horses. I hope that more and more people come from our country here and we show that we have shown hospitality in the past and we will do that in the future,” he said.
Asked for reports of differences in the party, especially with her Srinagar Lok Sabha MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, Mr. Abdullah said: “Attempts were always made to break his party, but leadership was not worried”.
“This is not something new for us. It happened. They will continue their attempts. They did it in my time, in my father’s time. It’s not new for us, we don’t worry. Why should we worry?”
“We are here to solve the problems of the people and we will do that Insha Allah [God willing]. You see how much change will come to this state in five years, “he said.
Published – May 27, 2025 3:01 pm is
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