Farooq Abdullah urges tourists to visit Kashmir amid terror concerns
Farooq Abdullah has appealed to tourists to return to Jammu and Kashmir, especially before the Amarnath Yatra. Tourism has been affected by the recent terror attacks, which has affected livelihoods. He said that 'Bholenath' is also waiting for tourists. He urged the people to stop the killing of innocent people while giving a message of peace.
Following the Pahalgam attack, tourists are feeling apprehensive, leading to a decrease in tourism in Jammu and Kashmir. To boost tourism, Farooq Abdullah, the chief of the National Conference, has called on tourists to visit Kashmir. On Tuesday, he encouraged tourists to come back to Jammu and Kashmir.
He conveyed his sorrow regarding the effect of recent terrorist incidents on tourism-dependent jobs just before the yearly Amarnath Yatra, particularly in Pahalgam. "The Prime Minister has dispatched delegations to numerous nations. They should communicate our desire for peace and opposition to war... The murder of innocent individuals must cease."
Abdullah urged tourists to return to Jammu and Kashmir, expressing sorrow over recent terrorist incidents that have impacted the region's economy, which heavily relies on tourism. He discussed the situation in Pahalgam, which is gearing up for the annual Amarnath Yatra. 'We anticipated millions of visitors this year, but we lack the facilities to accommodate them. Tragically, those responsible for killing innocent people failed to consider the consequences for our taxi drivers, hotel owners, and pony operators. Our livelihood depends on showcasing the natural beauty bestowed upon us by God. We are profoundly saddened by these events... Please come back, we are eagerly awaiting your return... 'Bholenath' is also waiting for you as the Amarnath Yatra is about to commence.'
Discussing the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan, Abdullah expressed, "I don't believe we will halt the water... We have consistently stated that this treaty does not benefit us... There is a significant water shortage in Jammu," he mentioned. Simultaneously, an all-party delegation headed by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha met with Singapore's senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs, Sim N. During the discussion, Jha reiterated India's strong stance against terrorism, emphasizing that the country will deliver a robust response to any terror attack and will not yield to nuclear intimidation. Jha affirmed that India is prepared for precise and decisive actions against active terrorist targets despite nuclear threats.
Following Operation Sindoor, the Modi administration has initiated seven multi-lateral delegations to inform nations about Pakistan's connections to terrorism and India's firm stance against terrorism in all its forms. Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7 by terrorists backed by Pakistan as a decisive military reaction to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which resulted in the death of 26 individuals. The Indian military targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-controlled Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the elimination of over 100 terrorists from various groups, including Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen.