PM Modi Launches ₹32,000 Crore Development Projects in Jammu, Cites Article 370 as Main Hurdle

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:28pm on 20 Feb 2024,Tuesday India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated transformative projects worth ₹32,000 crore in Jammu, spanning health, education, transportation, and civic infrastructure. The event included the launch of the valley's first Electric Train and the Banihal-Khari-Sumber-Sangaldan section with Ballast Less Track. Approximately 1500 government officials received appointment orders. PM Modi expressed confidence in Jammu and Kashmir's potential, vowing to realize the vision of 'Viksit Jammu and Kashmir.' He credited the scrapping of Article 370 for the region's progress, urging support for BJP in elections. Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor highlighted a 75% reduction in terrorism incidents.

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