Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that despite challenges like the Pahalgam attack, the interest of tourists from all over India in visiting Jammu and Kashmir remains high. Shah emphasized the need for promoting Jammu and Kashmir’s tourist spots aggressively in other states to tap into the region’s tourism potential. He assured full support from the BJP-led Centre for developing new tourist destinations in J&K.
Shah, on Saturday, presided over a development assessment meeting to evaluate the progress of various projects in J&K. The meeting, held at Lok Bhawan in Jammu, was attended by key officials including J&K L-G Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, J&K Chief Secretary, DGP Nalin Prabhat, and others.
In response to the 2025 Pahalgam attack by Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) that claimed 26 lives and impacted J&K’s tourism industry, Shah stressed the importance of enhancing security measures. He also met with senior BJP leaders to discuss strategies for advancing development initiatives in J&K and expanding the party’s presence in the region.
During his visit to the International Border in Kathua district, Shah commended BSF personnel for their efforts in safeguarding the nation’s borders. He emphasized the integration of modern technology alongside human resources to bolster border surveillance. Shah honored J&K Police martyrs and provided appointment letters to their families during a meeting.
Amit Shah’s recent visit marked his second security review meeting in J&K within a month, following a similar session in New Delhi on January 8. He urged security forces to adopt a mission-oriented approach to counter anti-state elements and ensure lasting peace in J&K. Shah concluded his 3-day J&K visit and departed for Chhattisgarh in the evening.
