Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday that talking about restoring Jammu and Kashmir for the state should soon come to a conclusion.
He said that people are hopeful, and they believe that they will get what they are asking for.
Talking to reporters, Omar said, “Let the discussion continue, but we want these discussions to end as soon as possible. We will get what we are asking.”
Speaking about development, Omar said that projects worth Rs 10,600 crore including tunnels have been approved on Mughal Road and Sadhana Pass.
He said, “The demand for a one-year tunnel on Mughal Road is pending since 2008-09. Now the budget has been approved,” he said.
He said, “Similarly, there is a long demand for a tunnel on Sadhana Pass. These are not small projects,” he said.
He said that such development works will give a huge boost to connectivity and economic development.
Appreciating the efforts and discipline of the NCC cadets, Omar said that his training has helped build strong values.
“At the age of 18, reaching the top of the world shows how much self-discipline and confidence these children have gained after joining NCC,” he said.
He said that a boy from Jammu and Kashmir and a girl, who attended the ceremony that enhances the World Cords flag, made the region proud.
“One of them is my daughter and the other is my son who is representing Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh,” he said.
Omar encouraged more youth to improve themselves to improve themselves and increase in discipline, power and service for the nation. “I would like more children to join NCC and improve themselves,” he said.
Despite high temperatures during the camp, Omar said that he hoped cadets that cadets enjoyed their stay and would tell others about the beauty of Kashmir. He said, “We have no control over the weather, it was very hot, but I hope they will ask their friends, neighbors and relatives to come to Kashmir next time,” he said.