SRINAGAR: Asserting that the tourism has been hit quite badly, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the government is now focused on the Amarnath Yatra and wants to ensure the annual pilgrimage passes off peacefully.
Talking to reporters, Omar said that tourism has been hit quite badly, and there are hardly any tourists coming here this summer season.
“We are now focused on Amarnath Yatra and want to ensure that every pilgrim leaves here safe and sound,” he said. “We want the incident-free annual pilgrimage, and later on, we will start looking at what we can do to promote tourism.”
The Chief Minister further said the ceasefire is intact and there were no reports of any violations from LoC and border. “At present, the damage assessment is being done. Once we get the report, the compensation will be provided to the affected people,” he said.
Wherever needed, we will get Centre’s assistance, Omar added.
Moreover, the Chief Minister while reacting to the all-party delegation visiting different countries, said, “During the tenure of Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji, a similar kind of delegation was deputed to multiple countries post Parliament attack. It is once again a good opportunity to put forth India’s voice.” (KNO)
