Narendra Modi Opens India’s Longest Road Tunnel
The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi opened Sunday India’s longest road tunnel, the 9 kilometre-long Chenani-Nashri Tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir. Modi travelled the entire length of the tunnel and was briefed on some of its key features.
Addressing a public meeting in Udhampur, he said that the tunnel is world-class, and matches the best standards. He said the tunnel is environment-friendly and will help in the fight against global warming.
Modi further stated that while some misguided youngsters were pelting stones, the youth of Kashmir were cutting stones to create infrastructure. He said the tunnel would also boost tourism, which will bring economic growth.
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Modi said that violence and terrorism can never help anyone. He thanked the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Ms. Mehbooba Mufti, and said that work had begun on the package that the Union Government had announced for the State.
Recalling the vision and work of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Modi said that the Union Government’s sole mantra is development, and this could be achieved through people’s participation.
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