Jammu, May 23: Former minister and vice president Pradesh BJP Surjeet Singh Slathia on Tuesday said that Jammu and Kashmir is poised to witness a huge tourist footfall post-G20 event. He said the economic activity is destined to undergo unprecedented transformation.
Speaking at the BJP’s Mandal Karyakarni at Gurah Salathia in the Vijaypur assembly constituency, Slathia, according to a statement, said the event has rekindled a big hope among all those associated with tourism and travel trade besides crafts. “The day is not far when the Union Territory will become a shining chapter of India’s envious growth story,” he said.
He asserted that the BJP alone can steer Jammu and Kashmir to peace and stability as the party is religiously working towards restoring the dignity of the people and instilling a sense of confidence in them after a dark phase of turbulence.
Referring to the “most successful visit” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Japan in connection with the G7 meeting and his ongoing tour of several countries, Slathia said, “The esteem he (PM) got from various heads of nations has made every Indian proud. His statesmanship and visionary leadership has put the nation on the path of becoming Vishwa Guru,” he said.
The BJP leader also referred to various initiatives taken for the progress and development of Jammu and Kashmir in recent years and said the people in both regions are feeling the positives of the change in a big way. This is why they are determined to give the BJP a chance to proceed ahead with its mission of Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas, he said.
“While the development is touching newer heights, investments are hugely pouring in for massive industrialization, job generation and the overall growth apart from welfare schemes and projects witnessing impetus in all the regions and sub-regions without discrimination or any sort of appeasement to some at the cost of others,” he said.
On the security front, Slathia said the “usual norm” of stone-pelting and intermittent shutdowns across the valley have become a thing of the past, paving the way for the unprecedented influx of tourists round-the-year.
The holding of the G20 event reflects people’s yearning for continued and lasting peace, he said.
He also said that “Jammu is feeling empowered and enriched by being on the equal pedestal in respect of development and progress”.
