J&K CM posts about morning run in Gujarat, PM Modi responds: Twitter bonhomi revives Kashmir tourism pitch
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday responded warmly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's praise of his Gujarat visit, using the moment to underscore how tourism can bridge divides and rebuild lives in the conflict-scarred Union Territory.
Tagging the PM on X, Abdullah wrote, 'I'm a firm believer that travel broadens the horizons & the mind, @narendramodi ji. It's especially important for us in J&K as tourism is a crucial part of our economy & has the potential to gainfully employ lakhs of people.' He added that his team and him are trying to convince more Indians to visit J&K, 'especially after the tragic events earlier this year.'
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