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Omar Abdullah suggests renaming the Navyug Tunnel as the “Dr. Manmohan Singh Tunnel” to honor the late Prime Minister’s.
SRINAGAR: Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday suggested renaming the Navyug Tunnel, which links Qazigund and Banihal on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, as the “Dr Manmohan Singh Tunnel” to honour the late Prime Minister’s contributions to Jammu and Kashmir.
Highlighting Dr Singh’s legacy, Omar stated, “The four-laning of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway began during his tenure. Today, the journey between Srinagar and Jammu takes just five hours—this transformation is thanks to his vision.”
Omar described Singh as a statesman whose impact on the region would be remembered for generations. “From convening the Round Table Conference on Kashmir to launching cross-LoC trade, appointing interlocutors, and initiating special scholarships for J&K students, his efforts were unmatched. He also prioritized the rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits,” he added.
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The CM emphasized that while others may claim credit for recent infrastructure projects, the foundation for these developments was laid by Dr Singh. “He was a quiet achiever who never highlighted his accomplishments, but his work speaks for itself. Renaming the tunnel would be a fitting tribute to a true son of the soil,” Omar remarked.
The Navyug Tunnel, a critical part of the Srinagar-Jammu highway, has significantly improved connectivity in the region, underscoring the late leader’s transformative impact on J&K’s infrastructure and development.
