Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that the dream of a truly united India— from Kashmir to Kanyakumari — is no longer a mere slogan, but a lived reality, thanks to the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has dedicated the Kashmir rail project to the nation.

Addressing a gathering after PM Modi inaugurated Chenab Bridge, Anji Bridge and flagged off train to Kashmir, LG Sinha, according to the news agency, said, “By flagging off the Vande Bharat trains and dedicating the Kashmir rail project to the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has physically and emotionally united the two ends of the national—fulfilling the long-cherished dream of national integration envisioned by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee.”Highlighting the pace of development in Jammu and Kashmir under the current leadership, the Lieutenant Governor noted, “In the last three years alone, projects worth Rs 1,16,000 crore have been completed, which is unprecedented. The bridges, highways, tunnels, and rail links are not just infrastructure, but the symbols of a new, developing Jammu and Kashmir.”

He emphasized that these infrastructure developments have laid the foundation for new pillars of progress and drawn a “new line of destiny” for the people of the region.

Referring to the tragic Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people, mostly tourists, lost their lives, LG Sinha said, “Our response through Operation Sionmdoor was swift and strong. It sent a befitting message that terrorism will not be tolerated on the soil of J&K.”

The Lieutenant Governor concluded by expressing his gratitude to Prime Minister Modi, saying, “PM Modi has not only developed Jammu and Kashmir but has also instilled new hope, pride, and opportunity in the hearts of its people.”

The event witnessed participation from local dignitaries, pilgrims, and citizens who hailed the infrastructure push and renewed connectivity as a transformational phase in Jammu and Kashmir’s development journey