Katra, April 5 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Ranbir Singh Pathania on Saturday said that the long-standing dream of connecting Kashmir with the Indian railway network will be fulfilled when Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the first Vande Bharat Express to the Valley from Katra.

Speaking to ANI, Pathania said that the inauguration will be a landmark moment for Jammu and Kashmir, particularly for its political, social, and economic development.

"History will be written in the political, social, and economic landscape of Kashmir. Kashmir is ours, and it was a dream to connect Kashmir with rail lines. We will warmly welcome PM Modi on April 19. All the people of Jammu and Kashmir thank PM Modi," said the BJP MLA from Udhampur...