Srinagar, Jan. 3 -- Jammu and Kashmir BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur on Thursday criticised the "radicalised elements" within society for opposing New Year celebrations by tourists in Kashmir's premier destinations, including Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Sonmarg, while simultaneously claiming that tourism is the backbone of the Valley's economy.

He demanded police action against such people. In a statement, he said this contradictory narrative exposes a dangerous and unacceptable mindset that directly harms Kashmir's economic revival and global image. "You cannot on one hand say tourism is the backbone of Kashmir's economy and on the other hand object to tourists celebrating the New Year in Pahalgam, Sonmarg or Gulmarg. This dual policy will not...