Srinagar, Oct. 21 -- President of the People's Democratic Front (PDF) and former Minister, Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen has launched a strong attack on Chief Minister and the four MLAs from Budgam district, accusing them of completely neglecting the local tourism sector and failing to address the mounting economic crisis faced by the people of the region.

In a statement issued here, Hakeem Yaseen said that despite the security situation in the Kashmir Valley improving significantly after the deadly Pahalgam attack, the government has failed to reopen major tourist destinations such as Doodhpathri, Yousmarg, and Tosamaidan, which continue to remain shut for unknown reasons.

"There is no justification for keeping these prime tourist spots close...