NEW DELHI, Feb. 14 -- Member of Parliament Er Rashid, during his two-day parole, met Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, in the Parliament Chamber on Thursday. The meeting focused on key infrastructure demands crucial for the development of North Kashmir.

During the discussion, Er Rashid strongly advocated for the construction of the Karnah, Machil, and Gurez Tunnels, stressing their critical importance as these regions remain cut off from the rest of the country for nearly six months every year due to heavy snowfall. He emphasized that these tunnels would provide all-weather connectivity, improving the socio-economic conditions of the people and strengthening national integration.

Additionally, he highlight...