Srinagar, June 26 -- "Let there be discussions, that's a good thing. But we want them to conclude soon so that the people of Jammu and Kashmir get what they've been asking for," Omar told reporters on the sidelines of a national integration camp organised by the NCC Directorate of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh.

Welcoming the recent sanctioning of infrastructure projects worth Rs.10,600 crore for the region, Omar said the approved tunnels and roadworks will provide a major boost to connectivity and development.

"There has been a long-standing demand for a tunnel on the Mughal Road to ensure year-round connectivity. Similarly, the Sadhna Pass tunnel for Tangdhar, which was pending for years, has also been approved," he said, noting that sever...