Kolkata, July 10 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday called on the people of West Bengal to visit his state, assuring that the security situation has significantly improved.
Speaking to reporters upon his arrival in Kolkata to attend a tourism fair, Abdullah sought to counter negative perceptions surrounding the region's safety.
"The situation is not as bad as it's being portrayed. Tourist arrivals have picked up, and the Amarnath Yatra is underway with a strong turnout via both the Pahalgam and Sonmarg routes," he said.
He emphasised that pilgrims he had interacted with expressed satisfaction with the prevailing conditions. "Everyone I spoke to was happy and felt safe. I am here in Kolkata to promote Jammu and...