Srinagar, Feb. 17 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday welcomed the reopening of several tourist destinations in the union Territory, saying the decision will provide relief to local residents and revive tourism-dependent livelihoods.
Referring to his recent interaction with Home Minister Amit Shah, the Chief Minister said he had urged him to reopen tourist spots that were closed last year.
The Chief Minister said there was "no point in keeping these places closed," noting that even during the worst periods of turmoil such destinations had remained accessible. He specifically mentioned Yusmarg and Doodhpathri, stating that prolonged closure had caused significant economic losses for people living in these areas.
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