Jammu: Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today was all praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi for extending full support to her government during the Kashmir unrest in 2016 in which over 100 people were killed in five months.Lauding Modi’s leadership and determination, she termed him a strong leader who could take bold decisions. “Last year was not good for the state. I am thankful to the PM who kept Home Minister Rajnath Singh with us during the difficult times. I alone couldn’t have done anything and it was due to your support that the situation today is under control,” Mehbooba said while addressing the gathering at Udhampur this evening after Modi inaugurated the Chenani-Nashri tunnel.“I am happy that you are a strong person and you do whatever you commit,” the CM said after congratulating the PM for the UP elections win.Citing her father’s decision of joining hands with the BJP for the betterment of the state, she said, “Since 1947, we fought three wars (with Pakistan) and won but still our strength is democracy. My father believed in democracy and through it everything can be solved.”Speaking about the inauguration of India’s longest road tunnel at Udhampur today, she said, “The tunnel will not only cut distance but will also bring Kashmiri people closer to India.” “I am hopeful that you will help in making a new J&K and bring the state out of trouble,” the Chief Minister said.Mehbooba extended the invitation to tour operators to visit Kashmir and enjoy its beauty.
