Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed BJP leaders to liaise with prominent people in the Kashmir Valley to bring normalcy to the region (Kashmir). The point to note here is that since the Center's decision to repeal Article 370, the situation in Kashmir has been tense since 5 August. This decision of the government took back special status from Jammu and Kashmir.
According to the reports BJP president has asked party leaders to personally interact with Clerics, Businessmen, Hoteliers and people in the tourism industry. Shah issued the directive after a high-level meeting with Kashmir BJP leaders in New Delhi on Monday. Sources said that the Center is planning to launch several development programs in the region which are affected by Pakistan-backed terrorism.
The purpose of the outreach program is to open educational institutions and bring government employees back into operations in offices and tourism sector. The BJP hopes that the development initiative and the beginning of a meeting with key people will help bring the region back to normalcy. It is to be noted that the Center is planning to hold an investor summit in Kashmir later this year in November or December. According to the source, 'the dates are likely to be finalized soon.
Simultaneously, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik said on Monday that tourists have been allowed to visit the area from Thursday (September 10). Governor Malik had asked tourists to leave the valley, citing a security advisory issued two months ago. Governor Malik issued this advisory after holding a security review meeting with the Advisor and the Chief Secretary.
