The main Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banatyee on 10 July called on the government of the trade union government led by the Prime Minister Narendra to take immediate steps to ensure the security and securing of Jamm and Kashmir. These measures were essential for the revival of tourism in the region, said TMC chief.
Banerjee met Jammu and Kashmir Main Minister Omar Abdullah at the state secretariat in Calcutta on Thursday. This was the first interaction between two leaders since April 22, a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, in which 26 people were killed, mostly tourists.
“The center must take steps to ensure safety and safety to visit more and more tourists. Kashmir must also strengthen the border security in the region,” Banerjee told reporters.
Bengal CM said that Kashmir is a country of rich cultural and natural beauty and must not be afraid. “Our tourists should visit Kashmir; there is no reason to worry. The Indian government must also take steps to ensure that more people can travel there. Border security lies at the center so that they should take the necessary measures.
Banerjee expressed solidarity with the “brothers and sisters” of Kashmir.
“He (Omar) came here after an unfortunate incident in Pahalgam and invited me. I accepted the invitation. On Past I will try to visit (Jamma and Kashmir),” she added.
Abdullah thanks to Mamata
Abdullah, who addressed the media next to Banerjee, thanked the government of West Bengal for extending support from terrorist attacks.
“After the attack and Operation Pahalgam, Sindoor sent Didi (Banerjee) the team to Poonch and Rajouri to meet the affected families and provide the necessary help. I am grateful,” he said.
He repeated his desire for stronger ties between the two states.
“I want to extend the invitation to didi to visit Jammu and Kashmir. In the future, I want Bengal and Jammu and Kashmir to cooperate to improve trade, tourism and relationships. It is our duty to tourists from Bengal all necessary support and security,” Abdullah said.
During the meeting, the main ministers discussed the strengthening of cooperation between the two states in sectors such as industry, tourism and cultural exchange.
“Kashmir is rich in spices, dry fruits and other unique offers. I am a great admirer of Kashmir; I love a place. Our tourism department will cooperate with them. There should be a thought that would facilitate visits in both directions and promote a cultural exchange.
She also said that the government of West Bengal would encourage film producers from the state to consider Kashmir to be a place of filming.
“They (people J&K) should come here during the Puja. We will also invite them to celebrate the Republic of the Republic,” said the main Minister of West Bengal.
I want to expand the invitation to didi to visit Jammu and Kashmir.
The meeting comes when Jammu and Kashmir try to revive its tourism industry in the middle of persistent security fears, while the government of Abdullah makes efforts to other states for cooperation and investment.
(Tagstotranslate) Main Minister of West Bengal (T) Mamata Banatyee
