Kashmir Rail Link, Article 370 Abrogation Among Landmark Achievements
Gulistan News | New Delhi | June 09: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has completed 11 years in office, marking more than a decade of governance that has brought significant changes in the political and developmental landscape of India. As the BJP highlights achievements across sectors, several landmark decisions related to Jammu and Kashmir have become central to the government’s narrative, including the recent launch of the region’s first railway line and the constitutional changes made in 2019.
The government is celebrating the occasion by underlining major reforms and infrastructural developments. One of the most impactful moments in recent weeks was the inauguration of the railway line to Jammu and Kashmir, which connected Sangaldan in Ramban district to Baramulla in north Kashmir. This new rail service is seen as a game-changer for connectivity, economic growth, and tourism in the region. kashmir news channel
The railway link is part of the larger Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Line (USBRL) project. Once completed, it will connect Kashmir with the rest of India by train for the first time, crossing engineering marvels like the Chenab Rail Bridge, the highest of its kind in the world. Prime Minister Modi, during the virtual inauguration, called the project “a symbol of unity and progress.” kashmir news channel
Another defining decision of the Modi era has been the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, which revoked the special constitutional status of Jammu and Kashmir. This move was followed by the bifurcation of the state into two Union Territories—Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The government argues that the change has paved the way for full integration, better governance, and more equitable development. kashmir news channel
Post-2019, central schemes like Ayushman Bharat, PMAY, PM-KISAN, and Jal Jeevan Mission have been extended to the region. Additionally, Panchayat and District Development Council (DDC) elections were held, bringing grassroots democracy back to the fore. Investments in roads, healthcare, education, and tourism have been significantly scaled up. Kashmir news by gulistan news tv
At the national level, the Modi government is highlighting reforms such as Goods and Services Tax (GST), Digital India, Make in India, and social welfare schemes including Ujjwala Yojana and Jan Dhan Yojana. Kashmir news by gulistan news tv
However, opposition parties have criticized the government’s overall delivery. The Congress and other opposition leaders allege that the Centre has failed to address key concerns such as unemployment, rising prices, and democratic decline. In Jammu and Kashmir, parties like the National Conference and PDP have questioned the delay in holding Assembly elections and demanded restoration of full statehood. Kashmir news by gulistan news tv
Despite the criticism, PM Modi remains a dominant figure in Indian politics. His leadership is credited with reshaping the BJP into a pan-India force and positioning India as a stronger global player. kashmir news channel
As the Prime Minister enters his 12th year in power, attention now turns to unfinished promises—particularly the full completion of rail connectivity in Kashmir, economic revival, and democratic restoration through Assembly polls in the region. Kashmir news by gulistan news tv
