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Last Updated:May 27, 2025, 13:52 IST
The special cabinet meeting comes just two days after Omar Abdullah proposed a dual strategy to revive Jammu and Kashmir's struggling tourism sector.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah meets cabinet. Farooq Abdullah plays golf
The Jammu and Kashmir government, led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, held a special cabinet meeting in Pahalgam today. This marks the first time during the current government’s tenure that a cabinet meeting is taking place outside the traditional capitals of Srinagar or Jammu. The decision to hold a meeting in Pahalgam comes after the brutal terrorist attack that occurred on April 22, 2025, in the Baisaran Valley when armed terrorists attacked tourists resulting in the deaths of 26 civilians.
Tourism Revival
The choice of Pahalgam as the meeting venue is an effort to show solidarity with the residents of the tourist town, which has seen a drastic decline in tourist footfall following the terror attack. While the meeting’s specific agenda remains undisclosed, officials emphasize its primary significance lies in its symbolic communication to anti-national and anti-social elements that violence has no place in Jammu and Kashmir, news agency PTI reported.
Dual Approach To Boost Tourism
The decision for this special cabinet meeting comes just two days after Omar Abdullah proposed a dual strategy to revive Jammu and Kashmir’s struggling tourism sector. At the Governing Council meeting of the NITI Aayog, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he urged the Centre to mandate Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) to hold their meetings in Kashmir and to convene parliamentary committee meetings within the region.
Omar Abdullah said that these concerted government efforts will significantly ease public anxieties, foster a renewed sense of security and trust, and ultimately pave the way for the resurgence of tourism in the Kashmir Valley. This revival is crucial for bringing much-needed economic relief and a return to normalcy.
Unwavering Commitment To Peace
During a special day-long assembly session in Jammu on April 28, the government unanimously passed a resolution against the Pahalgam attack, vowing to resolutely defeat any attempts to disrupt communal harmony and hinder progress. In an emotional 26-minute speech during that session, Omar Abdullah underscored his commitment to principled governance, stating he would not exploit the terror attack as an opportunity to press for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, asserting his disdain for “cheap politics."
Farooq Abdullah Tees Off At Pahalgam Golf Course
Jammu and Kashmir Conference (JKNC) president Farooq Abdullah was seen playing golf today at the picturesque Pahalgam Golf Course.
VIDEO | Pahalgam: JKNC president Farooq Abdullah plays golf at Pahalgam golf course, as the Jammu and Kashmir government intensifies efforts to boost tourism in South Kashmir. The initiative aims to promote the region as a safe and attractive destination for visitors.(Full… pic.twitter.com/Eg1ZF8gh1h
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 27, 2025
The picturesque setting of the Pahalgam Golf Course, surrounded by stunning natural beauty, serves as a backdrop to the government’s broader strategy to revive tourism.
Farooq Abdullah told CNN News18, “The while cabinet is coming here to meet everyone. This is a message to the country and the world that we aren’t frightened. We have to move forward. If you give in, you lose the battle against terrorism."
Location :Jammu and Kashmir, India, India
First Published:News india CM Omar Holds Cabinet Meet In Pahalgam, Farooq Plays Golf As J&K Pushes To Revive Tourism
