PM to address public gathering, meet tunnel construction workers

Sonamarg, Jan 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is set to visit Sonamarg on Monday to inaugurate the 6.4-km Z-Morh tunnel, will also address a gathering of people and meet the tunnel construction workers.

Official sources said that soon after the inauguration of the tunnel, the PM is expected to address a public rally.

The inauguration ceremony will be attended by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah besides other dignitaries.

Official sources said elaborate arrangements and preparations are underway to ensure a smooth and peaceful event.

In preparation, the Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC) has mobilised a fleet of 250 buses to transport and ferry people to the venue.

According to officials, meticulous logistic planning has been executed to manage operations efficiently despite the cold winter conditions.

Senior officials of the civil and Police administration are regularly supervising and reviewing the preparations for the event.

The PM will also meet the construction workers who have worked meticulously in the harshest conditions, acknowledging their contribution to this engineering feat.