Prioritise Sadhna Pass Tunnel: AIP

Srinagar, Jan 12: Awami Itihad Party (AIP) has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to prioritise the Sadhna Pass Tunnel in Karnah Kupwara.

In a statement, AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi , said  that this long-awaited project, initiated by MoRTH and BRO, promises all-weather connectivity to the remote regions of Karnah and Tangdhar, which remain cut off during harsh winters, severely impacting trade, tourism and healthcare.

He emphasised the tunnel’s transformative potential and also appealed for the construction of similar tunnels for Machil, Gurez, Vailoo-Kishtwar and Shopian-Surankote, ensuring round-the-clock connectivity across Jammu and Kashmir. Inam further urged the PM to release incarcerated MP Er Rasheed, who secured a democratic mandate while in Tihar Jail, representing 18 Assembly constituencies, 40 percent of the Valley’s population. “Releasing Er Rasheed would honor the people’s will and restore their faith in justice,” he added.

Additionally, the AIP called for the release of prisoners , restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir besides emphasizing the need to address grievances of the Jammu and Kashmir .