MLA Poonch, Shah Mohd Tantray on Monday urged state government to consider the issue of railway in Poonch district on top priority.
Participating in the discussion on the Budget for 2017-18, Tantray said, “There are several Gulmarg and Pahalgam like tourist destinations in Poonch and the government should consider the development of the district on top priority.”
He said that the Poonch district is being considered as the gateway of India and the government in state must not ignore the development of the district.
“I request the state government to consider the issue railway in the district on top priority,” he said, adding that until and unless the far-flung areas will not be developed, the state will not progress.
He asked the government to take the issue of Railway with the centre and take immediate steps in this regard. (PTK)