Farooq Abdullah Emotional on Vande Bharat Journey; Praises PM Modi

Former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah was moved to tears during his journey on the Vande Bharat Express. Praising PM Modi for the transformative project, he expressed admiration for the train’s speed and comfort. Watch the heartfelt video capturing his experience.

PM Narendra Modi recently flagged off Vande Bharat trains running between Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Srinagar. 3 days after the train started, former Jammu and Kashmir CM and National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah traveled in Vande Bharat Express. Farooq Abdullah traveled in Vande Bharat train from Nowgam railway station in Srinagar to Katra. Farooq Abdullah looked very happy after the journey. Abdullah himself admitted that he is very happy with the journey. He also praised PM Modi for connecting the valley to the country.

Farooq Abdullah also praised this train and said that it is beneficial for both local people and tourists. This train provides a faster and more reliable option than the road route, which has reduced the travel time.

National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday said that the new train service launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Kashmir will benefit the local people as well as tourists. I am very happy that I am traveling by this train to Katra today. This is the biggest benefit for us.

Farooq Abdullah reached Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Station by Vande Bharat train from Nowgam Railway Station. Here, while talking to the media, he said that this is the biggest gift to connect Jammu and Kashmir with the whole country. I had tears in my eyes while crossing the Chenab Bridge. Finally the day has come when we will be able to travel from Kashmir to the country by train. I want to congratulate all the laborers and engineers who built this bridge.

Railway will be a reliable transport link
The former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir said that the train connecting Kashmir with the rest of India will be a reliable transport link for the people of the valley. He said that the road (between Srinagar and Jammu) is sometimes closed, in such a situation travelling is quite worrying. If airlines are chosen as the second option, then they start looting people by increasing the price. With this train, people will be able to avoid these problems. The railway link will also prove beneficial for the horticulture sector in Kashmir.