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| PM likely to dedicate Baglihar Phase II before Diwali | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 15: Ahead of festival of lights Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Jammu and Kashmir and dedicate the Baglihar Power Project Phase II to the service of the nation.
Chief Minister Mufti Mohd Sayeed who called on Prime Minister in New Delhi on Thursday extended formal invitation to him besides holding threadbare discussion on variety of subjects including prevailing political and security situation in the state.
During the meeting, the both leaders discussed wide-ranging issues including relations with Pakistan and cross-LoC trade and travel, skill development, infrastructure building, problems facing PoK refugees and the 'Agenda of the Alliance' of the coalition Government, an official spokesman of the State Government said.
"The Chief Minister also discussed with Modi the 'Agenda of the Alliance' of the coalition Government, in particular transfer of Dul Hasti and Uri hydel power projects to the State," the spokesman said.
The Prime Minister will be visiting the State on November 5 during which he will also inaugurate the Baglihar II Hydel Power Project, the spokesman said after the meeting.
Sayeed expressed gratitude to Modi for the Centre's support in construction of National Highway as well as in Railways, education, health and rural development sectors.
With regard to Indo-Pak ties, the Chief Minister pointed out that adverse relations with Pakistan negatively impact the political and developmental processes in the State.
The Chief Minister also had pitched for expanding the scope of cross-LoC trade and travel, which according to him is a a significant Confidence Building Measure (CBM) to restore peace in region. |
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