JAMMU: In a significant turn of events, the much-anticipated visit of the Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah to Jammu and Kashmir, scheduled for January 9, 2024, has been deferred due to adverse weather conditions.
The visit aimed at addressing key issues and marking the inauguration of several development projects in the region.
As per officials Amit Shah was scheduled to visit Jammu and Kashmir on 9 January 2024. During this proposed visit, he was scheduled to attend the Vikasit Bharat Sankalpa Yatra in Jammu and inaugurate projects worth Rs.1379 Cr including the E-buses in Jammu city and lay foundation stone of projects worth Rs 2348 Cr.
He had also scheduled to distribute the appointment letters to those appointed on the compassionate ground. The Minister was also scheduled to undertake a review of security and development of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Union Minister was also scheduled to travel to Dera Ki Gali in Poonch sector and meet the families of the civilians killed recently in this area.
However, in view of the prevailing inclement weather conditions and forecast thereof the programme is deferred.