PM opens J&K Z-Morh tunnel; silent on statehood

• Modi remains non-committal on the timeline of restoration of Statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.

• The new network of roads and railway lines in the Union Territory bridges the distance between Jammu and Kashmir and New Delhi.

• Despite Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s speech referring to the Statehood demand, Modi remained silent on the timeline.

• The 6.5-kilometre-long tunnel, built at a cost of ₹2,700 crore, has made Sonamarg a year-round tourist destination.

• Modi praised the dedication of workers who braved harsh weather conditions to complete the project.

• The Z-Morh tunnel and the upcoming Zojila tunnel will ease the lives of people in Kargil and Leh.