 Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 17: Kavinder Gupta, a senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister, expressed optimism about the upcoming G20 tourism working group meeting, stating that it will greatly benefit the economy of Jammu and Kashmir. He emphasized that the tourism sector, being the backbone of the region's economy, is expected to flourish with new opportunities. Gupta further highlighted the potential of foreign delegates attending the summit to act as ambassadors for Jammu and Kashmir, positively influencing their respective countries' perceptions of the region's feasibility, beauty, and allure as a tourist destination. He anticipated a change in the stance of countries that have issued travel advisories, potentially opening the floodgates for foreign tourists and boosting both tourism and the economy. Gupta also addressed the opposition from political entities, particularly the members of the Gupkar Group, regarding the G20 meeting in Srinagar. He emphasized that the successful conduct of this international event, the first after the abrogation of Article 370 and the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir, holds the potential to be a game-changer for the people of the region. |
