Journey Of Development In J-K Begins With Launch Of Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat Express

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said Article 370 was a roadblock in the development of Jammu and Kashmir and that the journey of development in the region would begin with the launch of Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat Express.

Shah, who was accompanied by Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, Union ministers Jitendra Singh and Harsh Vardhan, flagged off the train from New Delhi Railway Station. The ministers said the twin moves of the government — abrogation of Article 370 provisions in J-K and launch of Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat Express — will bring new India to new Jammu and Kashmir and create a new history for the region. Flagging off the second edition of the indigenous train, Shah said, “I believe that not only was Article 370 a roadblock for the unity of this country, but it was also the biggest roadblock for the development of Kashmir. I am sure that after the removal of this Article, we will be successful in completely eradicating terrorism and the ideas promoting terrorism in the area.”