'Had a good darshan': Farooq Abdullah visits Maa Vaishno Devi shrine; calls Vande Bharat train 'biggest gift' to J&K

Wednesday, 11 June 2025
Farooq Abdullah lauded the new Vande Bharat train service connecting Srinagar to Katra as a monumental gift to Jammu and Kashmir. Following his journey, he visited the Vaishno Devi shrine, praying for prosperity and unity in India. Abdullah expressed emotional appreciation for the Chenab Bridge, highlighting the enhanced connectivity and its potential to boost tourism and regional integration.

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