MP Rashid meets Gadkari, discusses major road projects in north Kashmir

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday told Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid that “your being in jail will not hamper the development of your area,” Awami Ittehad Party said on Thursday.

Party’s chief spokesperson Inam Un Nabi said that the jailed MP MP met the Union Minister in his Parliament office chamber, where several critical connectivity issues of North Kashmir were discussed.

Inam said the Minister assured that the ongoing Pattan Market widening and Pattan Bypass works will be paced up and that the Baramulla–Delina–Kanispora Flyover will receive focused attention for early completion.

He added that Gadkari also gave positive assurances on the new proposed road links, including the Lolab’s Dardpora–Bandipora route and Takipora–Sopore road connectivity, recognising their importance for regional mobility.

Gadkari assured Rashid that all developmental needs of his constituency will continue to be addressed.

The Minister also expressed encouraging commitment regarding the Machil and Gurez tunnels, acknowledging their necessity for all-weather access in border regions.

Inam said the meeting was constructive and that these assurances have renewed hope for long-awaited infrastructure improvements across Baramulla, Kupwara, Bandipora, Lolab, Machil and Gurez.