Er Rashid reaffirms commitment to 3 tunnels : AIP

Srinagar, Jun 24: Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) Chief Spokesperson Inam- Un- Nabi on Tuesday said that incarcerated AIP President and Member of Parliament Er Rashid continues to remain deeply committed to the development of border areas, as he held a detailed legal meeting with his counsel Advocate Javeed Hubbi, a press release said.

During the interaction, Er Rashid expressed heartfelt gratitude to Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari for their positive response to key developmental issues raised by him, especially the long-pending demand for the Sadhna Tunnel. He expressed hope that the demands for construction of similar tunnels in Gurez, Keran and Machil would also receive early approvals.

Inam Un Nabi revealed that despite being incarcerated, Er Rashid has formally written letters from Tihar Jail to both Minister Nitin Gadkari and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, reiterating his long-standing demands for critical tunnel infrastructure in the border areas. With the Sadhna Tunnel now approved, Er Rashid lauded both ministers for taking the necessary steps to address the pressing need of the people living in remote, high-altitude regions.