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'You Did What Britishers Couldn't': Omar Abdullah Lauds PM Modi For J&K Rail Link Project
After the inauguration of the Chenab Rail Bridge, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for completing what he said 'the British could not do.' Referring to the long-awaited railway connectivity, Abdullah remarked, 'Many people dreamt of this train service... Kashmir Valley has now been connected with the rest of the country.' The bridge, part of the Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, stands 359 metres high and spans 1,315 metres. Abdullah also acknowledged the efforts of past leaders and highlighted the political significance of the moment, expressing hope for Jammu and Kashmir's return to full statehood.#omarabdullah #narendramodi #modi #chenabbridge #jammukashmir #kashmirconnectivity #usbrl #worldshighestrailwaybridge #indiainfrastructure #railwaybridge #fullstatehood #engineeringmarvel #indiarailways #jkdevelopment #modigovt #kashmirvalley #nationalconnectivity #britishcouldntdo #historicmoment #infrastructuredevelopment #kashmir #toi #toibharat
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