Overview

• Manoj Sinha became the first Governor-level official in 35 years to move freely through Lal Chowk and engage directly with traders and shopkeepers.
• He instructed Srinagar Municipal Corporation Commissioner Owais Ahmed to address traders’ grievances and initiate immediate improvements to civic amenities at the market hub.
• During his tour, Sinha inspected the Balidan Stambh memorial at Pratap Park and urged officials to ensure timely completion of related infrastructure works.
• The visit followed his prayers at the Mata Kheer Bhawani temple in Ganderbal and was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat and other senior officials.
• Analysts view the visit as a milestone in Srinagar’s return to normalcy by showcasing New Delhi’s effort to boost economic activity in the Valley.