Jammu and Kashmir LG Visits Lal Chowk, Orders Civic Upgrades
The unprecedented engagement signals a return to peace in Srinagar through a hands-on approach to local governance.
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.