Omar Abdullah's Amarnath Yatra Decision Praised by BJP: A New Era in J&K?

• Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's decision to allocate 180 crore rupees for the Amarnath Yatra has garnered open praise from BJP MLAs.
• BJP MLA Pawan Gupta from Udhampur West lauded the move as a positive step reflecting changing dynamics in J&K and connecting Kashmir with the mainstream.
• The 180 crore rupee outlay, proposed for 2026-27, aims to modernize pilgrimage infrastructure, improve road connectivity, emergency services, and logistical support in collaboration with BRO.
• BJP MLAs, including Pawan Gupta, Balwant Singh Mankotia, and Vikram Randhawa, highlighted a significant shift in Omar Abdullah's stance on the pilgrimage, appreciating his changed views.
• The decision is seen as making the Amarnath Yatra safer, smoother, and more dignified, despite past political differences between the parties.