New Delhi, June 10 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut, through his X account, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, proposing that the two portals of the strategically important Zojila Tunnel be named after war hero Brigadier Mohammed Usman and 8th-century Kashmiri ruler Samrat Lalitaditya Muktapida.

In a letter dated June 9, Raut described the Zojila Tunnel as one of India's most remarkable infrastructure projects, highlighting its significance in providing all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh while strengthening national security, boosting economic opportunities, promoting tourism, and deepening integration in the border regions.

Referring to reports that the tunnel is nearing completion, Raut said the...