Katra/Jammu, June 5 -- Noting that he has been "waiting for this day for a long time", Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the inauguration of rail service is better late than never as it will be a landmark occasion for the people of the valley.
He also said the start of the rail service will enable people to travel without spending much and put an end to the practice of some air service providers who "rob us" by selling tickets worth Rs 5,000 at Rs 20,000.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the much-awaited Kashmir rail link on Friday. He will also inaugurate the Chenab bridge and India's first cable-stayed Anji bridge.
Abdullah invited pilgrims to come in large numbers for the annual 38-day Amarnat...