Srinagar, Sept. 28 -- Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) on Sunday welcomed the railway ministry's decision to withdraw the proposed Baramulla-Uri railway project, for the time being, saying that it has brought relief to people concerned about the proposed alignment. AIP chief and member parliament, engineer Rashid raised the matter with the Union railway minister and submitted a representation on February 2, 2026. In response,former minister of state for railways Ravneet Singh Bittu, in his communication dated 6 February 2026, stated that the representation had been forwarded to the concerned directorate for necessary action. The party's chief spokesperson Inam Un Nabi said member parliament engineer Rashid consistently maintained that AIP was not opposed to development or improved rail connectivity to Uri, but that development projects must be planned and executed in consultation with the local population, particularly when they affect homes, land, livelihoods and community infrastructure. "AIP appreciates the railway ministry for taking cognisance of the concerns raised by Baramulla MP engineer Rashid," Inam said.htc...