Mufti meets Modi, PM to visit J&K in Nov

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit J&K on November 5 during which he will inaugurate the second phase of Baglihar power project, the state government said today after Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed met him in Delhi.

Sayeed, who heads a coalition government with BJP as <g data-gr-id="12">partner</g>, discussed with Modi the overall political and developmental situation, besides the measures brought about in bringing transparency and improving governance in the state. The two discussed issues, including relations with Pakistan, cross-LoC trade and travel, skill development, infrastructure building, problems facing PoK refugees and the ‘Agenda of the Alliance’ of the coalition government, an official spokesman of the state government said.

“The CM also discussed with Modi the ‘Agenda of the Alliance’ of the coalition government, in <g data-gr-id="10">particular</g> transfer of Dul Hasti and Uri hydel power projects to the state,” the spokesman said.