Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for working to bridge the distance between Delhi and Srinagar, and of hearts. He also lauded Modi for the free and fair elections in J K.

Prime Minister Modi and J&K CM Omar Abdullah praised each other during the opening of the Sonamarg tunnel. Omar acknowledged Modi's commitment to free and fair elections. Modi promised statehood for J&K would be restored at an appropriate time,

CM Abdullah said that when PM Modi came to Jammu and Kashmir after becoming PM for the third time, he had promised three things, including the restoration of 'statehood'.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has come under fire from his rivals for heaping praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the inauguration of the strategic Sonamarg Tunnel in Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the inauguration of Sonamarg Tunnel and said that he has worked to “reduce distance” between the Union Territory and New Delhi.