Srinagar, Oct 12 (JKNS): Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday opposed the proposed Western Foreshore Road from Hotel Mamta to Habbak via Cherry Park, alleging that the project was aimed at misleading people and pursuing a vote-bank agenda.
Mehbooba as per news agency JKNS said, Cherry Park, developed by the Tourism Department, should be preserved as an eco park rather than being sacrificed for what she described as political appeasement.
Questioning the proposed road alignment, she expressed concern over its potential impact on the tranquillity of Nigeen Lake and stressed that Kashmir needed ecological protection rather than divisive politics.
Her remarks come amid concerns over the proposed road project and the need to safeguard the ecological environment surrounding Nigeen Lake.
Post reads, “The proposed Western Foreshore Road from Hotel Mamta to Habbak via Cherry Park is a deliberate attempt to mislead and push a vote-bank agenda. Developed by the Tourism Department Cherry Park should be preserved as an eco park, not sacrificed for political appeasement. Why destroy Nigeen Lake’s tranquility, Kashmir needs ecological protection, not divisive politics.” (JKNS)
