Apni Party organises Shikara rally at Dal Lake to revive J-K tourism

Apni Party on Wednesday organised a Shikara rally at the famous Dal Lake here to send a message to the people of the country that Kashmir was eagerly waiting for them and was as safe as any other part of the country.

Apni Party chief Altaf Bukhari said houseboat and shikarawalas, hoteliers, and taxi drivers in Kashmir were under duress and steps must be taken to help them.

“This rally has been organised to send a message to the people of the country that Kashmir is waiting for you and is safe. Visit Kashmir… your safety is guaranteed. Kashmir is as safe as any other part of the country,” Bukhari told reporters after flagging off the rally. PTI