{"id":2357,"date":"2025-10-28T20:00:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T20:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/?p=2357"},"modified":"2025-10-28T20:00:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T20:00:08","slug":"govt-will-not-support-any-legislation-benefitting-land-mafia-cm-omar-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/2025\/10\/28\/govt-will-not-support-any-legislation-benefitting-land-mafia-cm-omar-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Govt will not support any legislation benefitting land mafia: CM Omar"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Expresses hope for early snowfall to boost tourism<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Invites people to Kashmir Marathon 2.0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Says registration double compared to last year<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Pic: Jahangir Shah (KNO\/KT)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Srinagar\/Ganderbal, Oct 28: Expressing hope for the early snowfall this year, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the government is putting efforts to promote the tourism sector in the region. He asserted that the government will not support any legislation that benefits the land mafia or those occupying land illegally.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to the media here about the second edition of the Kashmir Marathon, the Chief Minister said the event is set to be held on November 2, 2025, despite the chilly weather conditions. \u201cSo far, the registration has doubled compared to last year. Still, enough time is left; anyone who wants to participate in the event should book their tickets and join us in the event on Sunday,\u201d he said, as per the news agency\u2014Kashmir News Observer (KNO).<\/p>\n<p>Omar said that Kashmir is the ideal destination for such an event, describing the Valley as the most beautiful and ideal destination for the marathon.<\/p>\n<p>The temperature will be challenging, he said, adding that the marathon is an evolving event, now entering its second edition. Such events, he said, promote tourism and help increase footfall in the Valley.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese events have their own significance. We are trying to promote tourism through this event and other events. Our efforts are on to give a boost to the tourism sector,\u201d he said, adding that amid the promotion, there is a need to improve the infrastructure as well.<\/p>\n<p>The CM expressed hope for timely snowfall to boost winter tourism. He said the tourists are visiting Kashmir, though footfall is currently low, but added they are hopeful for an increase.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier, speaking to the media in Ganderbal, the Chief Minister reacted to the decision to reject the land bill, saying the government will not support any legislation that benefits the land mafia or those occupying land illegally.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI will not harm the people of Jammu and Kashmir through my government. Any bill that benefits the common people will be supported, but those meant to help illegal occupants will not be passed,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Asked about the government\u2019s decision despite PDP\u2019s support in the recently held Rajya Sabha elections, Omar said, \u201cI am not ready to sell the land of Jammu and Kashmir for a seat in Rajya Sabha. The government will support any bill that is aimed at providing benefits to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Any bill to benefit the land mafia will not be passed by this government,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, the Chief Minister visited J&amp;K Sainik School Manasbal to attend the Annual Day celebrations and interacted with reporters on the sidelines of the event.<\/p>\n<p>On the occasion, he said the Sainik School Manasbal can be further improved, just like any other educational institution. \u201cThere is no institution which is perfect in itself. The school authorities, the education department, and we will sit together to make necessary decisions for a better future,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Responding to questions regarding the absence of the School Principal, the Chief Minister said the matter has been taken up with Minister Sakina Itoo and Secretary School Education Sharma and that the issue will be resolved soon. 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