{"id":5001,"date":"2025-11-25T19:06:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T19:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/?p=5001"},"modified":"2025-11-25T20:05:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T20:05:31","slug":"peace-progress-visible-in-lal-chowk-punjab-governor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/2025\/11\/25\/peace-progress-visible-in-lal-chowk-punjab-governor\/","title":{"rendered":"Peace, progress visible in Lal Chowk: Punjab Governor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Srinagar, Nov 25 (KNO):\u00a0<\/strong>The Governor of Punjab, Gulab Chand Kataria on Tuesday walked through the streets of Lal Chowk in Srinagar, describing the iconic square as a reflection of India\u2019s unity and Kashmir\u2019s journey from uncertainty to progress.<\/p>\n<p>Recalling the \u2018Ekta Yatra\u2019 led by senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi, as a journey that culminated with the hoisting of the tricolour at the same spot, Kataria said it was an emotional moment to see the flag flying freely at the Clock Tower.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe tricolour here is not just a piece of cloth. It represents our collective struggle, unity and pride as a nation. I always wanted to stand here, where the symbol of India\u2019s integrity waves proudly,\u201d he told reporters, at clock tower Lal Chowk.<\/p>\n<p>Kataria, who arrived in Kashmir on a multi-day visit, said Srinagar\u2019s transformation into one of India\u2019s top tourist destinations was a matter of national pride. \u201cThere was a time when coming here wasn\u2019t easy. But today, tourists from all over India are walking freely in Lal Chowk and enjoying the beauty of Kashmir. That is the biggest sign of peace and progress,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The Governor also praised the Valley\u2019s cold weather and natural charm, saying both have helped boost winter tourism. \u201cKashmir\u2019s chill carries warmth and it brings people together. The more tourists visit, the stronger our emotional and cultural unity becomes,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Referring directly to the recent Pahalgam incident, Kataria said occasional challenges should not overshadow Kashmir\u2019s enduring spirit. \u201cSince 1947, border states have faced many tests. But the people of Jammu and Kashmir have shown unmatched resilience and faith in peace,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>As Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh, Kataria said his office remains open to everyone. \u201cMy doors are open. Governance should be accessible, that\u2019s the foundation of trust,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Standing at Lal Chowk, Kataria described the moment as deeply personal and patriotic. \u201cThis place reflects India\u2019s unity, progress and shared spirit. It fills my heart with pride to see the tricolour flying high here,\u201d he said, adding that the scene of tourists, locals and business activity at the city centre was itself \u201ca message of normalcy and confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Punjab Governor also appreciated the growing tourism sector in the region, noting its role in strengthening emotional and cultural unity across India. \u201cTourism is not just about destinations; it\u2019s about hearts connecting. Kashmir today is connecting India in ways that go beyond geography, through people, stories and shared pride,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Kataria also interacted briefly with residents and security personnel stationed in the area. He said the people of Kashmir have always been the region\u2019s greatest ambassadors of hospitality and peace<strong>\u2014(KNO)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Srinagar, Nov 25 (KNO):\u00a0The Governor of Punjab, Gulab Chand Kataria on Tuesday walked through the streets of Lal Chowk in Srinagar, describing the iconic square as a reflection of India\u2019s unity and Kashmir\u2019s journey from uncertainty to progress. Recalling the \u2018Ekta Yatra\u2019 led by senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi, as a journey that culminated [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5048,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"jnews_override_counter":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5001","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-latest-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5001","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5001"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5001\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5003,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5001\/revisions\/5003"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5048"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5001"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5001"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5001"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}