Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Praises Sabarmati Riverfront During Gujarat Visit

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Praises Sabarmati Riverfront During Gujarat Visit

Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, July 31: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is currently on a two-day visit to Gujarat, where he explored the iconic Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad on Thursday morning. Taking a morning jog at the scenic site, Abdullah later described the riverfront as one of the most beautiful places he has ever run through and expressed admiration for the striking Atal Bridge.

Omar Abdullah shared several photos from his morning run on social media platform X, capturing his experience on the riverfront promenade. As per agency report, he noted that during his visit to Ahmedabad for a tourism-related event, he took the opportunity to run along the famed riverfront, joining many other morning walkers and joggers.

In his post, the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister wrote that it was a joy to share the vibrant space with fellow joggers and to run past the magnificent Atal Pedestrian Bridge, highlighting the architectural appeal and active public usage of the riverfront.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel also shared an update on social media following a meeting with Omar Abdullah in Gandhinagar on Wednesday. He mentioned that the Jammu and Kashmir CM would also be visiting the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar during his tour.

According to the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister's Office, Omar Abdullah was accompanied by his advisor Nasir Sogami during the meeting with CM Bhupendra Patel. The two leaders reportedly discussed enhancing interstate cooperation, promoting tourism, and exchanging best practices for inclusive development.

In a statement, Omar Abdullah remarked that a large number of tourists from Gujarat, Maharashtra, and West Bengal prefer visiting Jammu and Kashmir. He noted that his visit to Gandhinagar was connected to a major tourism event and expressed hope that more tourists from Gujarat would resume travel to the region in the near future.