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Train to Pahalgam faces backlash; NC, PDP ask railway minister to rethink

A proposed railway line from Bijbehara to Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir is facing strong opposition from local residents and political figures. Concerns are mounting over the project's impact on vast agricultural and apple orchard lands, threatening livelihoods. Leaders are urging the central government to reconsider the plan, citing existing infrastructure and the project's perceived lack of benefit.

26 Jan 2026 11:31 pm