The Congress on Friday (June 6, 2025) said the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Line (USBRL) is a powerful example of continuity in governance, which it claimed is “consistently denied” by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his “perennial desire for self-glory”.

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said governance involves great continuity, “a fact consistently denied by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his perennial desire for self-glory”.

This is especially true when it comes to the implementation of extraordinarily challenging developmental projects, he said in a statement.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday inspected arrangements for a public rally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Katra.

A multi-tier security setup has been put in place for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Friday to inaugurate the much-awaited Kashmir rail link and inaugurate multiple development projects worth over Rs 46,000 crore in Katra, officials said.

This will be the prime minister’s first visit to the Union Territory post Operation Sindoor launched by the Indian Armed Forces in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 persons, mostly tourists, dead on April 22.

The governor reviewed the preparations to ensure the smooth conduct of the event and directed the officials for strict security, safety measures and seamless coordination among all departments, Rajbhawan spokesperson said.

Security forces conducted thorough inspections and heightened vigilance in Ramban, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Katra on Friday (June 6, 2025). Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest railway bridge, and flag off the Vande Bharat Express train between Katra and Srinagar.

Security personnel conducted sweeping inspections, including dog squad deployments and comprehensive vehicle checks. Security was also heightened at the Udhampur Railway Station on Thursday (June 5).

Kashmir is set to finally have a rail link with the rest of the country, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Srinagar–Jammu–Delhi rail link on June 6 at the Katra end in Jammu’s Udhampur district. The Vande Bharat Express between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Srinagar will begin regular operations from June 7, officials said.

Prime Minister Modi, in a post on social media platform X, said, “Tomorrow, 6th June is indeed a special day for my sisters and brothers of Jammu and Kashmir. Key infrastructure projects worth ₹46,000 crores are being inaugurated which will have a very positive impact on people’s lives.”