Excelsior Correspondent
LEH, Dec 28: Calling for opening of the traditional Silk route and Kailash Mansarovar Yatra route, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) said the opening of the historical routes will restore the lost glory of Ladakh region and will uplift the socio-economic condition of the area.
The party, in this regard, today held a massive procession, which started at Jama Masjid chowk in main market, Leh, and culminated at the historic Polo Ground.
Speaking on the occasion, party’s District president, Tashi Gyalson, said the historic Silk route had a significant impact on the socio-economic condition of the entire Ladakh region and its reopening will not only give restore the region’s lost glory, but will also help in the overall development of the area.
Similarly, the opening of the Kailash Mansarovar yatra route from Changthan will considerably promote the religious tourism in the region, he added.
He said Leh is facing the development crisis and the National Conference-led Government has not been able to come up to the expectations of the people.
He said Ladakh Hill Development Council (LAHDC) instead of promoting the region’s socio-economic condition has been resorting to malpractices.
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