The prime minister was speaking after flagging off the first train service to the Kashmir Valley, and inaugurating several development projects, including the world’s highest railway bridge over the Chenab river.
He said tourism provided employment and acts as a connecting link between people, but unfortunately, the neighbouring country is an enemy of humanity, harmony and tourism.
“The intent of Pakistan was to trigger communal riots in India. It wanted to strip people of Kashmir of their earnings that’s why Pakistan attacked tourism,” he said.