Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. JAMMU: In response to growing public concern over soaring airfares following the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, senior BJP leader and party spokesperson Dr. Tahir has issued an urgent appeal to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, and Hon’ble Union Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Ram Mohan Naidu to intervene and provide immediate relief to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Dr. Tahir said the ongoing disruption of surface connectivity due to landslides on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway has left residents with no option but to rely on air travel — which has now become unaffordable for a large section of the population. “It is deeply concerning that people are being forced to cancel essential travel — including for medical emergencies, educational needs, and business engagements — due to the skyrocketing cost of flight tickets between Jammu and Srinagar. This is not just a transportation issue, it’s turning into a humanitarian and economic crisis,” Dr. Tahir said.
Airfares for the Srinagar-Jammu route, which are usually modest, have soared to ₹12,000–₹15,000. Fares for longer routes, including Srinagar-Delhi and Srinagar-Mumbai, have surged to ₹28,000 and beyond, creating a situation of economic hardship and travel paralysis in the region. Dr. Tahir urged the Civil Aviation Ministry to immediately take regulatory steps to cap airfares and increase the number of flights operating to and from Kashmir to restore balance between demand and supply.
“The logic of demand and supply cannot be used to justify exploitation. If demand is high, the number of flights must be increased — not the ticket prices. We request the intervention of the Hon’ble Prime Minister and senior leadership to ensure that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are not subjected to undue financial burden in times of crisis,” he added.
Highlighting the economic implications, Dr. Tahir said the steep airfares are severely affecting the people and economy of Jammu and Kashmir. “I strongly urge the central government to take immediate steps to regulate airfares and safeguard the economic interests of the region.,” Dr. Tahir stressed. The senior BJP leader also appealed to airlines to act with empathy and a sense of national responsibility, urging them to revisit their pricing policies during natural or logistical disruptions.
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