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Mehbooba Mufti condemns plan for motorable boulevard on Dal Lake’s western side
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 07:48 AM
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PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has publicly opposed the government's proposal to build a motorable boulevard along the western fringe of Dal Lake, warning it would damage the lake’s ecology and disturb the tranquility of Nigeen Lake.
Mehbooba Mufti, the head of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party, has voiced strong opposition to a government plan that seeks to construct a motorable boulevard on the western side of Dal Lake. The proposal, which envisions a road that would run alongside the lake’s shoreline, has drawn criticism for its potential impact on the delicate ecosystem of the area.
Mufti warned that such a development could undermine the tranquillity of the adjacent Nigeen Lake, a popular spot known for its serene waters. She emphasized that Kashmir requires measures that protect its natural environment rather than projects that could lead to ecological degradation.
The leader framed the issue as a matter of political responsibility, urging authorities to prioritize ecological safeguards over what she described as divisive politics. No official response to her remarks has been reported yet.
Mufti warned that such a development could undermine the tranquillity of the adjacent Nigeen Lake, a popular spot known for its serene waters. She emphasized that Kashmir requires measures that protect its natural environment rather than projects that could lead to ecological degradation.
The leader framed the issue as a matter of political responsibility, urging authorities to prioritize ecological safeguards over what she described as divisive politics. No official response to her remarks has been reported yet.