Sonu Nigam’s Srinagar concert a major boost for local artistes and thriving tourism: LG Manoj Sinha

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 26 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has praised NDTV Good Times for hosting a star-studded concert in Srinagar featuring Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam. He called the event a major boost for local artistes and the Union Territory’s thriving tourism sector.
However, the Lieutenant Governor has expressed that he would be unable to attend the concert due to Chhath Puja.
Notably, the Srinagar city stands geared up for the high-profile concert, expected to draw large crowds and highlight Kashmir’s growing appeal as a cultural and tourist hub, as the event is set to begin today.
Speaking to NDTV in Srinagar, the LG Sinha said, “I would like to thank NDTV that Sonu Nigam jaisey kalakaar Srinagar aa rahe hain. Sthanik kalakaaron ko NDTV ne avsar diya hai. Inki charcha poori valley mein hai, aur mujhe lagta hai bohot saare log is karyakram ko dekhne aur sunne aayenge.”
Highlighting the rise in tourist inflow, Sinha said, “A lot of tourists, both domestic and international, have been visiting Jammu and Kashmir since 2019. The number of tourists coming from abroad increased after the G20 Summit.”
He added that more than two crore tourists have visited Jammu and Kashmir annually over the past three to four years, describing it as a reflection of growing confidence and a message to the world that “Kashmir is a safe place for tourists.”
The LG said, “Despite the terror attack in Pahalgam and subsequent natural issues like landslides, the tourism sector revived strongly later. I hope your concert will further boost tourism.”
In the context of local artists, Sinha said, “The local artistes are very talented. I hope they get opportunities and platforms to showcase their skills to the world.”

(Straight Talk Communications)