From the snow-dusted heights of Gulmarg, where the Khelo India Winter Games unfold for the sixth time, CM Omar Abdullah tackled weather woes and political buzz with seasoned insight. He championed the site’s irreplaceable charm for winter athletics but highlighted shifting climates as a call to arms.
‘Unthinkable warmth in February underscores our challenge,’ he observed. ‘Yet hosting here repeatedly proves Gulmarg’s worth—we adapt or falter.’
Global examples abound: Italy’s Cortina Olympics lean on artificial snow, as have all since 1997. ‘Investments in such infrastructure will secure sports and tourism in Gulmarg,’ Abdullah projected.
Emphasizing tourism’s role, he vowed enhancements. On INDIA alliance dynamics, he clarified no leadership talks, especially sans meetings. Mani Shankar Aiyar’s statements? ‘His right to speak, but internals first.’
Strongly endorsing Rahul Gandhi, he said, ‘Rahul takes on BJP relentlessly across forums—that’s leadership in opposition. He’s delivering exactly what’s needed.’
Competitors brave the unusual conditions, mirroring Abdullah’s message of perseverance. His address fuses environmental foresight, economic strategy, and political solidarity, fortifying Jammu and Kashmir’s position on national stages.