Modi makes first Kashmir visit since ending region's special status in 2019

Indian PM comes bearing multimillion-dollar farm, tourism programs ahead of elections

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a rally at a stadium in Srinagar on March 7. © Reuters

KIRAN SHARMA, Nikkei staff writer

NEW DELHI -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday made his first appearance in Kashmir since his government scrapped the region's special status in 2019, dangling new economic development programs as the country gears up for a general election in April and May.

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