Some Political Leaders will now determine who will visit India and who will not. Putting a slap on the democratic Face of India Hurriyat Conference Chairman Umar Farooq  has objected the visit of Isreali Tourists in Kashmir Valley.
Calling Israel the biggest enemy of Islam, the Mirwaiz raised an objection to the tourism department’s road shows in Israel promoting tourism. Kashmir has had five lakh tourists this year. Out of these, 17,000 have been foreign nationals.
“Government should explain why it’s encouraging Israelis to visit Kashmir. Muslims all over the world have problem with Israel due to its aggressive policy towards Palestine,” Mirwaiz told a Friday congregation at Jamia Masjid in Srinagar.
Artists and officials from the state had taken part in a road show in Israel to promote Kashmir as an international tourist destination.
Sponsored by central government, Jammu and Kashmir was a part of a contingent of about 18 states which participated in the road show last month.
“The road show was a part of the ministry of tourism sponsored event held in a few countries in Middle East and Europe. Israel was part of a three country tour which included Dubai and Jordan,” said principal secretary of tourism department Atul Dallu.