Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah shared a refreshing morning walk amid the vibrant blooms of Srinagar’s iconic Tulip Garden on Monday, April 7, 2025. The outing, joined briefly by National Conference leader Dr. Farooq Abdullah, underscored a moment of unity and warmth against the stunning backdrop of the Zabarwan mountains.

Rijiju took to X to describe the experience: “A refreshing morning walk amid the vibrant hues of the Tulip Garden, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, with Hon’ble CM Shri Omar Abdullah ji and also glad to meet Dr Farooq Abdullah sahab. Nature at its finest & conversations filled with warmth & vision, a truly special morning.” The Asia’s largest tulip garden, boasting 77 varieties and a record 81,452 visitors on Sunday, provided a picturesque setting for the leaders’ discussions on peace and progress.

The walk follows Rijiju’s arrival in Srinagar amid heightened security for Home Minister Amit Shah’s ongoing three-day visit, suggesting a blend of diplomacy and camaraderie. Posts on X hailed the gesture as a symbol of collaboration, with the garden—opened in 2007 under Ghulam Nabi Azad—continuing to draw VVIPs and tourists alike. As spring peaks, this “truly special morning” highlights both nature’s allure and a shared vision for Jammu and Kashmir’s future.