Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday held a meeting with political leaders at Raj Bhawan Srinagar and discussed the preparations for Amarnath Yatra, which is scheduled to begin from July 3.
The meeting was attended by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah; Sat Sharma, Dr. Nirmal Singh and Kavinder Gupta (BJP); Tara Chand and Ghulam Ahmad Mir (Congress); Showkat Ahmad Mir and Jagdish Singh Azad (NC); Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami (CPIM); Sajad Gani Lone (PC); Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari (Apni Party); Iltaja Mufti (PDP) and Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen Shah (PDF).
The Lt Governor shared the dedicated efforts made by the Amarnath Shrine Board, Administration, J&K Police, Security Forces and all the stakeholders for the safe and successful conduct of yatra.
“With the blessings of Amaranth, and the significant enhancements to essential facilities and services, this year's pilgrimage promises to be memorable and spiritually enriching for devotees. It will also mark the beginning of a new chapter for Jammu Kashmir”, the LG said.
He welcomed the suggestions and inputs received from the senior political leaders and sought their cooperation to make the yatra more convenient and hassle-free for the devotees of Amarnath.
“The leaders of all political parties are members of the J&K family and I believe pilgrimage to Amarnath is the socio-cultural responsibility of this family. We must walk shoulder to shoulder with a resolve to welcome all devotees and make Amarnath Yatra a huge success,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah and all the senior leaders reiterated their commitment and assured every support to the holy pilgrimage.
“Amarnath Yatra is woven into Jammu Kashmir's composite culture and is also crucial for the region's economy. The smooth and successful conduct of this sacred pilgrimage is our shared responsibility,” they said.
Senior leaders also urged the people of Jammu & Kashmir to warmly welcome the devotees and play their vital role as key stakeholders in the Yatra.
Condemning the Pahalgam terror attack, the political leaders said the way the people of Kashmir valley, irrespective of their political ideologies came out on streets against terrorism sent a strong message to the adversary that violence has no place in our society.