SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today held a meeting with political leaders at Raj Bhawan Srinagar and discussed the preparations for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, which is scheduled to begin from July 3.

The meeting was attended by Chief Minister Shri Omar Abdullah; Shri Sat Sharma, Dr. Nirmal Singh and Shri Kavinder Gupta (BJP); Shri Tara Chand and Shri Ghulam Ahmad Mir (Indian National Congress); Shri Showkat Ahmad Mir and Shri Jagdish Singh Azad (National Conference); Shri Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami (CPIM); Shri Sajad Gani Lone (J&K Peoples Conference); Shri Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari (J&K Apni Party); Ms Iltaja Mufti (PDP) and Shri Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen Shah (J&K People’s Democratic Front).

The Lieutenant Governor shared the dedicated efforts made by the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board, Administration, J&K Police, Security Forces and all the stakeholders for the safe and successful conduct of the holy yatra. ā€œWith the blessings of Baba 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 Kashmirā€, the Lieutenant Governor said.

The Lieutenant Governor 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 Shri Amarnath Ji. ā€œThe leaders of all political parties are members of the J&K family and I believe pilgrimage to Shri Amarnath Ji is the socio-cultural responsibility of this family. We must walk shoulder to shoulder with a resolve to welcome all devotees and make Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra a huge success,ā€ the Lieutenant Governor said.

Chief Minister, Shri Omar Abdullah and all the senior leaders reiterated their commitment and assured every support to the holy pilgrimage.  Shri Amarnath Ji 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.

The 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.

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