• Lays foundation for development works at Aishmuqam in South Kashmir

SRINAGAR:  Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi today visited the Ziyarat of Sakhi Zainuddin Wali (RA) at Aishmuqam and paid obeisance here. She inspected the whole complex and took stock of the management and facilities. Waqf Board Executive Magistrate Ishtiyaq Mohiuddin # Executive Engineer of the Board Qazi Mushtaq and other officers accompanied Dr Andrabi. Waqf Chairperson laid the foundation for the construction of the retaing wall in the shrine.

Later Dr Dyed Darakhshan Andrabi inaugurated multiple developmental works including the reconstruction and beautification project of the shrine of Sakhi Zainshah Wali at Sarbal shrine. Dr Andrabi also unveiled the developmental plaque at the shrine complex. Waqf Chairperson spoke to media after these events and assured that Waqf Board will continue its journey for excellence through transparent developmental projects throughout Jammu & Kashmir.

"Sakhi Zainuddin Wali (RA) is the beacon of our spiritual Rishi tradition. The Board has done massive developmental works at both these shrines and also improved the facilities for the devotees visiting the shrines. The developmental journey continues", said Andrabi. She thanked her critics for mobilizing for more vigorous and selfless service and also convincing her that great work is the real answer to the criticism around.

"We have a clear roadmap, a broad vision and hence no distraction stops us from going ahead. Glorifying our spiritual centres with required infrastructural developmental and ensuring a befitting environment through proper management of our shrines is our resolve and we enfore all our energies into this mission ", said Dr Darakhshan. Waqf Chairperson interacted with many public delegations at both places after the events. 

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