Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. JAMMU: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) executive member Raman Suri today extended his warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Navratri, a festival that symbolizes the victory of good over evil and the worship of Goddess Durga in her various manifestations.
Raman Suri said that Navratri holds special significance for the people of Jammu, especially with lakhs of devotees thronging temples such as Bawe Wali Mata temple and other places of worship where ritual pujas, jagrans, and religious ceremonies are organized with great fervor. He added that this sacred period strengthens the cultural identity of Jammu and reinforces the deep faith people have in Mata Rani.
Expressing concern for the smooth conduct of festivities, Raman Suri urged the Union Territory administration to ensure regular supply of electricity and drinking water, particularly to localities where major temples are located. He emphasized that uninterrupted basic amenities will not only ease the lives of residents but will also support devotees who are expected to gather in large numbers for prayers.
The BJP leader also called upon the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) to maintain proper cleanliness and sanitation in and around temples, marketplaces, and residential colonies, noting that the increased footfall during Navratri requires extra vigilance to ensure hygiene and a pleasant environment for all. Suri said that while people of Jammu have recently suffered immensely due to floods, their spirit and devotion remain unshaken. Festivals like Navratri, he remarked, demonstrate the resilience of the community and their unwavering faith in divine blessings even amidst hardships.
Turning his attention to the pilgrimage, Raman Suri appealed to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board to make all necessary arrangements for the safe and smooth journey of devotees to the holy cave shrine in Trikuta hills. He said that when the doors of Mata Vaishno Devi’s abode are opened, thousands of pilgrims from across the country and abroad undertake the spiritual journey, and it becomes the collective responsibility of authorities to ensure their safety, comfort, and proper facilities.
He added that better crowd management, medical facilities, security arrangements, and transport connectivity will instill confidence among pilgrims and enhance their experience of visiting the sacred shrine. Wishing people a joyous Navratri, Suri urged them to celebrate with devotion while also maintaining discipline, cleanliness, and harmony. He reiterated that with the blessings of Mata Rani, Jammu and Kashmir will overcome its challenges and march towards peace, prosperity, and development.
