J&K LG meets political leaders, discusses Amarnath Yatra preparations –

Jammu & Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha today held a meeting with political leaders at Raj Bhawan in 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, Nirmal Singh and Kavinder Gupta (BJP); Tara Chand and Ghulam Ahmad Mir (Indian National Congress); Showkat Ahmad Mir and Jagdish Singh Azad (National Conference); Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami (CPIM); Sajad Gani Lone (Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Conference); Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari (Jammu & Kashmir Apni Party); Iltija Mufti (PDP) and Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen Shah (Jammu & Kashmir People’s Democratic Front). The L-G shared the dedicated efforts made by the Amarnath Ji Shrine Board, Administration, Jammu & Kashmir Police, security forces and all the stakeholders for the safe and successful conduct of the holy yatra. The Lt Governor said, with 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 and Kashmir. He also 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. He said, the leaders of all political parties are members of the Jammu & Kashmir family, and 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,” he said. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and all the senior leaders reiterated their commitment and assured every support to the holy pilgrimage.