STATE TIMES NEWS
SRINAGAR: Chairman Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday welcomed Amarnath pilgrims on the eve of commencement of annual yatra from July 1.
Extending best wishes to Amarnath Yatris as they embark on their spiritual journey in Kashmir, Azad in a statement, said the pilgrimage is part of Kashmiriyat wherein secular traditions sync in with spiritual journey for attainment of salvation at cave shrine.
Azad reminded people of Jammu and Kashmir that Amarnath Yatra symbolises tradition of communal brotherhood and harmony as they are the real stakeholders in smooth conduct of yatra for more than 100 years now. “The Amarnath Yatra commences immediately after Eid ul-Adha reflecting upon the spiritual aspect that makes it incumbent upon us as stakeholders to host yatris in a memorable manner so that they remember it forever that Kashmiris are the most hospitable people as hosts who love to welcome guests as pilgrims or tourists,” Azad said.
Stressing upon the government to provide all requisite facilities to Yatris in smooth conduct of Amarnath yatra, Azad directed his party leadership and workers to act as volunteers during the yatra.
“The administration should regulate the pilgrimage in a disciplined format as the number of yatris and tourists to the destinations en route yatra is expected to swell and surge during these two months of yatra,” Azad said.