Farooq Abdullah reviews yatra arrangements

National Conference President and Member Parliament Srinagar Dr Farooq Abdullah Tuesday visited Baltal base camp and Panjtarni and took stock of arrangements made for the Amarnath pilgrims.

Abdullah, accompanied by NC Provincial President JammuDevender Singh Rana, was briefed about the facilities set up for the smoothconduct of the pilgrimage   at variouspoints along the track and at the base camps of Pahalgam and Baltal.

   

Interacting with the yatris at both Panjtarni and Baltal,Abdullah described Amarnath Yatra as a shining symbol of Kashmir’s glorioussecular ethos and its unique spirit of unity in diversity, an NC handout said.

Abdullah said that people of Kashmir have demonstrated highdegree of hospitality from times immemorial for the successful conduct of thisancient pilgrimage.

Praying for peace and tranquillity in the state and thecountry, Abdullah hoped the pilgrims will return to their homes as ambassadorsof harmony and amity, which he described as the cornerstone of Kashmir’sheritage.

He wished pilgrims successful and blissful yatra. He exudedconfidence that their stay in the valley will be memorable.

At various yatra points, the pilgrims gave account of theirjourney up to the base camps and expressed satisfaction over the arrangementsmade by the authorities.

They also gave suggestions for making further improvementsin the arrangements, the statement said.

Abdullah urged Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) and theState Government to ensure all comforts by way of boarding, lodging and otherlogistics for the pilgrims.

He called for synergized efforts by various agencies instreamlining and making the yatra successful.

Later, Devender Singh Rana visited the cave shrine and paidobeisance at the sanctum sanctorum.

Rana prayed for universal brotherhood, peace andtranquillity in the state and the country.

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