SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President and Member of the Parliament from Srinagar Dr Farooq Abdullah visited Chandwari and Pahalgam to review the preparedness and response mechanism of all the stakeholder departments on the Pahalgam route of Shri Amarnathji Yatra. He also conducted on-site inspection of facilities and urged the stakeholder departments to ensure best possible lodging, health care, communication network, sanitation, water supply, weather forecasting and emergency response.
Dr Farooq also chaired a review meeting on the preparedness of annual Shri Amarnathji Yatra with representatives of various stakeholder departments in Pahalgam. He was accompanied by senior leader Mian Altaf Ahmed, Treasurer Shammi Oberoi, Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq, his Political Advisor Mushtaq Guroo, District President Anantnag Altaf Ahmad Wani. Among others representatives of various stakeholder departments were also present on the occasion.
Describing the Amarnath Yatra as a symbol of brotherhood in the Kashmir Valley, he said those spreading hatred in the country should witness how both communities including Muslims and Hindus in Kashmir come together to support each other for the smooth conduct of the annual pilgrimage.
The NC president urged those who propagate hatred to observe the camaraderie and cooperation between Muslims and Hindus during the yatra. He emphasized the importance of the Amarnath Yatra for the livelihood of the local population, particularly those who work during the pilgrimage season.

KR Desk