Buddha Amarnath yatra from tomorrow, J&K LG says admin, police, SFs committed to ensure safe, hassle-free pilgrimage
Addressing the inaugural session of Shri Budha Amarnath Yatra here at Abhinav Theatre as the first batch of the holy pilgrimage will be flagged off tomorrow morning at 6 am from Yatri Niwas Bhagwati Nagar, Sinha extended greetings and best wishes to the devotees, Baba Amarnath and Budha Amarnath Yatri Nyas, Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Bajrang Dal, and other stakeholders involved in the preparations and management of the yatra.
The Lieutenant Governor welcomed the devotees from across the country to pay obeisance to Lord Shiva.
'More than 3.77 lakh devotees have paid their obeisance at the holy cave during the ongoing Shri Amarnath Yatra. I am proud that we are collectively discharging our responsibility,' he said.
The Lieutenant Governor observed that the gathering of devotees and saints for the spiritual journey serves as a reminder of our timeless wisdom, cultural heritage, and rich traditions, which have long guided the world toward peace, progress, and unity.
'India gave the message of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam- world as one family. Our culture has always emphasized global welfare and peace. Now the time has come when the glorious legacy of our rich ancient traditions should be handed over to the new generation in Jammu and Kashmir,' he said.
The Lieutenant Governor also paid homage to the innocent civilians killed by Pakistan-Sponsored Terrorists in Pahalgam.
'Operation Sindoor still continues. Our police, security forces, administration are working with determination to foil the efforts of the enemy,' the Lieutenant Governor said.
Yudhvir Sethi, Vikram Randhawa, Gharu Ram Bhagat- Members of Legislative Assembly; Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar; IGP Jammu, Bhim Sen Tuti, senior officials and prominent citizens from different walks of life were also present.
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