Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 16: A meeting of the All J&K Passengers’ Welfare Association, led by its president Pt RC Sharma, was held to discuss the alleged exorbitant airfare from Jammu Airport to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan.
The association strongly condemned the current fare of Rs 35,000 for a same-day return trip, calling it unjustified and financially burdensome for pilgrims. AJKPWA demanded that the fare be reduced to Rs 10,000.
Pt RC Sharma highlighted the unfairness of the current fare structure, emphasizing that it prevents many devotees, especially those from economically weaker sections, from undertaking the sacred journey. “The existing airfare is excessively high and unjustified. We demand a reduction to Rs 10,000 to ensure that the pilgrimage remains accessible to all,” he stated.
During the meeting, the members unanimously authorized Pt RC Sharma to write a formal letter to Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, who is also the Chairman of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. The letter will urge the Lt Governor to intervene and slash the airfare to a more reasonable rate of Rs 10,000 for a same-day return trip.
Other prominent members who spoke in the meeting, included Jaspal Singh, Swaran Lal, Prince Raina, Baldev Singh, Prem Singh, Daleep Sharma, Veena Bakshi and Reeta Sharma.
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