Chandeal asks separatists to allow smooth conduct of Amarnath Yatra

Amarnath Yatra Welfare Society representatives at a press conference at Jammu on Wednesday. -Excelsior/ Rakesh
Amarnath Yatra Welfare Society representatives at a press conference at Jammu on Wednesday. -Excelsior/ Rakesh

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 31: Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra Welfare Society national general secretary Raju Chandeal has asked the separatists of Kashmir Valley to recall their promises made earlier that no hindrance will be created in the religious affairs of Kashmiri Pandits while performing their religious functions and festivals in the Valley.
While talking to reporters here today, he said the annual yatra of Swami Amarnath Ji is commencing in the month of June and separatists should ensure all cooperation in this regard.
Chandeal has demanded that the Hurriyat and separatist leaders will restrict their youth from indulging in any subversive activity during the Shree Amarnath Ji yatra allowing Kashmiri Pandits and Hindu pilgrims from out side the State to perform darshan at holy cave without facing any problem.
He said that Kashmir is known for the hospitality and it has been a tradition of the Valley so to keep the tradition intact the Hurriyat and separatists should allow the yatra to pass smoothly. The people of Kashmir are innocent and they are being misled by Pakistan. He made an appeal to people not to fall prey to Pakistan’s false propaganda.
He appealed the Government to ensure employment opportunities to Kashmiri youth and also appealed the youth to shun the path of violence.
Others present in the press conference included Jagat Guru Shree Swami Santoshand, Giri Ji Maharaj,  Swami Dayanand Shukla, MLC Ramesh Arora, J&K president of the Society A K Pandita, Choudhary Bashir, Haji Mushtaq, Mohi-ud-Din Tantry etc.