Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 23: Ashwani Kumar Chrungoo, senior BJP and Kashmiri Pandit leader appealed to the Government today that a one-time special package for tourism and pilgrimage related people be declared in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir. Since the suspension of the holy yatras in different areas of Jammu and Kashmir has severely hit people connected with this profession an unprecedented situation has arisen due to the compulsory lockdown.
Chrungoo further said that the concerns of the business community, the hoteliers and their staff, who are already under stress financially due to the lockdown, need to be counted so far as suspension of the yatras is concerned. These sections of the society should be granted a one-time relief package by the Shrine Boards concerned and the Government jointly so that their financial situation is saved and their families are fed. In this connection, he referred to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra, Katra, Shivkhori, Sukrala Mata, Cheechi Mata and other such Devsthan-Yatras in Jammu and Kashmir.
He said, “The decision to support vulnerable sections of the community is the duty of the Government and the society. In this connection, decision of the Government for financial support to the distressed and youth advocates is highly commendable”. The migrant laborers from various other states are being looked after by various agencies including political, social and religious organizations in Jammu province. “The action of feeding the poor and needy people in this hour of crisis is tantamount to solemnizing Hawana, Yagyas for gods and holy pilgrimages”. He appealed to the activists and the general public to assure and also take particular care of their deserving and needy neighbors from the downtrodden and poor sections of the society.
Chrungoo condemned the brutal attack on Arnab Goswami, Editor in Chief of the Republic Channel in Mumbai and termed it is a clear attack on the freedom of the press and the people connected with it. Meanwhile Freelance writer and socio -political activist Shiban Khaibri has also strongly condemned the attack on Arnab Goswami and demanded strong action against culprits.
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