Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 9: Prem Nath Bhat Memorial Trust organised an intellectual meet today to chalk out strategy for the passage of the Shrines and Temples Bill.
The meeting was presided over by Justice (retd.) B.L.Bhat and those who spoke on the occasion included Vijay Bakaya, ex chief secretary, Kuldeep Khuda, former DGP, Dr.Agnishekhar, K.K.Khosa, Ajay Bharti, B.L.Bhat, Moti Lal Malla, Prof.B.L.Zutshi, Satish Kissu, B.L.Saraf, T.K.Ganjoo, R.K.Ganjoo, M.K.Bangroo and Prof.Sadhu.
The prominent who were present on the occasion included H.L.Bhat, Kashmiri Lal, C.P.Koul, Kanwar Bhat, M.K.Raina, Raj Nath Bhat, Shadi Lal Koul and Ashok Kangan.
The speakers were unanimous in their opinion that as a result of the struggle of PNBMT a renewed level of consciousness was generated in the community and people from all over the world got connected to the temple cause in Kashmir.
The speakers said that although the Temples Bill was not passed, Trusts struggle has begun to yield results. The temple committees at the district levels in Kashmir have begun to work with renewed confidence and have started undertaking some repair and developmental works, which is highly encouraging. Many examples were given where the pro active approach of the Trust could prevent the misappropriation of the temple properties and the recent being that of the temple land at Bemina Colony, Srinagar which was retrieved through administrative action.
Some members expressed opinion that as a result of the struggle of the PNBMT, the bill has reached the political stage and we must reach out to the highest political leadership in the country for the passage of the Temples and Shrines Bill. As of now there is no Assembly in the UT so the Bill has to be passed by the Parliament.
The welcome address was read by the secretary of the Trust Sundri Lal Koul.
The programme was conducted by the president PK Virender Raina.
Chairman C.L.Pandita presented the vote of thanks.
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