Srinagar, July 2: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Thursday extended his warm greetings on the commencement of the annual Amarnath Yatra and conveyed his best wishes to all the devotees undertaking the sacred pilgrimage this year.
In a statement issued here, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari said, “I extend my warmest greetings on the commencement of the annual Amarnath Yatra. The first batch of pilgrims was flagged off from Jammu today, marking the beginning of this sacred spiritual journey. I wish all the devotees a safe, peaceful, and spiritually fulfilling pilgrimage.”
He said, “This annual pilgrimage has always been a shining symbol of Jammu and Kashmir's rich composite and inclusive culture. It reflects our cherished values of faith, harmony, mutual respect, and hospitality.”
Highlighted the contribution of J&K people, particularly the Muslim community, in facilitating the smooth conduct of the pilgrimage over the years, Syed Mohammad
Altaf Bukhari said, “People of Jammu and Kashmir, especially the Muslim community has always played a vital role in ensuring the safe, smooth, and hassle-free conduct of the Yatra, and they remain wholeheartedly committed to continuing this noble legacy with the same spirit of brotherhood and hospitality.”
Meanwhile, Apni Party General Secretary and Former MLA Rafi Ahmad Mir has also warmly welcomed the commencement of the annual Amarnath Yatra describing the sacred pilgrimage as a symbol of peace, faith and the centuries-old tradition of communal harmony in Jammu and Kashmir.
In a statement, Mir said the Amarnath Yatra is not only a significant religious pilgrimage but also a reflection of the Valley's culture of brotherhood, hospitality and mutual respect.