Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President, Showkat Mir, urges authorities to ensure adequate arrangements for Mela Khir Bhawani.
Mir called upon the administration to make comprehensive arrangements for the smooth conduct of the annual Mela Khir Bhawani, which is scheduled to take place at the revered shrine in Tulmulla, Ganderbal, and other associated shrines across the Valley.
“Mela Khir Bhawani holds immense religious and emotional value for our Kashmiri Pandit brothers and sisters. It is imperative for the administration to ensure proper facilities, including transport, security, sanitation, healthcare, and accommodation, for all pilgrims,” he said.
He also stressed the need for coordination between various government departments to facilitate a peaceful and well-organized celebration. Mir urged the concerned authorities to restore and maintain infrastructure around the shrine, ensure round-the-clock power and water supply, and set up medical camps and help desks for the convenience of devotees.
He reiterated the party’s commitment to safeguarding the pluralistic ethos of Jammu and Kashmir and called for collective efforts to make the event a symbol of unity and brotherhood.