Priority is to ensure peaceful conduct of Amarnath Yatra: Jitendra

Jammu: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday said that immediate priority is to ensure peaceful and successful conduct of the upcoming Amarnath Yatra and the responsibility for this is to be shared not by the Government alone, but also by the civil society.
Two month long Shri Amaranth Yatra is starting from June 28.
“All of us need to cooperate with each other for safe and comfortable passage of Yatra and at the same time, exercise a high degree of alertness to pre-empt any mischief to disturb the Yatra”, said Dr Singh while speaking to media persons at the sidelines of “Mega Mudra Awareness Camp” in Kathua district.
Dr Singh said, he was somewhat disappointed this morning to learn that the registration for the Amarnath Yatra, up till now, was very low compared to last year.
He said, Kathua, being the gateway of entry into the State, owes a special responsibility to send out a clear message that the people of Kathua are enthusiastically waiting to welcome the pilgrims from all over the world and would ensure that these pilgrims are not put to any inconvenience, on any account.
He said, he had discussed, in detail, with District Commissioner Kathua, Rohit Khajuria, the arrangements for ensuring hospitable journey of the Yatra from Lakhanpur onwards.
In response to a query about the possible continuation or discontinuation of the suspension of operations (ceasefire) announced by the Government of India, Dr Singh said, “wait for the midnight tonight. Whatever decision is taken by the government will be in the interest of the nation and also in keeping with the expectations of the people.”