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| On day 1 at Raj Bhawan, Vohra hold out promise | | | Early Times Reporter
Jammu | June 26
On his day one in the office, the new Governor NN Vohra was faced with a piquant situation as all eyes remained focused on Raj Bhawan to mellow down the present crisis involving the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board of which the Governor happens to be the Chairman.
The Governor also heard view points of Deputy Chief Minister Muzaffar Haussain Baig and National Conference president Omar Abdullah on the issue and assured to resolve the crisis.
According to a Raj Bhawan spokesman, the Governor urged all segments of society including all political and social organisations to view various issues dispassionately and support all initiatives to restore peace and order, which he emphasized, is crucial to maintaining an atmosphere of harmony and amity for which Jammu and Kashmir is known for centuries.
Vohra expressed sorrow over the lives lost in the last few days and conveyed his sincere sympathy for the bereaved families. He was confident that all sections of the society will come forward and help in the urgent restoration of public order.
Vohra said that Shri Amarnathji Yatra has been a unique example of Kashmir's pluralistic ethos for centuries and owes its successful accomplishment to the active participation of the majority brethren.
He observed that the success of the yatra without the support of local population is unimaginable", and hoped that the people would continue to carry forward their glorious legacy without getting swayed by suspicions and provocations.
The Governor said that the Shrine Board is deeply sensitive to the sensibilities of the people on various issues including the environmental aspects of the yatra zone and said that every possible effort will be made to meet fully the ecological requirements. He said the Board shall be open to each and every suggestion in this regard and all necessary measures will be implemented on time bound basis.
Immediately after his swearing-in, Mr. Vohra conferred with Board officials and was informed that not a single permanent structure had been constructed in the base camps of Pahalgam and Baltal or enroute to the Cave Shrine. He issued strict instructions that besides maintenance of existing temporary structures no other activity shall be undertaken.
The Governor mentioned that "we must have to respect and assuage the urges and aspirations of all sections of society and strive for a peaceful and progressive Jammu and Kashmir". He wished the people of Ladakh, Kashmir and Jammu a bright future and prayed for peace and tranquility in the State. |
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