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Early Times Report
Jammu, July 29: Although he visited Zadibal Srinagar to attend Ashoora, National Conference president and former Chief Minister Dr. Farooq Abdullah is finding it difficult to “digest” historic initiatives being taken by the UT administration for Muharram processions.
“I welcomed the decision of the government to allow the Muharram procession from the traditional route after a gap of over three decades”, Dr Abdullah said but he questioned the timing to give such relaxations.
After a gap of over three decades, the Shia community in Srinagar on Thursday took out 8th Muharram procession on the traditional Gurubazaar to Dalgate route, with hundreds participating in it in peaceful conduct. The procession was taken out by members of the Shia community after permission was granted by the Jammu and Kashmir administration.
Jammu and Kashmir Government has termed the 8th Muharram procession as another historic landmark in the continued march toward peace and stability. An official spokesman said that it shows the situation is at par with the days when normalcy was prevailing in the Kashmir Valley.
“8th Muharram procession used to come out from Guru Bazar and culminate at Imambargah Dalgate before it was banned in 1989. Today the entire world is witnessing commitment & determination of the govt to ensure a peaceful environment, freedom, love, compassion & harmony in society”, office of the LG Manoj Sinha tweeted.
“It is an occasion to reaffirm our commitment to peace and dedicate ourselves to the progress and prosperity of J&K UT. Several historic decisions have seen the light of the day in a few years and a peaceful J&K has emerged on the horizon. Let’s further strengthen our bonds & unity”, the office of LG further tweeted while quoting Manoj Sinha. |
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