#PAHALGAM: Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) Jammu and Kashmir unit has urged the devotees of Bhole Baba to visit the holy shrine of Amarnath in record numbers and without any fear, as a symbol of Hindu-Muslim unity and brotherhood. The party also demanded that the local people of the region should be given priority in pilgrim services by the Shrine Board and J&K administration.
A delegation of Shiv Sena leaders led by Manish Sahni, Party President J&K, visited the Amarnath Yatra Base Camp of Pahalgam, which is situated amidst the beautiful valley of Kashmir, to interact with service providers like mule owners, Palki Wallahs, tent owners and Langar providers, who serve to facilitate the pilgrimage of devotees.
Sahni said that the local Muslim community has always extended their whole-hearted support to make the Amarnath yatra a success and easy for the pilgrims. However, the locals providing all sorts of services for the last few years to pilgrims, like mule owners, Palki Wallahs , tent owners and Langar providers, have been ignored.
Shiv Sena demanded that the devotees who come to perform the Amarnath Yatra be given freedom to visit other tourist places in Jammu and Kashmir, and no restrictions be imposed on tourists during the journey. The party also expressed its anger at registration fees, and high tolls being imposed on vehicles carrying pilgrims and service providers across the country.
