Arun Jasrotia
Jammu,DD, After limiting the Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Yatra to Katra and making it incomplete, now preparations have been made to snatch the annual Holy Amarnath Yatra from Jammu, stated by Manish Sahni, President, Shiv Sena (UBT) Jammu-Kashmir unit.
In a press conference held today at the party’s state central office, state chief Manish Sahni said that in a very planned manner, the economic backbone of Jammu’s business, which is dependent on religious devotees, is being broken.
Before the year 2014, the Manmohan government had promised to send only 1-2 trains to Katra on the protest of the business class of Jammu, but during the Modi government, almost all the trains were reaching Katra directly. Due to which, along with affecting the business of Jammu, the Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Yatra has also become incomplete. Devotees were deprived of the darshan and blessings of the historical temples of Jammu including the first darshan, Kol Kandoli and second Deva Mai.
Now, under a well-thought-out strategy, preparations have been made to keep Jammu out of the annual Shri Amarnath Yatra. Trains are reaching Kashmir directly and the main base camp has been built in Srinagar’s Panthachowk. Whereas despite laying the foundation stone twice in 2021 and 2023, the work of Amarnath Yatra Base Camp in Jammu has not progressed beyond the foundation stone.
Sahni said that all the businesses related to religious tourism business including hotels, lounges, taxis in Jammu are facing a severe economic recession. Sahni said that he has no aversion to development but cannot see Jammu getting ruined. Plans should also be made to give impetus to the economy of Jammu.
On this occasion Meenakshi Chhibber (President Women Wing), Vikas Bakshi (General Secretary), Balwant Singh (Vice President), Raj Singh (President Kamghar Wing), Rohan Malwal (President Jammu) were present. the annual Holy Amarnath Yatra from Jammu, stated by Manish Sahni, President, Shiv Sena (UBT) Jammu-Kashmir unit.
In a press conference held today at the party’s state central office, state chief Manish Sahni said that in a very planned manner, the economic backbone of Jammu’s business, which is dependent on religious devotees, is being broken.
Before the year 2014, the Manmohan government had promised to send only 1-2 trains to Katra on the protest of the business class of Jammu, but during the Modi government, almost all the trains were reaching Katra directly. Due to which, along with affecting the business of Jammu, the Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Yatra has also become incomplete. Devotees were deprived of the darshan and blessings of the historical temples of Jammu including the first darshan, Kol Kandoli and second Deva Mai.
Now, under a well-thought-out strategy, preparations have been made to keep Jammu out of the annual Shri Amarnath Yatra. Trains are reaching Kashmir directly and the main base camp has been built in Srinagar’s Panthachowk. Whereas despite laying the foundation stone twice in 2021 and 2023, the work of Amarnath Yatra Base Camp in Jammu has not progressed beyond the foundation stone.
Sahni said that all the businesses related to religious tourism business including hotels, lounges, taxis in Jammu are facing a severe economic recession. Sahni said that he has no aversion to development but cannot see Jammu getting ruined. Plans should also be made to give impetus to the economy of Jammu.
On this occasion Meenakshi Chhibber (President Women Wing), Vikas Bakshi (General Secretary), Balwant Singh (Vice President), Raj Singh (President Kamghar Wing), Rohan Malwal (President Jammu) were present.DD
