Srinagar, June 11 (KNS): Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti, has extended warm greetings to the people, particularly Kashmiri Pandit community, on the eve of Mela Kheer Bhawani being celebrated at Tulmulla tomorrow.
In his message of felicitation, the Chief Minister prayed for peace and prosperity of the people of the State and the country. He wished the day to be harbinger of happiness and development for Jammu and Kashmir.
Emphasizing upon the significance of Mela Kheer Bhawani in the multi-religious ethos of J&K, Mehbooba said that the celebration of the Mela has been an epitome of harmony and brotherhood since ages. She called upon people to strengthen the bond of togetherness between various sections of the society.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Mehbooba Mufti described Kashmiri Pandits as "an important segment of Kashmiri ethos without which the very concept of Kashmiriyat is incomplete.
Emphasizing the significance of Mela Kheer Bhawani in the multi-religious ethos of the State, the Chief Minister hoped that with the dawn of peace in the state, the Kashmiri Pandit migrants would return to the valley with honour and dignity.
She further directed the state administration to ensure all facilities to the pilgrims who are visiting Kheer Bhawani for the annual festival. (KNS)