Srinagar, Jun 09 (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Movement (JKPM) has extended warm greetings to all the pilgrims who are visiting Mela Kheer Bhawani which commences on Monday.

Greeting the visitors, JKPM President Dr. Shah Faesal said that, "Mela Kheer Bhawani is an important festival for the state and a marker of its pluralism and inclusion. State govt should ensure adequate funds for the conduct of the festival."

Shah Faesal visited Mata Kheer Bhawani temple at Tikker Kupwara and spent time with Kashmiri Pandit devotees.

Earlier also, Dr. Shah Faesal had urged the state government to increase the budget for the smooth conduct of the Yatra.

JKPM, Patron, Javed Mustafa Mir also felicitated people of the state especially Kashmiri Pandit brethren on the auspicious occasion of Mela Kheer Bhawani.

In his message, Javed Mustafa said that the occasion was a shining example of communal harmony and brotherhood.

He prayed that the occasion may prove harbinger of peace and prosperity in the turmoil ravaged state.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

On this occasion JKPM General Secretary Shehla Rashid said,"Mela Kheer Bhawani is an important part of our cultural heritage, and we urge the govt to ensure adequate facilities, especially for women and children. There should be baby feeding rooms, clean and accessible toilets, and other emergency provisions for women."

JKPM leader and media Advisor, Chafeeda Shah while felicitating Pandit community on the occasion of Mela Kherbhawani has said that the annual religious festival reinvigorates the bonds of brotherhood among the people of various faiths especially among Muslim and Kashmiri Pandit communities which was the hallmark of states rich pluralistic ethos.

She has urged the administration to provide all the required facilities to the yatries who are coming to Tulmulla Ganderbal to participate in the Mela Kheer Bhawani. (KNS)