Srinagar, September 5(KNS): The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) has expressed concerns over certain practices at the Hazratbal shrine, emphasizing that activities within the revered site must respect the faith and sensitivities of devotees.
In a statement, the party recalled the guiding principle of Sher-i-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah: “Sher-i-Kashmir ka kya irshaad – Hindu, Muslim, Sikh Ittihaad.” The NC said that unity, mutual respect, and dignity for all faiths remain central to its ideology.
The statement highlighted that the Waqf, as a community trust sustained by contributions from ordinary Muslims, carries a responsibility of transparency, accountability, and adherence to traditions.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelThe NC said management of sacred spaces should remain above controversy and avoid actions that may hurt the sentiments of worshippers.
The party also called for any differences to be resolved through dialogue and humility rather than confrontation. It warned that arrests, threats, or punitive measures could deepen mistrust and distance the Waqf from the community it serves.
“Our shrines are symbols of faith, humility, and unity. They must remain spaces that inspire devotion, not division,” the NC statement read.(KNS).