Excelsior Correspondent
TULAMULLA, June 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today visited Kheer Bhawani Tulamulla and interacted with various groups of Kashmiri Pandits who have arrived here to participate in Mela Kheer Bhawani and pay obeisance at the Temple of Ragnia Mata.
The Chief Minister, who was accompanied by Minister of State for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation, Ajaz Ahmad Khan and National Conference Provincial President and Legislator Nasir Aslam Wani, inspected the arrangements made at the temple complex for the devotees.
The Chief Minister said that his Government is keen to see smooth and peaceful return of Kashmiri Pandits to their native land and live in harmony and brotherhood with Muslim brethren so that the trait and tradition of communal amity is strengthened and nurtured.
The Chief Minister wished well-being to the people and peace and prosperity to the country and the State.
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Ghulam Nabi Azad also visited Ganderbal and attended the Mela Kheer Bhawani.
Minister of State for Cooperatives, Dr. Manohar Lal Sharma accompanied Mr. Azad.
Mr. Azad interacted with the devotees and inquired about the facilities made available for them in and around the shrine. He asked devotees to pray for peace, prosperity and development of the State.
Interacting with people, Mr. Azad said that our leaders have given sacrifices for upholding the tradition of communal harmony. He appealed them to promote mutual brotherhood and work for making firm the fabric of the composite culture woven by Sufis and Saints, centuries ago, in the State.
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