Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 11: Pt Prem Nath Bhat Memorial Trust (PNBMT) in a meeting here, today has expressed grave concern over failure of Government to bring a legislation in State Assembly regarding protection of Hindu shrines and temples in Valley as majority of them are in bad and dilapidated condition after they suffered a heavy damage and loss during 28 -year long turmoil in the Valley.
The meeting which was chaired by chairman of the Trust Dr Arjan Nath Pandita said despite the assurances given by the coalition and leaders of various political parties the Government failed to bring a legislation in the House regarding protection of the temples and shrines in Valley by constituting an independent Shrine and Temples Management Board.
The meeting in an appeal to Government and leaders of various political parties in the State urged them to bring the Legislation in the Budget Session of the Legislature and fulfill the commitment made with Kashmiri Hindus.
The meeting also decided that the Trust will intensify its campaign in this regard by approaching leaders of ruling as well as opposition parties once again. It said the religious places of Kashmir are having a great importance as they are both cultural centers as well as historical monuments and their protection for posterity is must.
The meeting also decided that there will be no change in this year’s Chetna Divas programme and both Chetna Divas as well as the amateur journalist award functions will be held as usual.
The meeting among others was addressed by Manmohan Thaploo, Bansi Lal Zar, M L Ganjoo, R L Pandita and M K Jalali.
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