Visits religious shrines; reviews sports infra in Anantnag
RK News Service
SRINAGAR, May 17: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma emphasized that the government remains committed towards safeguarding and promoting the unique cultural and spiritual heritage of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Minister on Sunday attended the inauguration ceremony of the sacred Adhikmas/Banumas/Purushotam Maas-Kumbh 2026 at the historic Mattan Temple and highlighted the importance of preserving the centuries-old traditions of communal harmony, brotherhood and coexistence in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Minister inaugurated the religious congregation amid the presence of devotees, religious scholars, community representatives and local residents.
Addressing the gathering, Satish Sharma said that Jammu and Kashmir has always been known for its rich spiritual and cultural legacy where people from different faiths have lived together in harmony and mutual respect for generations.
He said that such religious and cultural events serve as a strong reminder of the region’s composite culture and play a vital role in strengthening the social unity and fostering mutual understanding among communities.
Extending his greetings to the devotees and participants attending the sacred event, the Minister wished for peaceful and successful celebrations and prayed for lasting peace, prosperity and wellbeing of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Later, Satish Sharma visited Gurudwara Mattan, where he paid obeisance and interacted with members of the Sikh community. He reiterated the government’s resolve towards ensuring equal respect and support for all religious institutions and communities across Jammu and Kashmir.
Subsequently, the Minister paid obeisance at the revered Aishmuqam Shrine and prayed for peace, prosperity and communal harmony in the region. During the visit, he interacted with the devotees and local residents and described the shrine as a symbol of Kashmir’s spiritual heritage and centuries-old traditions of brotherhood and inclusiveness.