Jammu, Dec 31: Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CC&I) Tuesday advocated dialogue with the Snagarsh Samiti over Katra shutdown stressing that the issue be resolved or the larger interests of pilgrims.
A meeting of the Office Bearers of the Chamber of Commerce & Industry was convened at Chamber House under the leadership of Arun Gupta to discuss the situation arising from the shutdown call by Sangrash Samiti against the proposed ropeway project and the extension of the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway beyond Katra.
The office bearers expressed serious concern over the hardships faced by thousands of pilgrims visiting the holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi since December 25, emphasizing the widespread negative impact across the country. “The Chamber has called on the administration to initiate an unconditional and meaningful dialogue with all stakeholders. This dialogue should focus on addressing the concerns of the people of Katra, especially as women and children are actively involved in the ongoing agitation, while also considering the upcoming Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage,” a statement issued here said. Present at the meeting were Anil Gupta, Sr. Vice President, Rajeev Gupta, Jr. Vice President, Rajesh Gupta, Secretary and Rajesh Gupta, Treasurer.
