Srinagar, Jun 22: Ashok Bhan, Chairman of the Kashmir Policy & Strategy Group, extended greetings on the occasion of Zeth Ashtami and highlighted the importance of preserving Kashmir’s spirit of coexistence, while calling for peace and the dignified return of Kashmiri Pandits.
On the sacred occasion of Zeth Ashtami, my warm greetings and heartfelt good wishes to Kashmiris Pandits across the globe. This auspicious day, dedicated to the worship of Mata Ragnya Devi at the revered Kheer Bhawani Temple, is a celebration of faith, devotion, and the timeless spiritual heritage of Kashmir.
It rekindles our collective memories and strengthens our bond with the land that has nurtured generations of Kashmiris belonging to all communities.
Kashmir Policy & Strategy Group express deep appreciation and gratitude to Muslim, Sikh, and other brethren in Kashmir for the warmth, affection, and emotive welcome they continue to extend to Kashmiri Pandits visiting their homeland on this sacred occasion.
Such gestures of love and goodwill reaffirm the enduring spirit of civilisational ethos founded on mutual respect, coexistence, and shared cultural values. They inspire hope that the wounds of the past can be healed through understanding, compassion, and reconciliation.
As thousands of devotees gather to pay obeisance at the holy shrine, let us collectively pray for lasting peace, harmony, and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir. May this Zeth Ashtami strengthen the resolve for the dignified return, rehabilitation, and reintegration of exiled Kashmiri Pandits in their ancestral homeland.
Let us work together to revive the inclusive glory of Kashmir, restore its civilisational ethos, and build a future where every Kashmiri can live with dignity, security, and a sense of belonging.
