Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday that peace is being established in Jammu and Kashmir and the Union Territory is once again returning to the old civilization and traditions after the abrogation of Article 370.
The Home Minister was speaking after inaugurating Maa Sharda Devi Temple in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district through video conferencing. The Center abrogated Articles 370 and 35(A) from the erstwhile state on 5 August, 2019. Jammu and Kashmir was bifurcated into two Union territories, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, on the same day.
Shah mentioned that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government is renovating many temples and faith centers for the revival of the culture in Jammu and Kashmir. The minister said that Sharda Peeth has been a historical center of India’s cultural, religious, and educational heritage.
“The Modi government will move in the direction of opening Sharda Peeth for devotees like Kartarpur Corridor. The Valley and Jammu are once again returning to their old traditions, civilization, and Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb due to the establishment of peace in Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370 following the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.” Shah stated.
In line with its commitment to social and economic transformation, Shah said, the Modi government has taken initiatives in all areas of Jammu and Kashmir, including the revival of culture. “Under this, systematic restoration and repair work is going on at 123 identified places, which include many temples and Sufi places.”
He said 35 places are being renovated at a cost of Rs 65 crore in the first phase. The minister said that 31 mega-cultural programs have also been organized by identifying the places of 75 religious and Sufi saints. “A total of 20 cultural festivals have also been organized here in every district, which will help a lot in reviving our old heritage.”