CM Omar Abdullah reviews preparations for annual Pandit pilgrimage in Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is overseeing preparations for the annual Kheer Bhawani mela, a significant pilgrimage for Kashmiri Pandits. The administration expects increased attendance this year following improved security conditions and recent community outreach efforts.
Why it matters
The pilgrimage serves as a barometer for social normalcy and cultural reconciliation in the Kashmir Valley.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday (June 18, 2026) took stock of the arrangements made for the upcoming mela at the Mata Kheer Bhawani shrine in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, where thousands of displaced Kashmiri Pandits converge every year.
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