Warmth of hospitality during Amarnath yatra will defeat hate poltics: Mehbooba Mufti
Former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has urged local residents to welcome Amarnath pilgrims with hospitality to counter negative narratives about the region. She advocates for a peaceful, Gandhian-style approach to foster dialogue and improve Kashmir's image across India.
Why it matters
This initiative highlights ongoing efforts to bridge the socio-political divide between Kashmir and the rest of India through grassroots diplomacy during a major religious pilgrimage.
Former J&K Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday (June 15, 2026) called upon locals to educate Amarnath pilgrims and tourists about the importance of dialogue on Kashmir and fight the current hate politics with warmth of hospitality.
The article reports on a political figure's statement using neutral attribution, though it focuses on a specific regional political perspective.
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