To pay homage to Kedarnath victims, who lost their lives in June-2013 disaster, Rajya Sabha MP Tarun Vijay organised a special prayer and yagna in Dehradun on Monday.
He demanded a white paper from Harish Rawat Government on Kedarnath tragedy and relief work. He alleged that nothing has been done to help the victims and facilitate pilgrims in the State.
By facilitating the pilgrims they would have helped the State economy because State 30 per cent revenue comes from tourism only.lambasting against the Congress-led Uttarakhand Government; State BJP president Teerath Singh Rawat alleged that both Chief Ministers including former Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna and incumbent CM Harish Rawat have been insensitive and gave corrupt regime.
MP Vijay demanded that the State Government should issue white paper on Kedarnath disaster and relief.Rawat further said that he would meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and would request to conduct special audit of disaster relief fund, which was allocated to the State for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the State.
A large number of participants lighted candles to mourn the dead and pay homage. RSS State secretary laxmi Prasad jaiswal gave vivid account of sangh relief work and lamented Government lethargy.
Anjali verma secretary Rashtriya Sewika samitit (RSS), Dr Farooq, Rakesh Oberoi and Swamiji from local Ramkrishna Mission also addressed the gathering.