Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Tuesday said here the national integration tour by religious teachers of all religions from Kashmir exhibited how various communities can live together harmoniously. He also said this visit sends a significant message to the people of Kashmir about unity.
The Army Chief made these remarks after interacting with religious teachers including 15 Maulvis, four Pandits and two Granthis from former militancy hit areas of Reasi and Rajouri. They are on a tour to north India as part of Operation Sadbhavana and religious teachers represent major religions of the valley.
Rawat also said there is hardly any militancy in Reasi and Rajouri and people are happy.
He exhorted the teachers to work towards maintaining peace in the region and promised full support to them towards fulfilling their local requirements. Indian Army’s stand reflects the core values of the nation and this initiative is guided by this idea.
Officials said this capacity building tour, the first of its kind, showcases the secularism and unity of the Kashmiris working towards development of the region.
The total duration of the visit is eight days starting November two. During the tour, these teachers will be taken to Wagah - Attari Border, Gobindgarh fort, Golden Temple at Amritsar, India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb, Akshardham Temple, Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Select City Walk Mall at Delhi, Ajmer Sharif Dargah and Pushkar Lake at Ajmer, they added.