JAMMU: Asserting that the people of Kashmir cannot be separated from the people of Jammu, J&K Apni Party (JKAP) president Syed Mohammed Altaf Bukhari on Tuesdaysaid that 149-years-old Darbar Move should resume as the biannual move of Civil Secretariat bring the people of two regions close to each other.
Addressing the deputations, Altaf Bukhari said that the government should resume the bi-annual practice of Darbar Move as it provided opportunity of cultural exchange, better relationship between the people of Jammu and Kashmir, and boosts financial activities for six months in Jammu City and vice-e-versa.
“When darbar is in the winter capital, the employees with their families shift to Jammu from parts of Kashmir which helps in the growth of the economy of Jammu for six months and brings the people of two regions close to each other.
“Cultural exchange is important for a society which has seen difficult times in the past. Therefore, the govt. should resume the practice of darbar move which is in the interest of people of Jammu and Kashmir,” said Apni Party chief Bukhari.
He said, “The business activities have come down in Jammu. The traders believe that if the Darbar Move practice resumes, they will be able to overcome the financial losses they have suffered following August 2019 developments.
He urged the government to rethink their decision and permit the old practice.
Meanwhile, a deputation from Keshwan, Kishtwar led by Sarpanch Farooq Krinban also met Altaf Bukhari. General Secretary, Vijay Bakaya, General Secretary, Vikram Malhotra, and Provincial President, Jammu, Manjit Singh were present on the occasion.
Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on April 16,2021 In view of sharply rising cases of Covid in J&K, has deferred the biannual Darbar Move to Srinagar saying that the Civil Secretariat, which is the seat of the Union Territory administration shall function from Srinagar and Jammu cities simultaneously.
