CM Omar Abdullah chairs high-level meeting to finalize Muharram arrangements
SRINAGAR, JUN 18: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat to review and finalize arrangements for the upcoming holy month of Muharram.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary; Ministers Sakeena Itoo, Javed Ahmed Rana, Javed Ahmad Dar, and Satish Sharma; Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani; Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo; Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta; administrative secretaries; the Inspector General of Police Kashmir; Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Deputy Commissioners of Srinagar, Budgam, Baramulla and Jammu; Members of the Legislative Assembly; senior officers from line departments; prominent heads of Shia and religious organizations; and other concerned officials.
Officers from outside stations attended the meeting through video conference.
In his address, the Chief Minister reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment to ensure that all arrangements for Muharram are made with utmost efficiency and care.
“We will leave no stone unturned in our efforts, and there should be no shortcoming from our side,” the Chief Minister asserted.
Highlighting the significance of the meeting, he remarked:“The very size and composition of this meeting reflects the importance we attach to the sacred month of Muharram.”
The Chief Minister emphasized that administrative focus should not be limited to just the first ten days of Muharram.
“The rituals and religious observances of Muharram span two months and eight days. The government must remain responsive even beyond the 10th day of Muharram,” he stressed.
Acknowledging that this year Muharram coincides with the Amarnath Yatra, the Chief Minister noted the increased responsibility on the administration to ensure the smooth conduct of both events. In this context, he announced the appointment of a Secretary-level Nodal Officer—independent of the Divisional Commissioner—to coordinate inter-departmental efforts and oversee Muharram arrangements across the Union Territory.
The Chief Minister outlined key focus areas identified during the meeting:
