DODA, Aug 27: Amid the ongoing dispute surrounding Radhe Sham Mandir, Doda, members of the Hindu Community today held a unity meeting at Balidani Santosh Thakur Bhawan, where a large number of community members participated.
During the meeting, the members expressed their support for Gagan Rana and decided that he will continue to serve as the President of Sanatan Dharam Sabha Doda.
The meeting also resolved that the Krishna Janmashtami Jhanki will be taken out as per the traditional route followed in previous years. The Jhanki will commence from Radhe Krishna Mandir and pass through Nagir Shiv Mandir, Tondowa Shiv Mandir and Bun Doda Shiv Mandir, before concluding at Radhe Sham Mandir.
Members of the Hindu Community stated that the traditional Janmashtami celebrations should continue peacefully and that the festival remains the immediate priority.
Regarding other issues related to the ongoing matter, it was decided that they will be addressed and resolved through legal and constitutional means.
The community members appealed for peace, unity and harmony and urged everyone to ensure that the Krishna Janmashtami celebrations are conducted peacefully and in accordance with the established tradition.