Srinagar: The Amarnath cave shrine in Jammu and Kashmir has achieved a major milestone with the completion of a motorable road, marking the first time vehicles can access the holy site. However, this development has sparked criticism from the People's Democratic Party (PDP), who have referred to it as a "catastrophe" and the "biggest crime" against Hindus.

The road expansion project from Dumail to the Amarnath cave was undertaken by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). This initiative is intended to enhance the convenience and accessibility of the pilgrimage for devotees. The BRO recently shared a video on X, showcasing the journey of the first set of vehicles to reach the Amarnath cave shrine.

PDP spokesperson Mohit Bhan has expressed strong disapproval of the project, suggesting that it transforms religious pilgrimages into mere picnic spots for political gains and raises concerns about potential environmental consequences.

"This is not history, it's the biggest crime one can commit against Hinduism and its faith in nature. Hinduism is all about immersing in the spiritual embrace of Mother Nature, which is why our pilgrimages are nestled in the Himalayas," Bhan posted on X.

"We have witnessed the wrath of God in places like Joshimath and Kedarnath, and yet we seem to be not learning any lessons, but rather inviting a catastrophe in Kashmir," he added. In response to these criticisms, the BJP's J-K unit emphasized that the road construction was carried out after a thorough Environmental Impact Assessment, and no trees were cut during the process.

"PDP's opposition and attempts to find faults in the road expansion project seem reminiscent of the 2008 land dispute, but the people are wise enough not to fall victim to the politics of deceit again," the BJP stated in a post on X.

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