Mehbooba, Mirwaiz question proposed ‘tantra’ retreat in Gurez
The leaders cite religious and cultural concerns and point to a similar retreat in Goa that was canceled after public outcry, Mufti said.
7 Articles
7 Articles
Mehbooba, Mirwaiz question proposed ‘tantra’ retreat in Gurez
Srinagar, Sep 19: A proposed four-day meditation retreat in Jammu and Kashmir’s Gurez Valley has triggered a political and religious controversy, with former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq urging the authorities to intervene. The programme, titled “Tantra in Silence – A Journey Within,” is scheduled from September 24 to 27 in Gurez. Promotional material identifies Swami Dhyan Sumit as the facilitator and advertises accomm…
No permission sought or issued for proposed Gurez event: Govt
SRINAGAR: Assistant Director Tourism Gulmarg today clarified regarding social media post circulated through the twitter handle ” Tantra in silence at gurez” that his office has neither granted any permission nor issued any authorization for conducting the said event, through an official communication.It further stated that, “this office has no information or official communication regarding the proposed event referred to in the said social media…
Gurez meditation retreat sparks debate in J&K
A proposed four-day meditation retreat in Jammu and Kashmir’s Gurez Valley has drawn criticism from former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who are urging authorities to intervene and scrutinize the event. Concerns have been raised about the program's alignment with the region's cultural and religious ethos.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
