Srinagar: PDP leader Zuhaib Yousuf Mir has raised concerns over the naming of the newly constructed Yatra Bhavan as “Seth Shri Premchand Garg Bhavan,” suggesting that the structure could have been named after a revered Kashmiri spiritual figure to reflect the region’s rich heritage.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mir wrote, “Kashmiris love hospitality and the coming of Yatris is our greatest honour. But it feels oddly unfair that the new Yatra Bhavan is not named after any of our own saints like Acharya Abhinavagupta, Utpaladeva, Keshav Bandhuji, or Nund Reshi.”
He said such decisions overlook the contributions of Kashmir’s own sages and philosophers. “Unfortunately, even the Kashmiri sages are not given the recognition they well deserve,” he added.
Despite the disappointment, Mir reiterated the region’s commitment to welcoming pilgrims. “We welcome them with open arms and may their spiritual journey be fulfilling,” he concluded.
