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SRINAGAR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday inaugurated a Houseboat Festival organised by the Department of Tourism of Jammu and Kashmir at the famous Dal Lake here, officials said.
The minister also witnessed a musical fountain and laser show, that, he said, was “a mesmerising experience”.
The Houseboat Festival has been organised as part of the ‘Iconic Week’ festival celebrating the spirit of Jammu and Kashmir, the officials said.
Shah was accompanied by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office Jitendra Singh.
Later, Shah took to Twitter to share pictures of the event.
“It was a mesmerising experience to watch the musical fountain and laser show at Srinagar’s iconic Dal Lake. Also inaugurated the ‘Houseboat Festival’ organised by the J&K Tourism,” Shah said in a tweet.
Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said Sufism was a part of India’s rich cultural heritage.
Shah, who is on a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, had a meeting with Sufis and saints here.
“Kashmir has been since beginning the focal point of India’s rich heritage. Sufi culture is also part of that richness which is embodiment of peace and liberalism,” he tweeted in Hindi.
“Today, I met Sufi saints in Srinagar and held a detailed discussion for re-establishing peace and coexistence in Kashmir,” he added.