Kulgam, July 2 -- BJP leader Ravinder Raina said the people of Jammu and Kashmir are warmly welcoming Amarnath Yatra pilgrims in a traditional manner, holding a 'Kangri' as part of the greeting.

Speaking to ANI, Ravinder Raina said, "Shri Amarnath Yatra has reached the Kashmir Valley. The people of Jammu & Kashmir have welcomed the pilgrims. We are welcoming the pilgrims in a traditional way, holding this 'Kangri'."

DM Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan, said everyone is happy to welcome the yatris to the Valley.

"People from civil society, traders associations, apple growers and Administration have come here to welcome the yatris. We are very happy to welcome all the pilgrims to J&K," Khan said.

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