Palampur, July 21 -- Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and erstwhile union Minister Shanta Kumar on Monday lauded the spirit of communal harmony displayed during the Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra in Nahan, saying the cooperation extended by the Muslim community during the procession was a remarkable example of national unity and brotherhood.
In a statement, Shanta Kumar said the grand Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath was warmly welcomed by members of the Muslim community, who greeted the devotees and embraced them, presenting an inspiring example of mutual respect and social harmony in Himachal Pradesh.
He observed that while similar occasions in several parts of the country have sometimes witnessed communal clashes and violence, Nahan had d...