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Katra remains shut for 5th day against ropeway project; BJP MLA joins protesters

IndiaTimes Sunday, 29 December 2024
Katra, the base camp for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage, remains shut for the fifth day due to protests against a proposed ropeway project. BJP MLA Baldev Raj Sharma threatens a hunger strike for the release of detained demonstrators. Shops and transportation in Katra are at a standstill, disrupting life for thousands of pilgrims.
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