Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that 1.3 crore citizens of the Union territory wholeheartedly participated in the recently concluded Shri Amarnathji Yatra and set a new benchmark for its rich cultural tradition.<br />''<br />''The Lieutenant Governor felicitated around 110 officers of the civil administration, police, army, paramilitary forces and Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board for the arrangements and smooth conduct of the Yatra during a function at the Raj Bhavan yesterday.<br />''<br />''He expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for their support and called every stakeholder an ambassador of Jammu and Kashmir.<br />''<br />''Mr Sinha said that he was quite thankful to the people, civil society, religious and political leaders, medical staff, ponywallahs, pithuwallahs, sanitation workers for their support and dedication to service of pilgrims and ensuring best possible arrangements for their comfort and well-being.<br />''<br />''Underscoring that the yatra is a symbol of the ancient Sanatan tradition and one of biggest spiritual festivals of Jammu and Kashmir, Mr Sinha said, 1.3 crore citizens wholeheartedly participated in it.<br />''<br />''He said that even after being one of the most weather-affected yatras this year, around 3.65 lakh pilgrims successfully made darshan at the holy cave shrine owing to efficient planning, immaculate implementation and seamless coordination between all stakeholders.<br />''<br />''He said that every person and every pilgrim associated with the yatra is now the brand ambassador of Jammu and Kashmir and this amalgamation of humanity and spirituality is being discussed in every corner of the country. <br />''<br />''<br />