Social reformer Sri M’s pan-India march for harmony concludes in Srinagar

New Delhi, Apr. 30 : A padayatra led by social reformer Sri M to promote inter-faith harmony concluded in Srinagar amid a renewed call for peaceful coexistence. Ending a 7,500-km journey by foot, the veteran spiritual guide undertook with his pan-India team from Kanyakumari almost 16 months ago.The 474-day ‘Walk of Hope’, which covered 11 states of the country since its start from the southern tip on January 12, 2015, was received with festive fervor in the Jammu and Kashmir capital, where the 67-year-old peacemaker addressed a gathering by the Dal Lake on Friday evening, reiterating the need for working in unison for the development of India, which has people from across a range of religions, race, socio-economic background among others.”The padayatra has been a significant success. We have been able to convey the message of peace and harmony to millions along the route,” said Kerala-born Sri M (born as Mumtaz Ali Khan), who led 65-plus core-group volunteers in the journey during which he met people from various walks of life, besides leaders across the political spectrum and influential figures from different fields.”We have experienced an underlying spirit of oneness in people and their interest in maintaining an atmosphere of togetherness for the progress of the country,” he added.The Walk of Hope, he announced, will have a second edition.