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| Kashmir Awaits Pandits | | | | While inaugurating the newly constructed Transit Residential Complex for PM Package Employees in Srinagar, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha reiterated that Kashmir is incomplete without Kashmiri Pandits and reaffirmed the resolve of the government to rehabilitate them in their home land. The dignified return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits to their homeland remains one of the most significant challenges confronting Jammu and Kashmir. The community, which has been an integral part of Kashmir’s rich cultural, spiritual and intellectual heritage, was forced to leave the Valley in early 1990s. Decades later, the aspiration for a peaceful and dignified return continues to be a deeply emotional issue for thousands of displaced families. “Kashmir is incomplete without Kashmiri Pandits and it is deprived of a precious part of its soul. Dignified return of Kashmiri Pandit families is a commitment to restoring the historical heritage and human dignity of the Kashmir Division. This entire region’s natural, cultural, and spiritual beauty will attain completeness only when Kashmiri Pandit brothers and sisters return to their homeland with respect, security, and confidence,” the Lieutenant Governor said. These words carry profound significance. Kashmiri Pandits are not merely a displaced community seeking rehabilitation; they are an inseparable part of Kashmir’s civilisational heritage. Their contribution to literature, education, administration, art and intellectual life has enriched the region for centuries. Their absence has created a cultural void that cannot be filled through infrastructure development alone. The construction of transit residential complexes for employees appointed under the Prime Minister’s employment package is an important step towards providing accommodation and facilitating their professional engagement in the Valley. Such facilities can help improve living conditions and provide a sense of stability to employees who have returned to Kashmir for work. The responsibility to rehabilitate Kashmiri Pandits does not rest with the government alone. Society must also play a constructive role in restoring the confidence of the displaced community. Kashmir’s composite culture, traditionally rooted in coexistence and mutual respect, must be revived through meaningful engagement between communities. The return of Kashmiri Pandits should not be viewed merely as an administrative exercise or a political promise. It is a moral responsibility and an opportunity to heal historical wounds. Their dignified rehabilitation would strengthen Kashmir’s social fabric and reaffirm its commitment to inclusivity. As LG Sinha rightly observed, Kashmir’s natural, cultural and spiritual beauty will attain completeness when Kashmiri Pandits return to their homeland with dignity and confidence. A truly peaceful and prosperous Kashmir must belong to all its people, without exception. |
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