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Kashmiri pandits integral part of Kashmiri ethos: Sagar
4/3/2011 9:41:30 PM
EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, April 3: Describing the Kashmiri pandits as an integral part of the Kashmiri ethos, the Minister for Rural Development, Ali Mohammad Sagar has said their migration is a human tragedy which has created a vacuum in the Kashmiri society.
The Minister was speaking at a function organized by Aathwass- an organization of the displaced Writers, Artists, producers- the other day. MLC, Vijay Bakaya, senior officers, scores of intellectuals, writers and media personalities were also present.
Referring to the concept of Kashmiriyat, Sagar said that in spite of the fact the some vested interests tried to create a chasm between the two communities they still share a strong bond, common ethos and culture, which has no parallels in the annals of the history. “The time is not far way when they would return to their places and once again start living there and strengthen the age old traditions of mutual brotherhood, peaceful co-existence for which Kashmir was known globally.
The Minister said that the Government is aware of the role being played by different organizations working for the promotion and propagation of art and culture and every possible help would be provided to them.
Vijay Bakaya also spoke on the occasion and assured the organizers that government would extend all the help to organizations working for the upliftment and enrichment of the rich culture of the state.
On the occasion awards were also presented to different media personalities and writers which included Dr R L Shant, Bharti Zaroo, N D Jamwal, Farooq Nazki and Mushtaq Ali.
A colourful cultural programme was also presented and film dedicated to the legendary broadcaster of Kashmir Padamshri Pushkar Bhan was also showcased on the occasion.

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