Return of KPs
Sir,
Hizbul Mujahideen's
bullying not to allow bifurcation of Kashmir is an
overarching posture, violating personal space. It is
based on the preposterous premise that they are the sole
arbiters of the destiny of all Kashmiris.
The overground ideologue
string-pullers of Hizb-no, not Pakistan- have so far
shied away from contesting an election and proving their
popularity among the Kashmir masses. In what capacity is
then Hizb talking about others or for others?
Kashmiris, in general, and
Kashmiri Pandits in particular, are capable of thinking
for themselves and about the political despensation that
suits them. Pandits have been articulating this not only
in India but across the globe. That they were against the
very idea of whatever Hizb and their mercurial masters
stood for became the first and foremost reason to quit
Kashmir. They are not prepared to let any individual,
group or Government decide anything about their return to
the Valley over their heads.
Kashmir not only belongs
to Kashmiri Pandits, it is the very origin of their
entire history, customs, academmia and continuity. This
attachment cannot be viewed just to showcase to the world
that all is well with secularism in Kashmir. The presence
in Kashmir of Pandits now and a few vested elements
talking about their imminent return now is at best
symbolic tokenism, a mere-window-dressing.
Kashmiri Pandits need no
invitation to return to the Vally nor any permission.
Return they shall at their terms. Clearly, it is now or
never for them. Hizb must shun overbearing dictations to
KP's.
We KPs are answerable to
our future generation who will ask us about our responses
in the wake of the catastrophe of internal displacement,
Hizb or no Hizb. We have reasons to believe that despite
our minor differences within our community, our
leadership is capable of taking wise steps to ensure our
collective well being.
We shall return to ''our''
Kashmir. The urge of majority of Pandits in this regard
is unstoppable now.
Yours etc...
K K Kaul
Lane Opp. Vijay Nagar,
Gole Gujral Road, Jammu.
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