Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 14: On the commencement of the Kashmiri Pandit Nirvasan Samvat-25, Panun Kashmir (PK) held a function today at its office here. The programme was attended by activists from across various sections of the society.
Upinder Kaul, general secretary-PK conducted the proceedings of the function and also presented the welcome address while Ashwani Kumar Chrungoo, president, PK presided over the programme.
The vote of thanks was presented by Virender Raina, National spokesperson PK. On the occasion, 25 earthen lamps were lit by the activists in commemoration of the 25th year of KP Nirvasan Samvat sending a big message to the community on the day of Bhaiskhi. The programme among others was attended by Kamal Bagati, B N Khaar, Vijay Qazi, Ravinder Punjabi, Ramesh Kaul and Sameer Bhat.
Ashwani Kumar Chrungoo, in his address said that it was in the year 2000 that P K adopted a resolution on “Kashmiri Pandit Nirvasan Samvat” which later on found a great support at all levels. The Resolution emphasizes that due to the mishandling of the Kashmir tangle by the powers that be, the current exile of the Pandits may not terminate in the very near future. It is accordingly apprehended that this exile of the community may, as the past ones, also, remain confined within the covers of the history books. Thus, it would be appropriate that the ethnic cleansing and exile of the Pandits from the Valley be recorded in such a manner that it serves as a living reminder to the community. It should also create a burning urge among all generations to strive hard to regain the lost Homeland. “We, on this occasion make an earnest and humble appeal to all the community organs to make use of the ‘Kashmiri Pandit Nirvasan Samvat’ for all social, political, cultural and other purposes and contribute towards a positive and purposeful life in exile’’.
B N Khaar, Vice President said that the programme as has been conducted today sends a clear message to the society about its aims and objectives.
Virender Raina, National Spokesperson on the occasion said that a positive change is expected to take place in the country. There is an overwhelming support for this positive change. “We make an earnest appeal to the people to extend their full support to the Udhampur Parliamentary constituency candidate Dr. Jitendra Singh and make him successful. If voting pattern of 10th April is any indicator, then the victory of Dr Jitendra Singh is on cards’’, he added.
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