Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 21: Youth 4 Panun Kashmir (Y4PK) today unveiled the Jagti Declaration 2025, a landmark initiative to reignite the struggle for justice, cultural preservation and the reclamation of the homeland for Kashmiri Pandits.
The declaration announced today at a press conference in Press Club Jammu, outlined key priorities for the year, emphasizing youth leadership and grassroots action.
Speaking to the media, Rahul Kaul (apex body member of Y4PK) said, “The Jagti Declaration marks a renewed commitment to the Margdarshan Resolution of 1991. It outlines a roadmap to ensure the preservation of our heritage and a secure future for our community.
Explaining the declaration’s details, he highlighted that the Jagti Camp would serve as the hub for all major community programmes in 2025. “The 3rd International Kashmiri Hindu Youth Conference is scheduled to take place in Jagti. This global event will bring together young Kashmiri Hindus to strategies and strengthen the Panun Kashmir movement,” he said.
Announcing the Ajay Khosa Memorial Scholarship, he mentioned full education funding for meritorious students up to Class 12 and sponsorship for 30 students at the Jonraja Institute of Genocide and Atrocities Studies to document and amplify the genocide narrative.
Regarding the reaffirmation of the Margdarshan Resolution of 1991, Kaul stated that the community has reiterated Panun Kashmir (our own Kashmir) as the only just and viable solution for their rehabilitation.
Addressing security concerns in Jagti, he announced that Y4PK plans to install 100 solar-powered street lights to enhance safety and ensure a secure environment.
Responding to inquiries about the involvement of the new generation in community affairs, Y4PK president Vithal Chowdhary stressed that this declaration is more than a document. It is a pledge to remain steadfast in their mission, he said.
Y4PK general secretary Digamber Raina stated that the Jagti Declaration strengthens their roadmap for achieving these goals while Ashwani Bhat (senior activist at Panun Kashmir) said the declaration’s focus on this community ensures our voice remains strong and united.
