Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 28: A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Kashmiri Pandit Sabha (KPS) Jammu was held today under the chairmanship of it’s president, K. K. Khosa which expressed deep concern over the delay in the formation of a pragmatic and time-bound roadmap essential for the return of displaced Pandits to Kashmir.
The dignified return and rehabilitation of displaced Kashmiri Pandits remains a long-pending national commitment that must now move from rhetoric to resolute action. Any attempt to reduce this process to symbolic gestures will only deepen mistrust and delay justice.
The meeting said a credible roadmap must be anchored in three non-negotiable principles: security, livelihood, and dignity. The establishment of secure residential settlements in the three erstwhile districts of Kashmir, supported by fast-track judicial processes for targeted crimes, is essential to restore confidence.
It said equally critical is the restoration of property rights through a dedicated legal mechanism initiated by the UT Government in April 2026 to it’s logical conclusion, alongside financial assistance for rebuilding homes and religious sites.
Economic rehabilitation must form the backbone of this effort like expansion of employment opportunities, incentives for private sector participation, etc, the meeting said.
It said furthermore, political representation and the creation of a statutory rehabilitation authority with accountability and community participation are imperative for sustained progress.
At this juncture, the Government led by Omar Abdullah must adhere to its stated commitments and assurances made to the people, including the displaced Kashmiri Pandit community. The promises articulated in NC manifesto cannot remain aspirational statements; they must translate into time-bound, measurable action on the ground. The credibility of governance will be judged not by intent, but by delivery.
It said the return of Kashmiri Pandits is not merely a rehabilitation exercise—it is a test of our collective resolve to uphold justice, pluralism, and national integrity. The time has come for decisive, transparent, and result-oriented action to ensure that the community returns not as victims of history, but as equal citizens with dignity, security, and rightful belonging.
The Sabha urged the Government to continue providing all existing ration benefits including relief amount at enhanced rates without disturbing the beleaguered community untill it returns to the Valley.
Those who attended the meeting include Deepak Dhar, Ashwani Koul, G. J. Kampasi, Subash Dhar, Rajinder Tiku, Prof. R. K. Ganjoo, V. K. Bakshi, Dr. Usha Tickoo, Dr. Sujata Sathoo, Asha Kitchloo, B. B. Gosain.
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