Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 18: The Kashmiri Pandit Conference (KPC) today reaffirmed their demand for a consolidated one place settlement in the land of Kashyap (Separate Kashyap Bhoomi) and said that they will not allow any dilution of this demand.
In a statement issued, the KPC, under the leadership of its president Kundan Kashmiri, firmly rejects and opposes any dialogue or talks with individuals, groups or organizations that stand against our demand for a consolidated, single-place settlement in Kashmir valley.
“Our return must come with institutional and constitutional guarantees, robust infrastructure development and a secured environment that ensures the long-term safety, dignity and well-being of our community,” he said.
Kundan Kashmiri said, “The right to decide our place and manner of resettlement is our fundamental and constitutional right and no individual, organization or government body has any authority to interfere in it. KPs have suffered seven exoduses in history and this time, we will not allow history to repeat itself. Our demand for a consolidated settlement at one place is not only a necessity but also a historical imperative, ensuring that our future generations live together safely as a community, safeguarding our religion, culture, traditions and way of life.”
“We further call upon the Government of India, UT Administration and all stakeholders to heed this demand with urgency. The time for lip service is over, we demand action now,” he said.
Other members of the organization have echoed these firm and unwavering views, including Tej Ji Pandita, Dr H L Saraf, M K Raina, Sushil Ji Bhat, Rattan Lal Raina, S L Zutshi, Suraj Wali and Rajender Dhar.
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