Phase-II hunger strike of KPSS enters day-2

Excelsior Correspondent

Srinagar, Nov 23: The second phase of Kashmiri Pandit Sangarash Samiti’s (KPSS) fast-unto-death today entered the second day here.
The KPSS is on the strike after the administration failed to act upon its assurances given to the Samiti during the phase-I of its hunger strike
The KPSS in a statement said Phase Two of our Fast-unto-Death entered the second day. “Both Sanjay Tickoo and Sandeep are in high spirits and determined now to take the battle to its logical conclusion. Now, only Government orders fulfilling our demands would be acceptable to the Samiti,” it said.
The Samiti is demanding implementation of High Court directions and recommendations of the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding jobs to the unemployed educated Kashmiri Pandit/ Kashmiri Hindu youths.
Monthly financial aid to 808 Non-Migrant Kashmiri Pandit – Kashmiri Hindu families living in Kashmir Valley along with providing accommodation to all deserving Non-Migrant Kashmiri Pandit – Kashmiri Hindu families living in Kashmir Valley as per recommendations of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
It also demands extension of benefits of Migrant Welfare Fund to the Non-Migrant Kashmiri Pandits – Kashmiri Hindus living in Kashmir Valley.