Homeland solely resolution to finish race murder of KPs

Reiterating its demand of separate fatherland for seven large integer Kashmiri Hindus among natural depression with Union Territory standing, Panun Kashmir (PK) nowadays appealed the community folks to strengthen the organization because the fatherland was the sole answer to their all miseries and hardships.

The PK, that launched its fifth part of door to door awareness campaign among the displaced Hindus to accelerate the struggle for fatherland and Martyrs Day to apprise them of the abysmal and desperate condition of Kashmiri Pandits swing up in Jagti camp and alternative camps asked the community to accentuate the struggle for the cause.

Today's campaign was started from Barnai and Bantalab areas close to here underneath the leadership of Daya Krishan Kaul chairwoman PK.

Addressing the displaced Pandits, man Kaul reiterated the demand of fatherland for the seven large integer KPs living associate exiled life for over last twenty three years. He aforementioned the open threats given to KP youth in Kashmir appointed underneath PM's package and hopeless conditions of displaced Pandits swing up at Jagti concentration camp, alternative camps and rented accommodations clearly vindicates the Margdarshan resolution adopted by PK that was supported by the community in 1991 that a separate fatherland with UT standing be established on the North East of Kashmir natural depression with free flow of Indian Constitution and Indian nationhood to reverse the spiritual cleansing and race murder of KPs.

The other PK activists UN agency participated within the awareness campaign enclosed S K Handoo, Sanjay Raina (Trali), B L Koul, S K Gadoo and Sohan Lal Kaul.

The PK conjointly created associate charm to entire KP community to hitch the protest rally on Martyrs' Day at Press Club to pay tributes to Martyrs UN agency set down their lives for national cause and conjointly show commonality with Jagti camp dwellers. It conjointly reiterated its charm to the community that Sept fourteen be discovered as Black Day by availing mass causative leave, closing business institutions and wear black badges.

The meeting termed the curtailing of power and water to Jagti camp a grave human rights violation adopted by the govt. to force the exile Pandits to succumb so their voice of justice is chocked which can not be tolerated at any value.

Govt has vindictive angle towards Pandits

Accusing the govt. of getting vindictive outlook towards displaced Kashmiri Pandits, Panun Cashmered Kashmir|geographical area|geographic area|geographical region|geographic region} (PK) nowadays warned Government of significant consequences if it doesn't amendment its angle towards the pathetic community leading an exiled life for last twenty three years.

Talking to reporters here nowadays, PK chairman, Dr Ajay Chrungoo at the side of its general secretary, Kuldeep Raina, President AKPSC, O N Trisal and Jagti representatives of PK, Chand Malaysia Militant Group Pandita and Sanjay Raina aforementioned this outlook manages the affairs of Jagti territorial division that has junction rectifier to gift crisis there.

Extending full support to the stress of relief holders, Dr Chrungoo demanded immediate sweetening of money relief to Rs fifteen,000 per month. this can be a simply demand and long due  within the light-weight of steep inflation that has taken place throughout recent years, he added.

He aforementioned the present money relief is insufficient to take care of a family entirely captivated with relief in these laborious days once even salaried category is unable to face the financial condition. what is more in recent years the economic poorness within the camps has solely exaggerated at the side of the govt. apathy and unfitness.

Dr Chrungoo aforementioned the indefinite fast by the residents of the Jagti camp for internally displaced Kashmiri Hindus could be a reason for concern for entire community and KPs ar solidly behind them at this hour, he added.

Dr Chrungoo aforementioned the PK has watched with dismay and shock the handling of camp affairs by authorities and Relief Organization appears to be operating as a political department of the authorities seeking the displaced individuals to substantiate the Government’s line on relief, come back and rehabilitation.

He whereas accusive the govt. of unleashing a reign of terror within the camps aforementioned in torturous heat of Summer water system in Jagti remained noncontinuous for over a period and also the Government did not restore constant tho' crores of Rupees are spent on the aforementioned theme. Likewise the electrical offer within the camps is worst within the State and also the disruption in water and power crisis is nearly driving the residents of Jagti camp to suicide, he added.

He wished to understand once CM himself declared that the govt. has Rs 1900 large integer arrears on account of electricity charges with individuals why the Jagti camp was singled out and power cut enforced  once Government is duty certain to give the ability to the displaced individuals freed from price.

Panun Kashmir welcomes Obamas statement

Welcoming US President Barak Obama's statement on Jammu and Kashmir, Panun Kashmir nowadays said it's in tune with India's position that no external intervention of any kind are often allowed within the affairs of the State.

"We welcome the statement of Barak Obama that no external intervention of any kind are often brought into the affairs of Jammu and Kashmir," Ashwani Kumar Chrungoo, president of Panun Kashmir, said in a very statement issued here nowadays.

Chrungoo said the PK in a very meeting of its affairs of state termed the statement of Mr Obama as in tune with the Indian position that J&K is an integral a part of India and no external intervention is needed in its affairs.

Ruling out any answer from "outside" to the difficulty of Jammu and Kashmir, Obama had yesterday underlined that disputes between India and Pakistan will solely be resolved by the 2 countries themselves.

He said the Simla Agreement of 1972 has categorically denied any third party intervention in J&K Affairs, Chrungoo said, adding subsequently the Parliament resolution of 1994 unanimously declared that entire J&K as well as the portion below forcible occupation of Pakistan and China is integral a part of India.

Virender Raina, national spokesperson of the PK, said that the overwhelming sentiment of the individuals has invariably been for the whole merger of Jammu and Kashmir with the Union of India and their aspiration must be kept in mind.

The meeting among others was attended by Upinder Kaul general secretary PK, J L Kaul vice chairman, Kamal Bhagati, N M Gadroo and Vijay Qazi.

Geelani mastermind of KPs Genocide

Reiterating its stand on carving out of separate homeland inside Kashmir valley with UT standing for over seven lakh Kashmiri Pandits, Panun Kashmir (PK) these days said the demand is changing into additional and additional relevant with on a daily basis in read of the recent statement of separatist leader, Syed Ali Shah Geelani who has recently raised objections on construction of transit accommodations for Pandit workers in Valley.

The Geelani’s statement that transit accommodations designed by the govt. for the Kashmiri Hindu workers in Valley are aimed toward demographic amendment solely underlines the intense vulnerability of not solely these workers however the complete Kashmiri Hindu community living there, PK chairman Dr Ajay Chrungoo told reporters here these days.

Flanked by All Kashmiri Pandit Solidarity Conference (AKPSC) chairman, O N Trisal, Chairman political views Committee, PK, Prof M K Teng and its vice chairman, Daya Krishan, he said that the Geelani’s statement is not any but an open declaration of genocidal intensions.

He said the statement of Geelani who instructed that Kashmiri Hindus be settled in their original homes and hearths, that are either destroyed or usurped through the sinister method of distress sales is preposterous and reflects a determined abhorrence for coexistence and pluralism.

Dr Chrungoo said PK considers Geelani together of the masterminds of genocide perpetrated on Kashmiri Hindus and an individual who has committed crimes against humanity. The tolerance shown by the governments within the state and at the Centre to such leaders is baffling and condemnable, he added.

He said the events and incidents happening across the state and significantly within the Valley clearly indicate that not solely the terrorist violence is increasing however conjointly the ambit of radical communalism is widening. All symbols of pluralism are attacked with impunity within the Valley and every one organs and establishments of society and segments of state are stricken by what ought to be referred to as as Geelani’s illness, he added.

Dr Chrungoo said PK is totally alive to the activities of cross border firing and infiltration, systematic and targeted attacks in security personnel, brazen intimidation of all minorities in Valley and growing stronghold and stridency of regressive and radical forces. The claims of state regarding growing normalcy aren't solely ridiculous however a shot of criminal denial.

In read of those happenings the PK has urged the Governments at Centre and within the state to acknowledge the intense dangers to the security of Kashmiri Hindu workers operating in Valley and shift them to Jammu before any untoward mishap happens.

Amar Nath Vaishnavi Passes Away

Prominent Kashmiri Pandit leader, who had the excellence of achieving the sobriquet ‘Father of Community’, Amar Nath Vaishnavi breathed his last, here today.

The eighty seven years previous Vaishnavi had the honour of being the RSS Pracharak throughout the age of legendary Shama Prasad Mukherji and Atal Behari Vajpayee. He had played an important role throughout Praja Parishad Movement.

Vaishnavi was the person behind curtain in serving to the Ladhakhis for not being discriminated throughout their agitation when he was a physical education teacher posted at Leh.

The dynamic Pandit leader had the honour of serving as a supply of inspiration for Kashmiri Pandit Community throughout the abundant hyped Parmishori Agitation in Srinagar.

The President of All State Kashmiri Pandit Conference Mr Vaishnavi additionally contested elections in 1996 on BJP price tag.

Meanwhile, varied organizations and leaders have deeply condoled the death of the senior leader.

Minister for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation, Raman Bhalla expressed deep sorrow and grief on unhappy demise of Vaishnavi. He prayed for peace to departed soul and courage to bereaved family in-tuned this irreparable loss.

The Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Hassan Mir whereas paying made tributes to the KP leader said that Vaishnavi was a secular minded one that perpetually worked for mutual brotherhood and communal harmony among varied sections of the society, adding that he are remembered for his untiring efforts in supporting the explanation for Kashmiri Pandits especially and Kashmiris generally in living a peaceful life in Kashmir.

The members of All State Kashmiri Pandit Conference in an emergency meeting have expressed deep sorrow and grief on his unhappy demise, whereas KK Khosa on behalf of Kashmiri Pandit Sabha has additionally expressed heartfelt condolence on his unhappy demise. He said that community has lost a good leader whose contributions are remembered for an extended time, adding that he perpetually remained active in representing the explanation for community while not compromising on principles.

Dr KN Pandita, Convener JKNM, Surinder Ambardar, Political Analyst and Ajay Bharti, President, JKVM NCR have additionally condoled the death of the liberty fighter

Bakaya assures all facilities to migrant staff in Valley

Former Chief Secretary and MLC Vijay Bakaya has assured the Kashmiri Pandits that each one steps are going to be taken for the event of Shaiva Devi Shrine at Akingam in South Kashmir district of Anantnag. The MLC who visited the shrine gave this assurance to the members of the KP community there.

Mr Bakaya later visited the migrant quarters at Vessu and guaranteed all facilities to displaced staff putting up at the transit camp. Besides the gap of ATM he said the dashing of construction work on additional quarters at Vessu and alternative places are going to be taken up by him with involved authorities.

The parents of the staff who met Mr Bakaya demanded that the every employee be allotted a separate quarter in Valley as they face problem in accommodating their families.

Meanwhile the Relief Commissioner R K Pandita assured the migrant staff that their issues are going to be redressed and every one steps are going to be taken to enhance the drinking water provide in migrant quarters.

The parents' delegation who met Mr Bakaya included Sham Lal, Shiban Ji, Inder Krishan and others.

Durga Nagar residents calls on Minister

A deputation of Durga Nagar Welfare Committee Sector one, Sector three and adjoining areas referred to as on Minister of PHE, Irrigation and Flood management Taj Mohi-ud-_Din and apprised him of the water scarcity drawback in entire Durga Nagar and Roop Nagar.

The delegation informed the Minister that for last 3 months these localities were facing the acute water scarcity. It demanded that water provide to Muthi Sump be continued for 5 hours, 630 kv transformer be put in at Muthi to form OHT practical, 5 hours water provide be provided to Muthi and 5 hours to OHT Durga Nagar and a stand by motor be kept at Durga Nagar tube well, regular power provide to MU eight Line and 4 tiny tankers be provided to PHE Mechanical Department town Division Jammu to beat the crisis throughout the mechanical and electrical fault.

The delegation additional demanded renovation of previous Sump at an earliest.

The Minister asked the Chief Engineer PHE who was conjointly gift within the meeting to appear into these issues and do the needful action.

The delegation contains of Roshan Lal Raina, M L Pandita, Srikant Ganjoo, Behari Lal, and Mohan Lal.

Kheer Bhawani Mela 2012 in Tulmula Kashmir

Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Tuesday underlined the sense of security and economic safeguards basic parts to assist come of Kashmiri Pandits (KPs) to their fatherland. He said Government is specializing in each these crucial aspects, adding that the prevalent peace and improved security state of affairs is proving a catalyst during this method.

Omar Abdullah was talking to media persons once interacting with sizable amount of KPs arrived here to participate within the non secular ceremony of Zestha Ashtami being observed as Mela Kheer Bhawani. He exchanged needs, enquired regarding their welfare and extended greetings on the occasion. He additionally inspected numerous stalls put in by completely different Government departments and others at the Mela.

Chief Minister said that the economic package within the form of employment to the youth of the Kashmiri Pandits within the Valley is a vital step to assist come of those families. He said whereas peace and security atmosphere is gaining ground gradually and State Government has implemented 1/2 the utilization package for Kashmiri Pandits, true is turning into additional and additional palatable for his or her come.

The Chief Minister said that the State Government is taking on the difficulty of enhancing money support to Kashmiri Pandits to enable them construct their residential homes within the Valley. "A proposal are mentioned within the cupboard during this regard and presented to the govt. of India for unharness of funds", he added.

Omar Abdullah said that the State Government is guaranteeing all facilities to the big range of devotees principally Kashmiri Pandits to watch Zestha Ashtami at Kheer Bhawani. He said the outstanding increase registered within the range of Kashmiri Pandits visiting Kheer Bhawani throughout last some years is encouraging phenomenon. "Government would still work to enhance the facilities for the big range of devotees visiting Kheer Bhawani", he added.

The Chief Minister said that Kashmiri Pandits are integral a part of the culture and ethos of Kashmir and Kashmiriyat. He said that their come to the Valley is that the cherished goal and want of the govt. and therefore the civil society.

A large range of KPs from all across the Valley, Jammu and numerous elements of the Country got hold of Kheer Bhawani to participate within the non secular ceremony of Zestha Ashtami.

Minister for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation Raman Bhalla additionally visited Tullamulla to pay obeisance at the Mela Kheer Bhawani .

Mr. Bhalla besides, performing "Hawan" paid obeisance within the shrine of Mata Kheer Bhawani and prayed for peace and prosperity of the State

He additionally visited {the different|the numerous} stalls put in by various organizations to facilitate the devotees.

Various deputations met the Minister on the occasion which incorporates Migrant Pandits. The Minister gave patient hearing and gave on spot direction to involved to redress their issues.

Jagti township residents protest

Kashmiri migrants nowadays blocked the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway and resorted to demonstrations to protest against long length power cuts in Jagti Township on the outskirts of the town.

Over 2,000 sturdy crown together with men, girls and youngsters took out a protest rally from Jagti Township and marched towards the Jammu-Srinagar Highway blocking it at Kol Kandoli (Nagrota) on the outskirts of Jammu town this morning.

Waving the Tricolour and raising slogans against the authorities normally and Power Development Department (PDD) specially, they sat on a dharna on the Highway and held protest demonstrations against 16-hour power cuts to the Jagti Township.

The Highway remained blocked for four hours forcing authorities to permit traffic on various link roads on the Highway and also the Nagrota By Pass to avert issues to the commuters traveling to Kashmir Valley and alternative elements of the Jammu region.

Though the native authorities tried plenty to steer the protestors to elevate the road blockade however they didn't budge and warned to continue the dharna until a written agreement is created by the authorities that there'll not be quite eight hour power cut within the township as is prevalent in alternative elements of Jammu.

However they later lifted the road blockade on the peace of mind of further Deputy Commissioner, Jammu. He assured the protestors that there would be no power curtailment until the problem is sorted out between the Jagti township inmates and also the authorities.

"We face power cuts for eighteen hours. we tend to cannot sleep and perform traditional activities in read of the most important power cuts by the Government", Jagti dweller Sunita Devi told reporters.

Govt not serious to redress desires of displaced community

All India Kashmiri Pandit Conference (AIKPC) said that the govt. isn't serious to redress the short-term desires and necessities of the displaced community.

In a statement issued here by Hriday Nath Jatoo, president, AIKPC, said that even when 2 weeks not one commitment created by the Chief Minister to the Apex Committee has been fulfilled.

He said that CM within the meeting has declared that he can expedite the appointment of Kashmiri Pandit job aspirants, who are on the waiting list, increase the money help to the displaced Kashmiri Hindus and introduce the ordinance of the temple shrine bill.

He appealed all the leading KP organizations as well as Panun Kashmir to place their heads along and build a joint strategy on short term demands for mitigating the miseries of displaced Kashmiri Pandits.

AIKPC created a dedicated attractiveness to the complete Kashmiri Pandit community to chart out future course of action for settling in Kashmir with honour and dignity at an area where there are provided constitutional guarantees and safeguards.

ASKPC accuses Govt of not solving migrants problems

Kashmiri migrant relief holders demonstrate

Newly appointed migrant employees without salaries

KPC highlights demands

Kashmiri Pandit Conference (KPC) appealed Government of India to satisfy the reassurance of Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, that within the due course of your time, Article 370 of Indian constitution can stand abrogated in total.In a statement issued here Kundan Kashmiri, KPC Chief, demanded resettlement of KPs and their rehabilitation at safer consolidated places in Kashmir valley, just one occasion compensation to over-aged KP youth, outlets in their localities likewise and enhancement of relief upto Rs one hundred twenty per day.He conjointly demanded passage of KPs' Temples and Shrine Bill, protection, promotion and development of spiritual places and allow to go to Sharda temple located at Muzaffarabad, POK, for Darshan.

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Abhinav Gupt cave facing threat

Abhinav Gupt cave located within the foothills of Bairam hillocks in Beerwah space of Budgam district is facing threat thanks to stone quarrying, says Vir Saraf, Convenor, Roots in Kashmir (RIK).

The cave contains a nice spiritual significance for Kashmiri Pandits as Abhinav Gupt is considered the best scholar of Kashmiri Shaivism, an ancient faculty of thought that Kashmir is known world over.

Vir Saraf told Excelsior that the Abhinav Gupt cave is sacred to Kashmiri Pandits. "Till 1947 AD Kashmiri Pandits used to travel to the doorway of the cave and perform their spiritual rituals per annum on the tenth day of full moon within the month of June. The cave is of nice worth of heritage. it's a part of the traditional historical civilisation," he added.

Stone quarrying is going down with impunity on North-West facet of this hill high that is supposedly the tail of the cave yet as on the jap facet of Bairam too.

However, officers said that the quarry is found some one hundred fifty feet far from the cave. they are saying that the quarrying goes on for past over sixty years and government is obtaining its royalty.

"It is claimed that some folks have tried to cruise the un-ending cave upto one km however came back when there was no finish to the cave. Abhinav Gupt was a thinker and a Bhairwa (seeker of Lord Shiva)," said Vir.

Talking to Excelsior, M. S Zahid, Deputy Director, Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums said that he would depute a team of the officers to the positioning.

"As of currently I even have not received any criticism. however since you've got raised this issue it'd be ensured that nothing illegal is being done. this is often an area of heritage importance and that we would depart no stone unturned in preserving this heritage image," said Zahid.

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Samprati felicitates Padamshri ML Kemu

Veteran theatre temperament and Padamshri M L Kemu was felicitated by Samprati a company of writers in exile here this afternoon.

The perform was chaired by former Chief Secretary and MLC, Vijay Bakaya whereas K K Bhat Regional Director IGNOU Jammu was the chief guest on the occasion.

The perform was attended by a galaxy of writers and students. The welcome address was browse by Samprati president, Prof P N Trisal. He, whereas lauding the role of Mr Kemu said his services within the field of art and culture particularly promotion of folklore of Kashmir can’t be forgotten.

A detailed paper on lifetime of Mr Kemu was browse by Dr R L Shant a acknowledge scholar. He said the contribution of Mr Kemu is innumerable and he's among terribly rare those who are conferred with Sangeet Natak Akademy, Sahitya Akademy and Padam Shri awards.

He said Mr Kemu is widely known for revival of Kashmiri folks lure Band Pather. Terming Mr Kemu a person all the way down to earth Dr Shant said, he doesn't wear his international recognition up to his sleeves.

K K Bhat said that Mr Kemu has created entire community to feel happy with him. Terming him a multifaceted temperament, he said Kemu is author, director, actor and producer and his works are recognized everywhere.

Terming Mr Kemu an internationally standing temperament, Mr Bakaya wished to grasp why his plays don't seem to be staged in J&K once they are being staged in alternative states. He announced funds from his CDF for staging his plays within the state and stressed that seminars be stayed Mr Kemu’s temperament and analysis papers browse on his works.

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Prof H L Misri browse the vote of thanks whereas the programme was compared by Dr Roshan Saraf general secretary, Samprati.

Officials meet HS on KPs demands

A high level official delegation from State Government led by Chief Secretary Madhav Lal held a meeting with Union Home Secretary R K Singh in New Delhi this evening to discuss the return and rehabilitation plan for Kashmiri migrants.

According to sources, various issues pertaining to displaced people from Valley were discussed in the meeting particularly the enhancement of compensation amount from Rs 7.50 lakh to Rs 20 lakh for the construction of house by each family on their return to Valley as has been recommended by State Government.

The meeting also discussed the enhancement of cash relief, which was being demanded by the displaced people from the Valley sources said, adding the decision in this regard will only be taken after a formal letter was sent by the State Government.

The other issues including issuance of state subject, other certificates and passports were also discussed in the meeting, sources said.

The meeting among others was attended by DGP Kuldeep Khoda, Commissioner Secretary Revenue and Relief, B A Runyal and Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner, R K Pandita.

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KPs demonstrate for passsage of Shrines Temples Bill

KPC asks Pandits not to take any step in hurry on return

Relief holders continue dharna

The dharna launched by all Kashmiri migrant relief holders at Jagti township for enhancement of cash relief entered 27th day today.

The protestors are demanding enhancement of relief to Rs 120 per soul per day. Addressing the protestors the representatives of relief holders said that they were expecting the decision in this regard will be announced in the Apex Committee meeting itself but still it is hanging in balance despite the fact that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah himself understands that the relief given to migrants at present is inadequate. 

The relief holders however criticized those Apex Committee members who boycotted the meeting. They demanded that these members be disbanded from Apex Committee. 

The organizers have decided to continue the dharna till the ongoing agitation reaches logical conclusion. They said the Kashmiri migrants will have no objection if the economic status of each family is ascertained.

Meanwhile the hunger strike launched by relief holders also continued in front of Relief Commissioner’s Office today and protestors warned to continue the strike till the demand is met. They said the relief holders will not be satisfied by mere assurances and the Government should take concrete steps regarding enhancement of cash assistance as the people totally dependent on cash doles from Government are hard pressed in these tough times when prices of essential commodities have touched sky.

Addressing the protestors Sheela Handoo ex corporator assured them all help from her organization. She urged the Government not to test the patience of relief holders and take a decision regarding hike in the cash assistance at an earliest

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KP organizations oppose Pandit leaders meet with separatists

Representatives of various socio-religious organizations of displaced Pandits have taken serious exception to meeting of representatives of various KP organizations and individuals with leaders of separatist Hurriyat Conference in Valley recently and said that community had not given any mandate to any organization or individual to talk with separatists and Pak agents.

Talking to reporters here today, O N Chrungoo president All Kashmiri Pandit Solidarity Conference (AKPSC), M K Kaul a social activist, Raj Nath Raina, president Magam Bangil Sabha, P L Dhar president T RT Nagrota and Sheela Handoo ex corporator, said the community had not given any one mandate to talk to separatists on its behest.

"It is unfortunate that some community members and representatives of some organizations met hardliner Hurriyat leader, Syed Ali Shah Geelani and its moderate faction leader Moulvi Omar Farooq seeking their support for return of the community to Valley'', said M K Kaul.

Moreover the leaders of these KP organizations who met Hurriyat did not disclose what they discussed with them inside and we apprehend that a hidden agenda on return of the community was discussed inside, he said, adding this was a game plan of some agencies to tarnish the image of the community.

"We will continue our fight against those forces who played with the cause of the community "said Sheela Handoo. She said that Apex Committee does not have proper representation of the community."

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KHC warns Govt against hidden agenda on return move

Kashmiri Hindu Conference (KHC) today warned the Government against its any hidden agenda on return move and said that it can’t hoodwink the community on the issue.

Addressing a meeting here today KHC chief, M L Thusoo, said mere enhancement of compensation for construction of house under PM’s package is not the only issue and the main issue is the political solution to the mass exodus problem.

Mr Thusoo said until and unless the primary issue is dealt with in a scientific approach the secondary issue is meaningless as the lasting stay of the community in the Valley with honour and dignity depends upon some remedial measures, which the Government is overlooking. The Government is diverting the attention from the main issue by liberal monitorial concessions, he added.

Convener, KPC, P L Koul Budgami, said the KPs may not choose to live in a geo-political set up which is woven in a particular theological matrix. Since the majority community of Valley does not prefer to live in co-existence with the minority hence only lip sympathy with the community will not work. The political solution to the KPs problems is the only option to the Pandits return to Valley, he added.

K L Ganjoo, A K Sadhu, M L Daftri and others also spoke on the occasion.

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Govt to bring Ordinance for protection of temples in Valley

The Government has decided to bring an Ordinance for Constitution of Board for management and protection of Hindu Shrines and Temples in Kashmir Valley.

This assurance was given by Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah during the meeting of Apex Committee on Migrants here today.

The meeting among others was attended by Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Raman Bhalla, MoS Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary, Madhav Lal, Principal Secretary Finance, Iqbal Khandey, Commissioner Secretary Revenue, B A Runyal, Divisional Commissioner, Dr Pawan Kotwal and Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner, R K Pandita.

Official sources told Jk News that the Chief Minister announced in the Apex Committee meeting that an ordinance regarding the formation of Board for protection and management of Hindu shrines in the Valley will be brought in the next Cabinet meeting.

Omar also agreed to give two years age relaxation to those youth who had applied for job under PM's package in 2008 as the package was implemented in 2010. It was decided that the children born after migration will be taken for Kashmir darshan.

He also agreed in principle the demand regarding enhancement of cash relief and compensation for construction of houses in Valley. He informed the meeting that the issue has already been taken up with Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh and Home Minister, P Chidambaram.

It was also decided that all other Apex level Committee that the members, who abstains from two consecutive meetings will be dismissed from the Apex Committee.

The CM told the Apex Committee that he would himself chair two meetings of the Committee in a year, one each in Jammu and Srinagar, to review the progress and implementation of the decisions taken by the Committee headed by Raman Bhalla.

The meeting lasted four hours and all the issues concerning the displaced people were discussed. The meeting was told that there will be no coercion in return of the migrants and no decision will be taken in haste in view of the past experience, which resulted in Vandhhama and Nadimarg incidents. Out of total 38 Apex Committee members 24 were present while 14 abstained.

The other issues raised by the Apex Committee members included construction of shopping complex at Jagti township for those traders of the community who had their small business establishments in erstwhile camps.

Bhalla described the meeting very fruitful and healthy. He also criticized those Apex Committee members, who boycotted the meeting.

The prominent among the Apex Committee members who attended the meeting included Vijay Bakaya, MLC, Khem Lata Wakhloo, H N Jatu, M L Kaul, Hira Lal Pandita, Sanjay Saraf, R K Bhat, Roshan Lal Raina, Bansi Lal Kaul, M K Yogi, Anil Dhar, Jatin Bhat, Din Mohammed Cheeta, Ashok Hangloo and A K Rajpuri.

Meanwhile, Kashmiri Pandit Sabha representatives including its president Prof A N Sadhu and vice president K K Khosa who are the members of Apex Committee also boycotted its meeting today in protest against the failure of Government to solve the burning issues of displaced Pandits.

A statement issued here by K P Sabha said the community leadership has been pressing hard for the enhancement of cash relief, passage of Shrines and Temples Bill, sincere and timely implementation of PM's package and adequate facilities at the Jagti township. But there has been no encouraging response from the Government, it added.

The statement said in the wake of high market inflation, the meager cash relief is grossly inadequate to enable the displaced families to make both ends meet. Lack of resources adversely affected the education of their children, caused malnutrition and resulted into poor health, threatening the poor growth of young ones. The suffering people are at dharna for last 24 days and the Government is not bothered about this and no attention has been paid so far, it added.

The statement said in spite of repeated pleading, meetings with ministers and Legislators, the Temples and Shrines Bill has not been passed so far resulting into desecration and encroachment of these places. Further, 6000 posts assured in PM's package have not been filled so far and the development work at Jagti township has been put on hold. Under these circumstances attending the meeting of Apex Committee by KP's representatives will be meaningless, the statement added.

The statement said let the Government seriously address to the prime concerns of the community so that the Apex Committee meeting can be held in a meaningful way.

It said for today's meeting no agenda had been circulated and it only showed the casual approach of the Government towards holding such meetings.

It may be recalled that ASKPC chief A N Vaishnavi its general secretary, HL Chatta, Camp leader P L Raina and JKVM senior leader, Dr R L Bhat had also boycotted the meeting. Besides AIKS chief Moti Kaul could not attend the meeting due to his pre-occupation while Congress leader Ashok Bhan also chose to stay away from it. APMCCC president Vinod Pandit had already submitted his resignation from Apex Committee for its non performance.

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JKVM representative to also boycott Apex Committee

Another Apex Committee member Dr R L Bhat has also decided to boycott tomorrow’s meeting. The decision to this effect was taken in a meeting of Jammu and Kashmir Vichar Manch (JKVM) meeting here today. The meeting expressed dismay over the attitude of the Government regarding the pressing issues facing the exiled Community. It appealed Dr Bhat not to attend tomorrow’s meeting in view of some reservations.

The meeting said that the Apex Committee was formed with the agenda to practicalise the PM’ s package for return but the Government has acted with adhocism towards the issue. Scheduled to take place in morning the meeting has already gone through three changes of time and is now supposed to be held in the evening. This shows the casual attitude of the Government towards the community.

Moreover the Government is trying to treat the exile of KPs and their return as if it were the question of the quantum of relief and rehabilitation package. The JKVM accused the Government of downplaying the fact of ethnic cleansing of Kashmiri Hindus and behaving as if a natural calamity had befallen the KP community and the only thing to be decided was the amount of package. The Government was actually be maligning the community by harping on the seven lac and 20 lac bit while refusing to address the larger political question as to how the aborigines of Kashmir came to be exiled, the meeting said.

Dr Bhat said had the Government been sincere in implementing the CBMS the first and foremost of which was passing of Temples and Shrines Bill, it would not have been hanging in fire. He said that in the first meeting as well as meeting with Home Minister the basic issue raised by him was that there should be assured safety on return and it should be return with retention and not the quantum of compensation only. He said unfortunately the Government did not shown any understanding of pain and plight of exiled KPs and it was only trying to hoodwink the community so the JKVM executive decided that Dr Bhat will stay away from the meeting.

Meanwhile Migrant Selectee Association (MSA) has urged the Apex Committee members to raise the problems of accommodation, electricity and water being faced by employees in Kashmir Valley who were appointed under PM’s employment package.

The MSA which met under the leadership of Sanjay Kaul said that employees face accommodation problems as three to four members are huddled in a small room.

KP Amity Council leaders have also urged the Apex Committee members to take up the issues concerning the migrants including enhancement of cash relief, age relaxation and implementation if employment package in letter and spirit in the meeting.

The meeting was chaired by Sanjay Saraf its patron and others who were present included Sanjay Raina, Manoj Pandit and Suresh Saraf.

KP Joint Council coordinator Vinod Tickoo has also urged the Apex Committee members to raise the issue regarding the enhancement of relief in the meeting. While AMCCC chief Desh Rattan welcomed the Apex members for boycotting the meet saying that the Government has failed to settle the basic issues of the community.

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Vitaal Sheyam celebrated

 Vitaal Sheyam was celebrated with full religious fervour and gaiety today. In this connection a function was jointly organized by Rainawari Chapter Jammu, Shree Vitaal Bhairava Sewa Sabha and Kala Mandir at Chakrishswari, Hari Parbhat Paloura Dhok here.

A large number of devotees of Vitaal Bhairava and Kashmiri Pandits from Rainawari besides displaced Pandits in general attended the function to pay obeisance to deity.

The celebration started with Samohik Pooja and Prasad Vitraan. The key note address was delivered by Prof M L Kaul a well known scholar and member of Advisory of the Rainawari Jammu Chapter. He highlighted the religious and civilizational importance of the Vaitaal Sheyam.

Later a meeting was also held in the temple complex to discuss the emerging situation due to sale of Vaitaal Bhairava Temple at Motiyaar Rainawari, Srinagar, Kashmir, and to broaden the domain of the Rainawari Jammu chapter and to re-organize the Vaitaal Bhairav Temple Committee. The meeting was convened by Ramesh Handoo. Its office bearers included S N Kaul as president, Dileep Kumar Langer, Jawhar Lal Bhat as secretaries, M K Mahaldar and Nana Ji Zadoo will be the treasurer. Besides, Ravi Regu, S K Handoo, Ramesh Handoo, Ravinder Mahaldar and Utpal Kaul will be its members. They resolved to fight up to finish for restoration of the temple and its land.

Another function was organized by APMCC at Jantar Mantar New Delhi in connection with the celebration of Vitaal Sheyam. A large number of APMCC activists and Kashmiri Pandits including those from Rainawari attended the function. The programme was organized by Ravi Regu and Ravinder Pandita under the supervision of APMCC chief Vinod Pandita. On the occasion prasad was served to devotees and the gathering took a solemn pledge to continue struggle for restoration of the shrine.

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