Justice Bhat asks KPs to forge unity
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 11: Terming the mass exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from Valley and attacks on minorities in hilly reaches of Jammu region internally genocide, Justice Bansi Lal Bhat (retd) today urged the displaced Hindu minorities from Valley to foster unity in their rank and file and continue fight for their rights.
Justice Bhat, who was the chief guest at a function organised by Pt. Prem Nath Bhat Memorial Trust (PNBMT) in connection with presentation of annual amateur journalist awards of 2023 here this afternoon said “the scars of terrorist victims from Valley and Jammu are still afresh and you have to move forward to fight for their rights.”
On the occasion, Sqn Leader, Anil Sehgal a veteran journalist and a prolific writer and Ashwani Kumar Chrungoo a freelance journalist, a KP leader and Human rights activist were conferred this year’s Amateur journalist awards by Justice Bhat, R K Raina, Deputy Director, Radio Kashmir Jammu and chairman of the Trust, C L Pandita.
Their citations were read by Virender Raina president Panun Kashmir and Sundri Lal Koul secretary PNBMT.
Justice Bhat said that the minorities suffered because they were nationalists to core but made it clear that there should be no compromise on nationality. He said the journalists should be bold and fearless to have strength to write the facts and they should not compromise on the ethics of the profession.
He, while strongly advocating for the passage of Kashmir Hindu Shrines and Temples Bill asked community to ponder that why the passage of bill was every time thwarted.
Speaking on the occasion, Sqn leader, Anil Sehgal said that he stands for honouring the people for their achievements during their life time and not after the death. He paid tributes to both Prem Nath Bhat and founder Trustee of PNBMT and veteran journalist, Yash Bhasin on the occasion.
Ashwani Kumar Chrungoo said that he turned to be a writer by compulsion to counter the Jehadi narrative and reiterated that as a patriotic Indian he will continue to do so and fight against the false narrative created by Jehadi elements.
R K Raina said he was highly impressed by the personality of Late Prem Nath Bhat who had turned to be his guide and mentor. The vote of thanks was proposed by Chaman Lal Pandita, chairman of the Trust. Hira Lal Baht another Trustee and social activist made the introductory address highlighting the role of Trust.
The stage was managed by Ramesh Marhatta, a Radio Broadcaster.
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