Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 10: Terming the landmark decision by the High Court concerning the rights of 5300 families of PoJK refugees residing outside Jammu and Kashmir UT as a significant victory marking a pivotal moment in the fight for justice for these displaced individuals, Chairman of SOS International Rajiv Chuni has lambasted the Government for its alleged hypocrisy in exploiting the PoJK issue for political gains but neglecting the DPs.
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“This historical decision by the High Court is a resounding slap on the face of the double-engine Government of BJP at Centre and Jammu Kashmir, which callously denied these destitute refugees their legitimate rights,” he said while addressing a press conference, here today.
Pointing out that the petition filed by SOS International, was led by Advocate Rajesh Kumar Basandi, a PoJK refugee himself, Rajiv Chuni underscored the tireless efforts of the community in seeking justice. He emphasized the personal sacrifice and dedication of Basandi, who fought the case at his own expense to uphold the rights of his entire community.
“If the Government had not denied our legitimate rights, we would not have been forced to endure a seven-year legal battle,” Chuni lamented.
He pointed out the Government’s hypocrisy in exploiting the PoJK issue for political gain while neglecting the plight of those displaced from the region. “The present double-engine Government has systematically stripped us of our constitutional rights – from the right to live and own land, to access education, obtain ST status, secure employment, and participate in political processes,” Chuni asserted and added that the prolonged legal battle endured by the 5300 PoJK DPs families settled outside J&K serves as a damning indictment of the Government’s indifference and negligence. “Shame on such a useless double-engine Government,” Chuni declared.
Chuni also warned against attempts to mislead the community regarding the Government’s role in the verdict. “Some individuals may try to portray this decision as a success of the double-engine Government, but the truth remains that successive Governments, including the present one, have consistently failed our community,” he cautioned.
Prof N N Sharma, V K Datta, Ved Raj Bali, Jagjit Singh, Daleep Singh Chib and Satinder Dev Gupta accompanied Rajiv Chuni in the press conference.
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