Sir,
The issue of compensation for inestimable losses of men and material in those bloody days of 1947 scratches the wounds and refreshes the memoirs when millions were forced to leave their hearth and home pennilessly and in a most dreadful situations. Even after crossing the PoK, these refugees had to undergo indescribable miseries to keep their body and soul together. Both Centre and State Govts.perhaps weren’t in position than to rehabilitate them and pay the compensation of the losses they suffered and consequently, they still are under unsatisfactory life conditions.
The State Govts proposal of recommending Rs 7000 crore for final settlement of displaced persons of 1947, 65 and 1971 is indeed a welcome step as it builds a bridge of hope. But 67 years period since their displacement and awaiting for claims etc. give rise to many questions and apprehensions whether even their fourth generation would be fortunate to have compensation claims realized. To fulfil state obligations towards these displaced persons, it is highly becoming on the State Govt to project the proposal forcefully and justifiably so that long back distressed people as these are, aren’t made to suffer any longer.
Yours etc…
Keshwa Nand Sharma
Salehri (Sunderbani)