Sir,
Kashmiri displaced women have equally suffered the pangs of displacement as their men folk did on account of hostile environment both physically and mentally not only back in Kashmir but in exile as well. Displacement from her home and hearth has been more agonizing and traumatic for her than her men folk. While in exile she had to face numerous troubles on account of shelter, privacy, hostile weather, dialect etc. Being conscious of her duty towards her family, tried her level best to keep her nucleus family intact and despite many hi cups tried to impart good education to its children so that they are able to compete with the changing world. Moreover, she did not lag behind in keeping the family rituals and traditions alive while in exile that were being followed back in their land of birth in Kashmir prior to displacement. As such she had to face enormous responsibilities both in home and well as in the society. Being away from her home and hearth in Kashmir for nearly two and half decades she has been able to renew her family and succeeded in establishing her home away from home!!!!!
Now, Since the Government of the day is contemplating to take the displaced Kashmiri people back to their land of birth and are desirous of having dialogue with the representatives of the displaced Kashmiri Hindus in this regard, it is natural and also becomes obligatory on the part of the Government of the day to include some prominent Kashmiri displaced women who form the main stake holders in the parleys by virtue of their being equal partners as well and elicit their views on the proposed return and rehabilitation processes. In the given circumstances does it not become incumbent upon the Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (M) to include some prominent women from the displaced community.
Yours etc…
Rajendra Razdan
Buta Nagar, Janipur
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