Excelsior Correspondent
Jammu, Apr 14: On the commencement of the Kashmiri Pandit Nirvasan Samvat-26, Panun Kashmir held a function today at its office here. The programme was attended by activists from across various sections of the society.
Sameer Bhat, Convener-PK Youth conducted the proceedings of the function and also presented the welcome address. Ashwani Kumar Chrungoo, President, Panun Kashmir presented the concluding presidential speech. The vote of thanks was presented by Virender Raina, National Spokesperson.
On the occasion, 26 earthen lamps were lighted by the activists in commemoration of the 26th year of KP Nirvasan Samvat sending a big message to the community on the day of Baisakhi. The programme among others was attended by Prof. M.L.Raina, J.L.Kaul, Upinder Kaul, Kamal Bagati, Vijay Qazi, N.M.Gadroo and Ramesh Kaul.
On the occasion, a resolution was also passed that asked the Government of India to appoint a Judicial Enquiry Commission to go into the reasons of the rise of terrorism and fundamentalism in the Valley which consequently forced ethnic cleansing and mass exodus on Kashmiri Pandit community in Kashmir in 1989-90. The Government in order to bolster the confidence of the displaced community should, on the basis of the report of the Commission, try the mass murderers and perpetrators of the terrorist violence against the community in fast track courts and bring them to justice.
Ashwani Kumar Chrungoo, President, Panun Kashmir in his address said that it was in the year 2000 that Panun Kashmir adopted a resolution on “Kashmiri Pandit Nirvasan Samvat” which later on found a great support at all levels. The Resolution emphasizes that due to the mishandling of the Kashmir tangle by the powers that be, the current exile of the Pandits may not terminate in the very near future. It is accordingly apprehended that this exile of the community may, as the past ones, also, remain confined within the covers of the history books. Thus, it would be appropriate that the ethnic cleansing and exile of the Pandits from the Valley be recorded in such a manner that it serves as a living reminder to the community. It should also create a burning urge among all generations to strive hard to regain the lost Homeland. We, on this occasion make an earnest and humble appeal to all the community organs to make use of the ‘Kashmiri Pandit Nirvasan Samvat’ for all social, political, cultural and other purposes and contribute towards a positive and purposeful life in exile.
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