Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 18: To take their struggle to power corridors of Delhi activists of Youth All India Kashmir Samaj (YAIKS) took out a Rath Yatra from here to Union Capital today.
The yatra was led by president of the YAIKS, R K Bhat from Press Club here this morning and it was flagged off by BJP Spokesperson and former DIG of J&K Police Farooq Khan who also hoisted the flag of the organization on the occasion.
Addressing the rally, earlier R K Bhat said that successive Governments ignored the displaced Pandits altogether and it is shameful that this miniscule minority is leading an exiled life for over last 25 years in their own country with Government turning a blind eye to restoration of rights to the community members and their rehabilitation in their native place Kashmir.
He said it seems there is no political will to ensure the permanent rehabilitation of the community. Making a dig at Union Government he said it has completely failed on this account though many feelers were sent for the rehabilitation of the community but never a long term comprehensive plan was drawn for repartition of community, he added.
Bhat said thousands of crores of rupees were kept on the name of community and the funds have gone down the drain. He demanded a probe into the same.
He said the community is carrying temporary ration cards for last 25 years and how long it will continue. The present Rath Yatra is in continuation of YAIKS Pad yatra taken out in 2004 during the launch of the struggle by the youth of the community for their rights.
He said the yatra will proceed via Punjab Chandigarh, Haryana before reaching Delhi. On reaching Delhi obeisance will be paid to Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat. Besides homage will also be paid to all innocent people killed during turmoil in the State, he added.
Bhat said the YAIKS activists will continue their struggle in Union Capital till their six point charter of demands is met.
They include implementation of PM’s 6000 job package for KP youth as only 1452 posts were filled out of it, selection of 221 deserving displaced youth who are willing to serve in Valley under PM package, one time compensation for over aged youth under PM’s package, return of KPs to Valley by creating smart cities in South Central and North Kashmir and grant of Minority and IDP status to KPs.
The yatra ahs reached Amritsar in the evening where besides paying obeisance at Golden temple the leaders will also meet prominent Sikh leaders and seek their support in their struggle.
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