‘New generations of Questions like these are pouring in at Twitter as Kashmiri Pandits mark
More than two decades have passed and the successive governments have failed to ensure normalcy for Kashmiri Pandits. While recounting stories during insurgency, Kashmiri Pandits say their homes were burnt and lands were grabbed. The community says they fear the same as the talks have largely remained on papers.
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Indian government stormed into power in 2014, he spoke about rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits in the Valley, along with various welfare schemes. Even President Pranab Mukherjee backed Modi, saying it was an issue of prime importance and Kashmiri Pandits will not be left out in development schemes.
However, an RTI states the opposite.
Mail Today, which had access to an RTI filed by a member of Roots in Kashmir Rasnik Kher, reported that things are at a standstill even after one and a half years.
Kher said there has been talk on the same, neither the Centre nor the state government seems to be interested in the issue. As per Kher, there is no plan.
Meanwhile, Bollywood actor
Our destroyed houses still tell our bleeding stories. We once lived there thinking of a bright future. #KPExodusDay pic.twitter.com/8bI4AkOd3l
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) January 19, 2016
Today, my fellow Indians i urge you on behalf of lakhs of #KashmiriPanditRefugees to fight 4 us. Don't pity us. Show us tat you care & love.
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) January 19, 2016
Even Twitter is abuzz with photos and comments on the return of Kashmiri Pandits to the Valley.
Ticket to exile: Bus ticket purchased by family on 19th Jan., 1990 when we were forced out of Kashmir. #KPExodusDay pic.twitter.com/dXBzVrKXoT
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) January 19, 2016
This is the temple I visited everyday before our exodus . Its been 27 years now . Asking me why ? #KPExodusDay pic.twitter.com/z12qCJHpSK
— Kolahoi (@PawanDurani) January 18, 2016
Half a million Indians competing 26 yrs of exile in their own country. Yes 26 yrs, no action, no justice not even a enquiry. #KPExodusDay
— Amal Magazine (@amalmagazine) January 18, 2016
Sarvanand Kaul Premi wrote Bhagwat Gita in Kashmiri,nails were hammered where he would have tilak, #KPExodusDay pic.twitter.com/GXL0n1cQGE
— Rashneek Kher (@Rashneek) January 19, 2016
It is one of d most unfortunate, silent & generally ignored tragedies of contemporary times #KPExodusDay
— Sharmistha Mukherjee (@Sharmistha_GK) January 18, 2016
A lesson every minority community should learn from #KpExodusDay --> Become a votebank somehow. If not, you are extinct.
— Soul in Exile (@SoulInExile) January 18, 2013
Experts say this is an issue of grave seriousness and the governments, both Centre and state, should take quick steps to ensure rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits.
Only time will tell, if the apathy will continue.
(Image: Twitter)