Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has given a big statement on Saturday regarding the return of Kashmiri Pandits. He said that the time has come for Kashmiri Pandits to reconnect with their roots and contribute to the future of the changed Jammu and Kashmir. He said that the journey of this community from displacement to global success is a great example of courage, courage and determination.

LG Manoj Sinha said, “The real meaning of a meaningful life is how much we make our society and motherland better for those who come after us.” He also said that this is the right time for the return of Kashmiri Pandits. Manoj Sinha addressed the two-day long ‘Global Kashmiri Pandit Conclave: From Exile to Excellence’ at SKICC.

What did LG Manoj Sinha say in his address?

During the program, LG Sinha said that this meeting is a historic moment. It showcases the achievements of the Kashmiri Pandit community and their unbreakable bond with their motherland. He said that despite the difficulties, the success of the Kashmiri Pandit community is the real test of life, because individual success alone cannot contribute to the society and future generations.

This conference of Kashmiri Pandits is based on a two-pronged strategy. First, to take stock of the ground situation and determine whether conditions are favorable for their return to their ancestral homes. Second, to inform the Union Home Minister and the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir about his experience and suggestions regarding the current situation in the valley.

The members of the delegation have come from different parts of the world, such as America and many European countries. Many of them are returning to the valley for the first time after 36 years. Dr. Surinder Kaul, a Kashmiri Pandit who has become an American citizen, said, “I studied in Kashmir, completed MBBS from the government medical college here and then I had to leave from here. Today I live in California and have returned to my motherland after 36 years.”

Delegation participating in the two-day conference

This delegation is participating in a two-day conference in Srinagar. This also includes non-resident Kashmiri Pandits, government employees working under the PM package and other social and religious organizations associated with the RSS. Possibilities of return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandit community were discussed in the conference.

Dr. Surinder said, “We want to come back and live here, but our grievances and questions against the local people still remain. When jihadi elements targeted us, why did they (Kashmiri Muslims) not stand with us?” Nasir Aslam Wani, advisor to the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, who represented the Omar Abdullah government in this meeting. He tried to reduce the anger of the Pandits by announcing the resumption of the apex committee for the return of Kashmiri Pandits.

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He said the grievances are from both sides and should be resolved between members of the “family”. He said, “I want to announce that in the near future we will restart the apex committee with members from all sections to expedite the return of the Kashmiri Pandit community. We are all members of the same family, home affairs should be at home.”

The delegation will submit findings and suggestions to the Home Ministry.

After the conference, the delegation plans to compile its findings and suggestions into a report which will be submitted to the Union Home Ministry. The report will be presented to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and is expected to outline key concerns, suggestions and possible measures to facilitate the return of Kashmiri Pandits to the Valley.

Members of the Kashmiri Pandit community who participated in the tour expressed optimism about the current situation and said that the circumstances looked favorable for their return. However, he stressed that the success of any return process would largely depend on the support and acceptance of the majority Muslim population of the Kashmir Valley.

For many members of the delegation, the visit has been an emotional journey. Returning to the Valley after more than three decades brought back memories of childhood, friendship and the sense of community that once existed among different religious groups in Kashmir.

The delegation’s conference at SKICC in Srinagar is expected to conclude with a set of suggestions, which will be presented to the Union Home Minister. These discussions are likely to contribute to the ongoing dialogue about the long-awaited return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits to their homeland.

Kashmiri Pandits reached Kashmir in search of their roots, became emotional during worship in temples.