Kashmir Pandits observe ‘Nishkasan Diwas’

Gurugram, Jan 20: Kashmiri Pandits on Saturday gathered in Gurugram to observe exodus day ‘Nishkasan Diwas’.
The event marked the solemn 35th year of exile for the community from their ancestral land of Kashmir.
A seminar was organized under the banner of “Kashmir Peace Lovers” to reflect on the tragic date when the aborigines’ native community was forced to leave their homes.
The seminar aimed to raise awareness about the enduring challenges faced by the community, highlighting their resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity.
Renowned speakers Ashok Bhan, Sr. Advocate Supreme Court of India, Dr. Raj Nehru, Vice Chancellor of Vishwakarma Skill University, Reena N Singh, a prominent Social Activist and Advocate Supreme Court of India, and Rajesh Pandit, IT Entrepreneur, shared insights and perspectives.
Senior Adv Ashok Bhan gave a detail report on the statements made by Human Right Commission who termed the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits akin to genocide.
He highlighted the Supreme Court’s opinion to constitute a truth & reconciliation commission.
He reminded that PM Modi has promised the repatriation of displaced community back in the valley. He said after Lord Ram’s Gharvapsi to Ayodhya, PM is morally & constitutionally obliged to plan secured and empowered Ghar Wapsi for the 7 lakhs of Kashmiri Pandits back to Valley.
Dr Raj Nehru said that time has come when the community has to have a forward thinking approach and collaborate and influence all stakeholders and through their diplomacy get favourable policies created .
The seminar concluded with a strong call to action, urging collective efforts for justice, peace, and the return of Kashmiri Pandits to their roots.
Speakers largely supported the recent proposal by retired Justice Sanjay Krisham Kaul for the establishment of a “Truth and Reconciliation Commission.”
“This commission would address the atrocities and violence that have plagued the valley since the early 1990s.”