Omar Abdullah Affirms Commitment to Protect Kashmiri Pandits' Properties and Religious Sites
Govt committed to protecting properties, religious sites of Pandits, says Omar
Hindustan Times
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Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, emphasized the government's commitment to safeguarding the properties and religious sites of Kashmiri Pandits until their safe return to the Valley. He acknowledged the challenges faced by the Pandit community and reiterated the need for a secure environment for their return.
- 01Omar Abdullah asserted that the government will protect properties and religious sites of Kashmiri Pandits.
- 02He criticized previous governments for failing to create conditions for the return of displaced Pandits.
- 03The Chief Minister mentioned a bill from 1996 aimed at preventing the sale of Pandit properties.
- 04Abdullah expressed concerns over propaganda films about Kashmir that overlook the protection efforts by local Muslims.
- 05The government is also committed to the phased regularization of daily wagers in Jammu and Kashmir.
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During a session in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah highlighted the government's ongoing commitment to protecting the properties and religious sites of Kashmiri Pandits, a community that has faced significant displacement since the late 1980s. Abdullah pointed out that successive governments have failed to create a conducive environment for the return of the Pandits, emphasizing the need for restoring their sense of security before discussing their repatriation. He recalled a 1996 bill aimed at safeguarding Pandit properties and criticized films that portray Kashmir in a negative light without acknowledging the efforts of local Muslims in protecting these sites. Furthermore, Abdullah reaffirmed the government's dedication to regularizing daily wagers in a phased manner during the current financial year, responding to a private member's bill on the matter. The assembly also granted a two-month extension to the House Committee on the Jal Jeevan Mission to finalize its report.
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The government's commitment to protect the properties of Kashmiri Pandits may enhance community trust and pave the way for discussions about their return to the Valley.
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