‘Beware of Kashmiri politicians’ plans’

Pune: The first global think tank conclave of ‘India 4 Kashmir’ movement, supported by Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora (GKPD) (an umbrella organisation for all Kashmiri Hindu organisations), was held in the city on June 29, to reiterate the need for all Indians to work towards a ‘One Nation Movement’ to reclaim the lost ground and rehabilitate common Indians in Kashmir with dignity and pride. 

As per a press release issued by the organisation, India 4 Kashmir is a pan-India movement to highlight the Kashmir problem. They believe that every Indian is a stakeholder in Kashmir and every Indian must proclaim his or her right of the same. 

The movement demands abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35 A of the Constitution of India. Among its other demands is restoration of temples in the Valley that have been burnt and illegally occupied by terrorists and the land mafia. 

There was a brief session of survivor stories by youths about their traumatic experiences. 

The conclave was addressed by Moti Kaul, chairman GKPD-PSC, Professor K N Pandita, historian Meenakshi Sharan, author Rati Hegde, founder & director of Radio Sharda 90.4 FM, Ramesh Hangloo, movie producer/director Vivek Agnihotri and Rohit Kachroo who hosted the conclave. 

Hangloo said, “Kashmir is not just a piece of land but the cradle of civilization which runs in India and the world”. He spoke about the plight of Kashmiri Hindus and why the government needs to do more. 

Writer and social media influencer Shefali Vaidya spoke of the need for the country to learn the tactics of the Jihadi mindset and take the Kashmir insurgency as a case study to avoid such instances across the country. 

Addressing the conference, filmmaker Ashoke Pandit added, “Kashmiri politicians are the best actors in the world and we cannot trust them to build India in Kashmir.” He warned the government to be aware of their nefarious designs as they are the ones under whose directions the pot of issues keeps boiling. He highlighted the nexus of the separatist and Kashmiri political class in the Valley. 

Movie producer Agnihotri wondered why Kashmiri Hindus who were forced to leave their homes are called migrants.