NEW DELHI: Prominent Kashmiri Pandit organisations have welcomed the government notification allowing Indians to purchase land in Jammu and Kashmir.
In a joint statement, Roots in Kashmir (RIK), Jammu Kashmir Vichar Manch (JKVM) and Youth for Panun Kashmir (Y4PK) have welcomed the government decision.
Dilip Mattoo, President JKVM said that the Kashmiri Pandit community has always kept the rights of Indians above any community or regional aspirations.
“We have chosen exodus but no compromise on the unity and integrity of this nation,” he said.
Rahul Mahanoori, spokesperson, RIK said that soldiers fighting the terror and jihad in Kashmir come from every part of India and thousands have sacrificed their lives fighting the enemy in Kashmir. It was unfair till now that protectors and martyrs had no right on the land, they were ready to sacrifice their lives for.
Netri Bhat, a prominent woman community activist said that with ownership rights extended to entire India is a welcome step towards the One Nation, One Law and One rule. This will also bring in much needed investment and generate employment that will benefit the residents of the state.
Vithal Chowdhary, organising secretary for Y4PK said that the best way to counter jihad in Kashmir is by giving every Indian a right to settle in Jammu & Kashmir.