August 16, 2007
A news missed.
Kashmiri Pandits Launch Political Party in Jammu & Kashmir
Found about it at Desicritics.org
Some background info. at Kashmiriat.org can be found about the people involved and in a way its political nature.
Kashmiri Pandits already have a lot of organizations that work to various ends and needs butI think a political party makes more sense, now. It’s almost a natural step for Kashmiri Pandits. After 17 years, Kashmiri Pandits too have become a political issue.
“We have launched a political party, the Jammu and Kashmir National Democratic Front, with the aim to fight for the honourable return and rehabilitation of Pandits in the valley and constitution of a development board for them in Jammu,”
AK Dewan, its acting coordinator told reporters . Also, according to news report
The constitution of a development board in Jammu for the community, its return to the valley, development of temple trusts and migrant camps, enhancement of relief and passage of bill dealing with their shrines are included in its agenda.
It’s going to be tough but it all seems natural given the present concern of Kashmiri Pandits. Thinking about past, planning for the present and hope for the future.
