From the President s Desk

Respected Biradari Members

 Namaskar

At the outset, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all my baradari members for the celebrations of the auspicious occasion of Jyeshta Ashtami. I deeply admire the unwavering devotion with which you continue to celebrate this sacred day, despite the sweltering summer and the heavy burden of thirty-six long years in People. Your commitment is a profound expression of our collective resilience and cultural continuity Each passing season reconnects us with our homeland-not just through rituals and festivals, but through an unshakable emotional and spiritual bond. As Jyeshta Ashtami draws near, we find ourselves yearning to return, even if briefly, to the sacred shrine of Tumuli. Despite the risks and uncertainties, countless devotees prepare themselves, heart and soul, to seek the blessings of Mata Kheer Bhawani. Soon after, Wala Mukhi Chaturdashi at Shrew rekindles another powerful connection to our roots, as does the imminent commencement of the Amarnath Yantra on 3rd July We may be physically distanced from our sacred land, but our souls remain anchored at the feet of our deities in the valley. And yet, while we endure pain and longing in silence. our suffering is overlooked by many-especially by those who show greater contem for distant conflicts such as Gaza, while ignoring the plight of victims of terrorism in Kashmir. Tragically, their sympathies often lie more with the perpetrators than with those who have suffered forced exile and unspeakable trauma. Let us not be naïve about the enemy we face. The tactics of terrorists-whether in Gaza or Kashmir-are chillingly similar. They embed themselves among civilians, exploiting women, children, and the elderly as human shields, while launching barbaric acts of assault, murder, and abduction. When confronted, they play the victim, manipulating global opinion and turning aggressors into supposed martyrs. This dangerous inversion of truth has blinded much of the world. Every life matters, indeed-but justice must also matter. What moral compulsion allows terrorists to exist among you? What logic justifies hostility toward the peaceful return of Kashmiri Pandits? The answer is unsettling: our exodus brought material gain for many. The properties we left behind, the jobs, the businesses, and the land-all became someone else's fortune. Our suffering became their opportunity. We had once hoped for empathy from the local population and meaningful support from successive governments. Today, even that hope seems lost. While the central government speaks eloquently about tourism and developmental achievements in Kashmir, there remains a glaring absence of concrete action for the return, rehabilitation, and justice of the displaced Kashmiri Pandit community. Despite our decades-long contribution in raising global awareness against Pakistan- sponsored terrorism, we remain unheard and unseen. Our community has been a vital force in countering the false narrative of Kashmiri terrorists as freedom fighters - both nationally and internationally. We do this, regardless of who holds power at the Centre. And yet, what have we received in return? The government's policy appears superficial at best-creating a handful of jobs over a decade and constructing temporary camps that offer neither dignity nor permanence. No significant consultations have been held with recognized community organizations in Delhi, Jammu, or across the country. The absence of dialogue reflects an indifference that is deeply hurtful. When central leaders visit Jammu and Kashmir, they avoid meeting the displaced, fail to witness conditions in the camps, and continue to side-line our legitimate demands. There has been no serious attempt to call a joint meeting of national and community leaders to forge a path forward What we seek is not mere relief. We demand a comprehensive and dignified return plan-with constitutional safeguards, security guarantees, rightful compensation, and passage of the long-pending Genocide Bill. We seek recognition of our suffering, and the creation of a separate homeland within Kashmir that ensures our safety, identity, and rightful place in history. The world today suffers from a fractured understanding of terrorism, and regrettably, our own government has at times echoed this ambiguity. Justice continues to be denied to the real victims of radical Islamist violence, even as empty narratives of reconciliation persist Let me reiterate, we are not asking for sympathy we are demanding justice. Our return is not a matter of charity, but of historical and moral right. Our silence has been long and painful, but our voice remains clear rehabilitation without restitution is no rehabilitation at all. Let the government and the people of this nation hear this ignoring the pain of Kashmiri Pandits will not bring peace to Kashmir. With regards and warm greetings

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