In a stirring address at the release of ‘Kashmir-Nativity Regained’ by Prof. Ashok Koul, Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha outlined the territory’s dramatic shift from terror to transformation. Held at Jammu University, the book chronicles the harrowing 1989-90 flight of Kashmiri Pandits, exposing the brutality that severed them from their ancestral roots.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s firm pledge for their secure rehabilitation remains paramount, with the administration fully aligned, Sinha assured. Since 2019, J&K has crushed adversarial plots targeting its people’s aspirations. ‘We’ve revived our timeless heritage and boosted progress; terrorism’s shadow will soon vanish entirely,’ he proclaimed.
Sinha lauded the publication as a vital voice against historical erasure. He honored the Pandit community’s unyielding courage, noting how they safeguarded their essence—thoughts, faith, customs—through trials, achieving remarkable successes. The 2021 migrant portal initiative targets reclaiming usurped homes and lands, addressing the profound grief of displacement.
‘Words falter recounting the heart-wrenching atrocities, including slaughters of innocent Muslims by cross-border terror,’ Sinha said. Justice is now reaching affected families, with employment and support measures underway. Article 370’s revocation ignited renewed faith for return without fear. As J&K rebuilds, Kashmiri Pandits stand central to this renaissance. Attendees included top university officials, publishers, and community leaders.