JAMMU, OCTOBER 10: “The resolve expressed by the LG Manoj Sinha to establish peace in Kashmir needs to be converted into reality on the ground. It is gratifying to note that the government has reiterated its position that the peace won’t be purchased but established and maintained”, said Ashwani Kumar Chrungoo, senior BJP and KP leader, Incharge: Deptt of political feedback, BJP-J&K.
Chrungoo was addressing a webinar on the topic, “Current security scenario in J&K and the Pandit minorities”. Prominant among those who were prticipating in the webinar included, Utpal Kaul, senior KP leader, Dr. Rajat Mitra, human rights expert, Virender Raina, senior KP leader and Prof Ritu Bakshi, known educationaist. In context of the recent selective killings of the minority community members at their work places in the valley, he said that these should be seen as a part of the process of ethnic cleansing of Kashmir. In such a situation, the majority community of Kashmir is supposed to assume responsibility, gather guts and oppose such gruesome killings openly and without any fear.
“The efforts of the government and the administration need support of the society at large. If the society remains silent, it will appear that there is connivance of the society with the selective killings of the minorities in the valley. There is no doubt that the terrorism has developed a trap for the majority community in the valley due to a fake narrative of religious connotation. It is for the political leaders, religious figures, intellectuals, social organisations and the media figures among the majority community to bring the society out of this trap and react fearlessly against the genocide of minorities in the valley”, Chrungoo explained.
It is not the situation of 1989-90, when the tragic killings of minorities would be eclipsed under the shadow of political narratives created by the then vested interests. There will be worldwide condemnation and protest against the selective killings this time leaving little space for fake narratives. Therefore, it is important for everyone concerned to clear their stand in this situation. Moreover, the responsible governments can’t afford to sit silent when the pan national sentiment is terribly against terrorism and genocide of Hindu minorities in the valley, he added.
“I will make an appeal to the Lt. Governor and the government to announce an ex-gratia relief of Rupees fifty lakhs to the next of the kin of the slain minority community members in the UT and also a government job to their dependents. This will ensure both their survival and existence and will also send an appropriate message on behalf of the government to the society. The minority community in valley needs to be provided with a sense of security by improving upon the overall security environment in Kashmir. The expression to defeat terrorism should be visible and stark in order to instil confidence among the peaceful citizens of the society”, said the BJP leader.
