Kashmir Pandits hail "courageous decision"

The decision to withdraw J & K's special status was approved by the Rajya Sabha on Monday after Interior Minister Amit Shah presented a resolution on the issue.

The decision of the central government led by the Bharatiya Janata party to revoke Article 370 of the Constitution, which attributes special status to Jammu and Kashmir, has been hailed by Kashmir and Pandit groups, who call it a "decisive decision".

The Kashmiri Pandits, who were forced out of the valley in the 1990s as a result of escalating terrorist activity in the region, supported the BJP's decision to remove special constitutional provisions for J & K.

All India Kashmiri Samaj (AIKS) said the revocation of Articles 370 and 35A, which empowers the state assembly to define "permanent residents" as conferring special rights and privileges, was a "bold decision".

The decision to withdraw J & K's special status was approved by the Rajya Sabha on Monday after Interior Minister Amit Shah presented a resolution on the issue.

The Upper House of Parliament also passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Bill, 2019, to split the state into two territories: Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. "According to initial media reports, the Indian government has finally acted on Kashmir with unprecedented clarity and determination, making bold decisions that will have many positive ramifications for the entire subcontinent," he said. said MK Pajan, secretary-general of AIKS said.

The Samaj said that the movement is of unprecedented magnitude and that it will remove uncertainties about the status of the state and its future.

Dr. Ajay Chrangoo, chairman of Panun Kashmir, a front-line organization of internally displaced Kashmir Pandits who have embarked on a separate homeland for the community, said: "This is the first step decisive step towards the dismantling of an Islamic State. this will pave the way for a permanent overthrow of the genocide. "

The All India Minority Front hailed the decision and said everyone should go beyond their political interests and differences and welcome this decision. "We welcome the government's courageous decision. This was necessary for the country's interest, including Jammu and Kashmir, "said SM Asif, Front National President.

Sushil Pandit, associated with another Pandit organization, Roots in Kashmir, said that India had finally changed gears. "India has declared [a] war against jihad. Repeal is a declaration of intent. The war must be won, on the ground. It will be long and arduous ... "said Pandit.