Ashok Bhan welcomes Dr Farooq’s statement
Urges Kashmir leaders to facilitate return of KPs
GK NEWS NETWORK
New Delhi, Feb 22: Senior Congress leader Ashok Bhan on Tuesday welcomed the recent statement of the National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah that mistakes committed in the past led to the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Valley.
“It is not only a welcome departure from rhetoric disinformation unleashed by the vested interest and heartless political elements but also a sensible admission of truth and correct factual matrix,” Bhan said while addressing a rally of Kashmiri Pandits here.
Pertinently Dr Farooq earlier this week had said: "It is our fault as the Kashmiri Pandits have been made homeless and forced to live outside."
Bhan said all social and political elements in the valley must realize that the “exodus of the Pandits was a colossal mistake which has changed the demographic profile of the valley to culpable proportions and has upturned the ethos of Kashmiriyat.”
He urged Kashmir leaders, including separatist, to facilitate the return of Pandits to the Valley. “KPs will go back to Kashmir with the same glory and pride and will contribute to rebuild the new and modern Kashmir,” he added.
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