Kashmir is incomplete without Kashmiri Pandits, says LG Manoj Sinha

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 01 (STC): Speaking about the literary consciousness, spiritual heritage and cultural splendor of Kashmir that cannot be imagined without the role of Kashmiri Pandits, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that the dignified return of Kashmiri Pandit families is indispensable for preserving the cultural, spiritual and civilized heritage of Kashmir. He said that Kashmir’s literary consciousness, spiritual heritage and cultural splendor cannot be imagined without the role of Kashmiri Pandits. “Kashmir is incomplete without Kashmiri Pandits and it is deprived of a precious part of its soul. The honorable return of Kashmiri Pandit families is a reflection of the determination to restore the historical heritage and human dignity of the Kashmir province, LG Sinha said.
He further stated that the natural, cultural and spiritual beauty of this entire region will be complete only when Kashmiri Pandits return to their motherland with respect, security and confidence.
Notably, the Lieutenant Governor stated this after he inaugurated the ‘Transit Residential Complex’ built for employees under the ‘PM Package’ in Zewan, Srinagar here today. He also inaugurated residential complexes at ‘Kakan Maran’ in Budgam and ‘Kullingam Bagh’ in Kupwara through virtual means.
LG Sinha said that the inauguration of 1416 flats at the three locations is a major step towards improving the standard of living of the employees deployed under the ‘PM Package’ and taking forward the vision of the honourable return of Kashmiri Pandit families to the Valley. He said that each flat represents the aspirations, courage and hopes of the family which is looking for a safe future in Kashmir. He said that this transit housing project is spread over 20 locations in 10 districts of Kashmir Valley, comprising 342 blocks and a total of 6,000 flats.
He directed the concerned authorities to ensure that all pending works are completed without any delay.
Additional Chief Secretary, Public Works (R&B) Department, Anil Kumar Singh assured that the work of the remaining flats would be completed by December this year.
Appreciated the services of the workers, engineers, officials of the Public Works Department, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, District Administration, Jammu and Kashmir Police, security forces and the institutions responsible for water and power infrastructure, the LG stressed on uninterrupted supply of power and water, strong security arrangements, effective waste management and prompt redressal of grievances.
(Straight Talk Communications)