Former CM Mehbooba Mufti stresses for dignified return of Kashmiri Pandits to Kashmir

STC NEWS DESK
GANDERBAL, JUNE 03 (STC): Former Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti during her visit to the temple in Tulmulla, Ganderbal, on the occasion of the annual Kheer Bhawani mela, has stressed for dignified return of migrant Kashmiri Pandits to the Valley.
She stressed that peace in Jammu and Kashmir cannot be achieved without the return and reintegration of Kashmiri Pandits. “They have a stake in Kashmir. A lasting solution is not possible unless they come back and live here with dignity,” she added.
The former Chief Minister addressed members of the community in their native Kashmiri language, saying:
“Insha Allah thuie yuu waps, ma kurr azh dua thuie gasiv ba izzat tareeks path waps yinn, yeti Kasheer karov aes yukwatie aman bahaal, thundi warie gasi na kenh.”
(“Absolutely, God willing, you will return. I have prayed for your honorable return. Together, we will restore peace. Nothing is possible without you.”)
Her remarks underscore the emotional and political significance of the Pandits’ return and the need for inclusive dialogue in the Valley. The Kheer Bhawani mela continues to serve as a symbol of communal harmony and cultural continuity for the displaced community. (STC)