Exiles’ return among key CBMs mooted at U.S. event
SRINAGAR: Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai, Secretary General of the World Kashmir Awareness has called for communal harmony and protection of all members of minorities in Jammu and Kashmir. Dr. Fai, who has faced charges of spying for Pakistan, believes that the communal harmony would eventually pave way for a meaningful and purposeful dialogue.
He was speaking at a Kashmir event near Naval Lodge Monterey, organized by the American Muslim Alliance which is headed by Dr. Agha Saeed, an eminent political scientist, a press release issued by Fai said .
He said the rights of all members of minorities in Jammu and Kashmir should be protected at all costs. “All those persons who have been displaced from Jammu and Kashmir since 1947 should be encouraged to return. The members of the Pandit community displaced in the recent past should be facilitated to return and their rehabilitation guaranteed,” Dr. Fai said adding that the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) should be repealed as recommended by the leaders of civil society of India such as Justice Rajiner Sachar and Kuldip Nayar.
Dr. Fai has also sought dismantling of security bunkers, from villages and towns. While seeking the release of political prisoners, Dr. Fai said such measures would go a long way in hastening the progress of peace and reconciliation in the region.
He emphasized the need of involving the Kashmiris in the dialogue process. “People of Kashmir should be integral component of the ongoing peace process as they are the primary stake holders. They should be inclusive in the peace process with India and Pakistan as it will facilitate permanent, durable and honorable settlement of the Kashmir dispute,” Dr. Fai told the distinguished gathering.
He further said, “The leadership of both India Pakistan must recognize that there can be no settlement, negotiated or otherwise, without the active and full participation of the people of Jammu and Kashmir living on both sides of the Cease-fire Line, including the Kashmiri Diaspora.”
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