Srinagar, Oct 29 (PTI) Opposition National Conferencepresident Farooq Abdullah today said Kashmir was incompletewithout Pandits and his party wants them to return, though heopposed the idea of creating a separate homeland for them inthe Valley.
Addressing a delegates' session of the NC at the Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium here after a gap of over 15 years, hesaid Kashmiri Pandits were part of the state and his partywill strive to bring them back to the Valley.
"Let me tell you that they have to return to Kashmir.
Kashmir is incomplete till they return. They are part of thisstate and we will bring them back. I do not accept thishomeland (for Pandits). They have to live with Muslims hereand Muslims will protect them," he said.
Earlier, the party passed resolutions on several issues,including one on the return of Kashmiri Pandits.
"The tragic exodus of our Kashmiri Pandit brothers andsisters is a dark chapter in history of J&K and remains asource of pain and agony for every conscientious citizen ofthe state.
"Their dignified return and rehabilitation remainsunfulfilled and no headway has been made in this direction,"he said.
"While the stakeholders might differ on the features ofthe return and rehabilitation initiative, there isoverwhelming unanimity over the need to take all possiblesteps to facilitate their return with utmost honour anddignity," the resolution read. PTI SSB MIJGVS.
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