In a significant statement J&K LG Manoj Sinha on Saturday asserted that the time has come for Kashmiri Pandits to reconnect with their roots and contribute to the future of a transformed Jammu and Kashmir. He observed that the community’s journey from displacement to global success stands as a remarkable example of courage, resilience and determination.
Addressing the Global Kashmiri Pandit Conclave: From Exile to Excellence at SKICC here, LG Sinha said the gathering marked a historic moment and reflected both the achievements of the Kashmiri Pandit community and its enduring bond with its homeland.“I see before me the sons and daughters of this soil. We are witnessing a historic moment in Srinagar,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
He said Kashmir had witnessed the pain of the community’s displacement and was now witnessing its resurgence and renewed confidence.Calling the conclave a “grand confluence of countless stories of courage”, Sinha said a new Jammu and Kashmir was emerging and the Kashmiri Pandit community would have a vital role in shaping its future.
Referring to the migration of Kashmiri Pandits in the 1990s, LG Sinha said the community endured immense suffering and was uprooted from its homeland overnight, but refused to allow adversity to define its future.“The Kashmiri Pandit community suffered deeply during the 1990s. Families were displaced overnight, but despite the pain and uncertainty, they chose not to surrender to despair,” he said.Sinha said the real victory of the community lay in preserving its identity, culture and traditions despite decades of displacement.
Describing the conclave as a message of hope, Sinha said many members of the community who once faced displacement were today returning to engage with their homeland with renewed confidence. “Those who were rendered shelterless and displaced are today returning with confidence. This itself sends a powerful message of hope and renewal,” he said.
LG Sinha said the conclave was also a reflection of growing confidence in Jammu and Kashmir's future and security environment.“This gathering sends a strong message that faith in the future of Jammu and Kashmir has strengthened. The time has come to rebuild old bonds and reconnect with our shared heritage,” he said.The Lieutenant Governor said discussions at the conclave were not merely symbolic but represented a roadmap for economic empowerment, social participation and cultural revival.
He said many people once believed the displaced community would never be able to return or re-establish itself, but its resilience had proven otherwise.Describing the conclave as a bridge between generations, Sinha said it connected those who endured displacement with younger generations carrying forward the legacy of resilience and identity.“This gathering connects generations and ensures that the memories, sacrifices and aspirations of the community continue to inspire the future,” he said.The LG said society must stand united against the tragedy of displacement and work collectively towards justice, dignity and reconciliation.
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