PK describes autonomy, self-rule as secessonist propositions

Jammu, Dec 29 (UNI) Describing demands like 'autonomy', 'self rule' governance as secessionist propositions, Panun Kashmir (PK) warned the Union government that any move aimed at weakening the Constitutional integration of the state with India will deepen the crisis than finding a way out.

Addressing the Kashmiri Pundits on the occasion of the 16th Homeland Day, Panun Kashmir Chairman Ajay Chrungoo reiterated the demand of homeland. The speakers on the occasion described the 'Marg Darshan Resolution-1991' as the roadmap for the reversal of the designed exodus and the genocide of the community.

Dr Chrungoo said the Panun Kashmir (PK) was strongly opposed to any move that was aimed at reversing the state to the pre-1953 status, asserting that 'Article 370' was incorporated in the Constitution as 'transitory' and not out of will but out of duress.

Referring to the 'working group' on state-central relationship, he said, ''the deliberations shall be aimed at reinforcing the bond between the state and the Centre in the true spirit of the terms of reference. We shall oppose all hose machinations that are aimed at weakening the Constitutional integration of the state with the country.

Describing self-rule, self-governance as ''communal and anti-national'' demands, the leader said, ''Conceding to such demands amounts to accepting a theocratic state.'' he said, adding a nation that claims to be founded on the secular ideology cannot nurture a theocratic state.

Dr M K Teng, Chairman, Advisory Committee, PK, accused the Centre of pursuing weak policies and compromising national interests.

''New Delhi always ignored nationalist forces in the state and engaged itself with one or the other fundamentalist and secessionist combination that contributed to the mess than guiding out of the crisis,'' he added.

All Kashmiri Pandit Solidarity Conference President O N Trisal accused the majority community of rejecting the principle of 'co-existence'. Mr trisal said the pandits were subjected to discrimination by the successive state governments and the community was finally hounded out lock, stock and barrel by the Islamist zealots.

Panun Kashmir General Secretary Kuldip Raina said the community, which suffered long political persecution and economic strangulation, passed the 'Marg Darshan resolution' on this day in 1991, which symbolises the aspirations of the community.

Prof Hari Om, a spokesperson of the BJP, reiterated his solidarity with the Kashmiri Pandits and the cause of Panun Kashmir.

He lashed out at the UPA government for pursuing policy of appeasement towards the Muslims.

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