Panun Kashmir adopts constitution, renews separate homeland demand

The Story in Brief

Panun Kashmir, an organisation of displaced Kashmiri Pandits, adopted a written constitution at a convention in Jammu on Sunday and renewed its demand for a separate homeland in the Valley with Union territory status. The proposed homeland would cover areas east and north of the Vitasta river, under Indian sovereignty, the organisation said.

Members passed the constitution unanimously through a voice vote and later signed an affirmation register. The convention also held elections, choosing Agnishekhar as convenor and Tito Ganju as chairman. Panun Kashmir said the document would preserve its organisational continuity and commitment to Kashmiri Hindus’ political security and return. The convention did not announce any government decision on the demand.

The Indian Opinion

Claims that adopting a constitution itself changes Kashmir’s political status would be exaggerated. So would dismissing the move as mere symbolism, since it gives Panun Kashmir a formal structure and elected office-bearers. The harder issue is whether the proposed homeland can gain legal and political acceptance while addressing the Valley’s wider communities and competing claims. The clearest test is whether any government formally considers the Union territory demand, rather than how strongly the organisation states it.

Source: millenniumpost.in

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