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Chidambaram says Kashmiri Pandits will be consulted on rehabilitation issue.


Byline: ANI

Srinagar, Nov. 4 (ANI): Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday said that Kashmiri Pandit Original Kashmiri Pandit (Hindi: कश्मीरी पण्डित) refers to a person who belongs to a sect of Hindu Pandits who originate from the Kashmir region.  migrants would be consulted on issues regarding their return to the valley and rehabilitation rehabilitation: see physical therapy. .

"Kashmiri Pandit migrants will be consulted on every issue regarding their return to the valley...I have heard your problems, concerns and apprehensions and will address them faithfully, sincerely and to the best of my ability. My focus will be on results," Chidambaram said while interacting with a group of migrants at Nagrota Camp in Jagti..

Earlier on Wednesday, Chidambaram held meeting with members of the Apex committee of Kashmiri Pandits List of persons of Kashmiri Pandit lineage: Philosophers and Historians
  • Anandavardhana, Philosopher
  • Vasugupta
  • Bhatta Kallata
  • Abhinavagupta, Philosopher
  • Kshemaraja
  • Utpaladeva
  • Bhaskara
  • Somananda
  • Krishnadasa
 at Jagti satellite township where flats are being constructed for the migrants.

Chidambaram told reporters that the construction of 2,160 flats would be completed in the township by December and the remaining 2,050 flats will be ready by May 2010.

During the meet, the Apex committee members raised various issues concerning the displaced Kashmiri Pandits.

They demanded immediate implementation of employment package and enhancement of cash relief to the migrants.

Chidambaram also said that he would discuss the committee's demand with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Omar Abdullah (born 10 March, 1970) is a member of 14th Lok Sabha. He represents Srinagar constituency of Jammu and Kashmir.

He was a minister in Atal Bihari Vajpayee's government. He is the son of Farooq Abdullah and grandson of Sheikh Abdullah.
. (ANI)

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