Pandit delegation meets J&K Deputy CM

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Press Trust of India Jammu
Last Updated : May 03 2015 | 4:32 PM IST
A delegation of the displaced members of the Kashmiri Pandit community today met the Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh to discuss various issues related to the community.
The issue of the honorable and safe return of the community to the Kashmir Valley was discussed during the meeting.
"Various issues discussed in the meeting included honorable return of Kashmiri Pandits in concentrated and compact places with proper security and political empowerment," a BJP spokesman said.
Other issues discussed during the meeting were creation of employment avenues for the community in a time bound.
"Issues like improvement of basic amenities in migrant camps, including potable water supply, electricity, drainage education and health care, were also discussed," he said.
The delegation also raised the issue of Temple and Shrine Bill, special recruitment drive for the community, and revamping of relief organisation with total transparency.
"The Deputy Chief Minister gave a patient hearing while listening to the demands of the deputation and assured them that all their issues would be looked into," he said.
Issues like improving the basic amenities in migrant quarters at Jagti and others places will be taken up on priority.
"Regarding other issues like special recruitment drive, promotion Nirmal Singh assured them to address the issue at an earliest," he said.
Member of Legislative Council Surinder Ambardar was also present on the occasion.
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First Published: May 03 2015 | 4:32 PM IST

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