Bring Kashmiri Pandits back to Kashmir sign now

We are writing to remind those concerned with the administration of the disputed State of Jammu and Kashmir, on both the Indian-controlled and the Pakistan-controlled sides, of the political, cultural and economic rights of the Kashmiri Pandits.

We condemn any violence towards Kashmiri Pandits or any action calculated to intimidate them. We stand by the Kashmiri Pandits and consider them to be an integral part of the Kashmiri nation.

We affirm that Kashmiri Pandits are permanent residents of the State of Jammu and Kashmir, and, in any future disposition of the dispute over this State, they shall be entitled to equal treatment with other permanent residents.

We call upon those concerned with administering the State of Jammu and Kashmir to afford full protection and security to the Kashmiri Pandits, to safeguard their religious and cultural assets, to afford them financial assistance in this regard and to take measures for the protection of their heritage.

We also call upon those administering the Indian-controlled part of Jammu and Kashmir State to create conditions for the safe return and repatriation of the Kashmiri Pandits in the valley of Kashmir, including any financial assistance of which they may stand in need.