Srinagar, March 9 -- Chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) and former minister, Hakeem Muhammad Yaseen, on Sunday emphasized that Kashmiri Pandits are an inseparable part of Kashmir's social and cultural identity, stressing the need for comprehensive efforts to ensure their dignified return to their homeland.

In a statement, Hakeem Yaseen said that the people of Kashmir have always been ready to welcome their Kashmiri Pandit brethren, irrespective of the circumstances under which they left the Valley. He described the Kashmiri Pandit community as an essential pillar of Kashmiri society, whose absence is deeply felt, particularly during festivals such as Ramadan, Eid, and other cultural celebrations.

Recalling ...