‘The Kashmir Files’ removed from reality: Former J&Ok CM Omar Abdullah
By PTI
SRINAGAR: The National Conference on Friday broke its silence on ‘The Kashmir Files’ and stated the film was removed from the reality because the film makers have ignored the sacrifices of the Muslims and Sikhs who had additionally suffered from militancy.
Vice President of the celebration and former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah stated that if ‘The Kashmir Files’ was a industrial film, nobody has a difficulty, but when the movie makers declare that it’s primarily based on actuality, then the info are the opposite means spherical.
“When the unfortunate incident of Kashmiri Pandit migration took place, Farooq Abdullah was not the chief minister. Jagmohan was the governor. It was V P Singh’s government at the Centre which was supported by the BJP from outside,” Abdullah advised reporters in Damal Hanji Pora of Kulgam district of South Kashmir.
Abdullah questioned why this truth was evaded the film.
“Don’t manipulate the reality. It’s not the appropriate factor.
“If Kashmiri Pandits have fallen victims to terrorism, we have utmost regret about that, but let us not forget the sacrifices of Muslims and Sikhs who were also targeted by the same gun,” he stated.
Abdullah stated that a few of these from the bulk group have been but to return.
“Today, there is a need to create an atmosphere where we could bring back all those who had left their homes and not create a communal divide,” he stated.
The former chief minister stated an environment can be created for the return of Kashmiri Pandits.
“But I do not think that those people who have made this movie, want them (Kashmiri Pandits) to return. Through this picture, they want Pandits to remain outside always,” he stated.
Earlier, in his handle, Abdullah stated makes an attempt have been being made to defame a group the world over.
“A common Kashmiri is not happy with what happened 32 years ago, that people were made to leave the Valley. Today, an impression is being created that all Kashmiris are communal, that all Kashmiris do not bear the people from other religions. What will be achieved by this? Will it make the road easier for their return?”
“I am afraid that the hatred which is being created against Kashmiri Muslims today, God forbid, our children studying outside the state, should not bear its brunt,” he stated.
During his tenure because the chief minister, Abdullah had advocated organising of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission to enter the occasions unfolding for the reason that onset of militancy.
