Srinagar, August 13: A parliamentary committee has completed its three-day visit focused on demographic changes. This tour concluded after consultations with various groups.
An official statement revealed that the committee, formed to address demographic changes, wrapped up its extensive discussions in Jammu. During the visit, the committee engaged with government and police officials extensively. Additionally, they gathered information from various community groups, organizations, and delegations regarding demographic shifts.
Retired Justice Prakash Prabhakar Navelkar, currently chairing the high-level committee, concluded his program related to Jammu and Kashmir. He visited the revered Mata Vaishno Devi temple, while the other members departed for New Delhi. In the final phase of consultations, Panun Kashmir presented a comprehensive 500-page report on demographic changes to the committee.
The delegation included Agnishikhar, coordinator of Panun Kashmir, Chairman Tito Ganjoo, and representatives from the Jonaraja Institute of Genocide and Atrocities Studies. This study encompassed historical demographic development and addressed critical issues such as population, migration, displacement, political representation, and property. It particularly detailed the consequences of displacement in the Kashmir Valley.
The committee also communicated with representatives from the Public Opinion Forum, including President Parveen Kumar Sharma and General Secretary Dr. Gopal Parthasarathy Sharma, who submitted a memorandum. This document elaborated on changes in demographic patterns and called for strict action against migrants from Myanmar and Bangladesh. It also highlighted the challenges posed by the presence of these illegal migrants.
The committee arrived in Jammu on Monday and consulted with police officials as part of their field visit. They also visited the Jagti township, where a significant number of Kashmiri Pandits settled after displacement, and toured slum areas like Naul, which host a large population of Rohingya Muslims.
Throughout the three-day visit, the committee engaged with representatives from various groups, including refugees from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, West Pakistani refugees, Team Jammu, the Gorkha community, and the Valmiki community.
In May, the central government established this committee to study demographic changes occurring across different regions of the country. These changes are primarily attributed to illegal immigration and other factors. The committee has also urged for appropriate measures to address these issues.
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