A body of Kashmiri Pandits today threatened to go on hunger strike in Srinagar during Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's visit to Kashmir valley to focus attention on the condition of youths of the community.<br/><br/>President of the Youth All India Kashmiri Samaj (YAIKS) R K Bhat told media persons in Jammu today that the hunger strike is to focus the attention of Government of India and State Government on the problems of the youth who have suffered beyond expression and are still suffering due to the negligence of authorities. <br/><br/>Samaj President said that the Group wants to draw the attention of the Prime Minister towards the "grave flaws" in implementation of Prime Minister's special package for return of Kashmiri migrants to the state by the state government. <br/><br/>Demanding that minority status be granted to the community with a reservation in the State Legislature, Bhat said there is a need to set up a township in the valley for displaced Kashmiri Pandits on the pattern already set up at Jagti near Jammu.<br/><br/>Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh is scheduled to undertake a two-day visit to Jammuand Kashmir starting June 7.
News On AIR | June 3, 2010 6:00 PM
Kashmiri Pandits threaten to go on hunger strike during PMs Visit