Homeland

Amarnath Vaishnavi: From Opposing Homeland to Championing It

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Amarnath Vaishnavi (August 24, 1925 – July 1, 2012), revered today as the “Father of the Kashmiri Pandit Community,” remains one of the most respected and towering figures in Kashmir’s socio-political history. As his birth centenary year is being observed with tributes from various socio-cultural organizations—especially among…

1996: When Kashmiri Pandits `dissociated’ from Lok Sabha Polls!

( Kashmir Rechords Archives) It was during 1996 Lok Sabha elections when  over 2.25 Lakh  Kashmiri Hindu voters  had reportedly  resolved to “dissociate’’ themselves  from the Parliament election process in the  then State of Jammu and Kashmir. The call for boycotting the elections was given by six Kashmiri Pandit organisations,…

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