Critique Ferozepur Chapter and Philosophical Society: A Students Discussion Forum organized a seminar on the theme ‘Exploring Peace in Kashmir Amidst Violence: Myths and Realities’
In the seminar Amandeep, Amritpal, Mandeep and Amritpal students of B.A. first year presented detailed researched papers on the history, issues and problems of Kashmir. They expressed their concern on the recent violence in Kashmir with over four hundred students of the college and appealed for peace in the valley.
Amandeep and Amritpal breaking the ice of Kashmir issue informed the participants that that the dispute of Kashmir is not just only an issue of terrorism but it is a political issue which needs to be sorted out through dialogue. Amandeep while expressing concern over violence in Kashmir said that despite democratic elections in the last twenty years and presence of army in Kashmir, violence has not receded. She said that strict laws like Armed Forces Special Power Acts are imposed in Kashmir which has also resulted in the violation of human rights in Kashmir.
In the second session Mandeep and Pradeep while expressing concern for the children and students in Kashmir, Said that “in the noise of guns, suspicion and fear the fate of the children of Kashmir are at deep crisis. Pradeep appealed for a democratic dialogue between the political parties, fraction groups and central government to find road to peace in Kashmir, so that, the young generation may live without fear and dignity. Among others who addressed on the issue were Rashpinder Singh, Kuldeep Singh, Joginder Singh from Punjabi Department and Ambuj Sharma from Department of Philosophy. Many important questions were asked by Amandeep, Pushpinder, Bhawana and Randhir in the seminar.
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