Pandits’ body welcomes Kovind’s nomination

Tribune News Service

Jammu, June 21

The Sampoorn Kashmir Sanghattan (SKS) has welcomed the decision of the Union Government of proposing the name of Ram Nath Kovind for the post of President of India.

In a statement, the SKS, a displaced Kashmiri Pandits’ organisation, said the announcement was a positive step as it would give representation to weaker sections of society. “This will not only encourage the aspirations and enthusiasm of the deprived communities but will also send a strong message to the world community that the Indian Constitution does not discriminate,” said Anoop Kaul, chairman of the orgnisation.

Kaul was addressing a meeting of the organisation members and took stock of the present social and political situation in the state vis-à-vis displaced Kashmiri Pandits. Organisation president Rakesh Kaul was also present on the occasion.