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| JKSA meets Rahul Gandhi in Srinagar | | Seeks Urgent Measures for Safety of Kashmiri Students |
Srinagar, April 25 (Scoop News)-A delegation of the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association on Friday met the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, in Srinagar to raise alarm over the increasing incidents of harassment, intimidation, and threat calls received by Kashmiri students studying in various parts of the country.
The delegation, led by the Association’s National Convenor Nasir Khuehami, held a detailed one-on-one meeting with Gandhi lasting over 30 minutes. Khuehami provided a ground-level account of the growing insecurity and psychological trauma faced by Kashmiri students, especially in the wake of surcharged national events and divisive political rhetoric.
During the meeting, Khuehami urged the Leader of Opposition to take urgent, time-bound, and concrete steps to guarantee the safety, dignity, and mental well-being of Kashmiri students. He demanded institutional safeguards to prevent profiling, ensure protection on campuses, and establish quick redressal mechanisms for students in distress.
Leader of Opposition, expressing deep concern, strongly condemned the recent spate of incidents and stated, “It is very important that all of us stand together, stay united, and fight this nasty and divisive mindset. We must defeat hate in all its forms and confront terrorism with unity, not by targeting the innocent.”
He added, “It is deeply unfortunate that some people are attacking my brothers and sisters from Kashmir in different parts of the country. These are fringe elements with no place in our society. Kashmiris are an integral part of India — their rights, dignity, and safety are non-negotiable. This climate of fear must end.”
Assuring prompt intervention, Gandhi said he would personally raise the issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. “Those who harass or intimidate Kashmiri students without any cause, must face the full force of the law. FIRs must be filed, and the culprits detained. We must set a precedent that this kind of hate will not be tolerated,” he emphasized.
The delegation included prominent student leaders Danish Lone, Faizan Peer, Shakir Parray, and Irshad Samoon. They presented specific cases of abuse and harassment and called for nationwide institutional support, enhanced campus security, and accessible mental health services for affected students.
The Association stressed that education must not become hostage to prejudice, and Kashmiri students must be allowed to pursue their studies in a safe and inclusive environment.
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