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| Panun Kashmir Adopts Written Constitution at Historic Activists’ Convention in Jammu | | 
Jammu, May 24 (Scoop News)- In a landmark and ideologically significant development, Panun Kashmir today formally adopted its written Constitution during a convention of activists, senior members, and community observers held in Jammu. The convention marked a historic institutional transition of the movement from an unwritten constitutional ethos rooted in collective memory and ideological discipline to a formally codified constitutional framework designed to preserve organisational continuity, political clarity, and civilizational resolve for future generations.
The day-long convention was conducted by Nitin Dhar, President Panun Kashmir Yuva and Coordinator West, who underlined the responsibility of the younger generation born in exile to carry forward the movement with ideological clarity and constitutional discipline. He described the adoption of the Constitution as “a bridge between memory and future generations,” ensuring that the struggle of Kashmiri Hindus remains institutionally anchored beyond individuals and circumstances.
The convention commenced with a welcome address by Behari Lal Kaul, Organising Secretary, who reflected upon the geographical, historical, and spiritual relationship of Kashmiri Hindus with Kashmir. He described Kashmir as a civilizational cradle of Shaivite thought, Sanskrit scholarship, and Indic consciousness. Elaborating upon the concept of social contract in the context of the displaced community, he stated that Panun Kashmir represented a collective civilizational resolve to reclaim political agency, dignity, and secure existence within the framework of Indian sovereignty. He termed Panun Kashmir “the panacea to the accumulated historical, political, and existential crises confronting the community.”
Kuldeep Raina, General Secretary, elaborated upon the significance of the transition from an unwritten to a written constitution. He stated that Panun Kashmir had survived for decades through ideological conviction and collective discipline despite the absence of codified institutional mechanisms and described the constitutional transition as a sign of organisational maturity. Referring to Panun Kashmir as a historic response to “over seven centuries of genocidal waves against the Hindus of Kashmir,” he asserted that one of the movement’s greatest achievements had been its success in creating and sustaining a national discourse around the genocide and displacement of Kashmiri Hindus despite decades of denial and distortion.
The keynote constitutional lecture was delivered by Tito Ganju, Chairman, who spoke extensively on the historical and institutional significance of codifying the ideological foundations of Panun Kashmir. He stated that the movement had carried within itself an unwritten constitutional culture for decades through shared conviction, historical consciousness, and collective discipline, but that enduring civilizational movements eventually require codification in order to ensure continuity beyond generations.
Describing the occasion as “a constitutional rebirth of institutional resolve,” Tito Ganju remarked that the transition represented “the transformation of memory into doctrine, sentiment into structure, and resistance into permanence.” He stated that the written Constitution institutionalised the movement’s commitment towards the
establishment of a separate homeland for Kashmiri Hindus in the east and north of river Vitasta within Kashmir under Indian sovereignty. He added that codification of principles was necessary to prevent ideological erosion and ensure that future generations inherited not fragments of memory but an organised civilizational mission.
Following the constitutional lecture, each Article of the Constitution of Panun Kashmir was individually placed before the Assembly and adopted unanimously through voice vote by the members present.
Thereafter, a ceremonial pooja of the Constitution was performed by Sanjay Raina, symbolising reverence towards constitutional discipline and collective responsibility. Subsequently, every member of the Assembly formally affirmed and adopted the Constitution through signing of the constitutional affirmation register.
In exercise of his constitutional powers, Tito Ganju dissolved the existing organisational bodies. Thereafter, through elections conducted before the Assembly, the following office bearers were elected unanimously:
Dr. Agnishekhar as Convenor, Tito Ganju as Chairman, Sr. Kshama Kaul as Chairperson Kashmira Vahini, and Sanjay Raina, Ravinder Gurtoo, and Kamal Hak as Vice Chairmen.
Kuldeep Raina was elected General Secretary, Behari Lal Kaul Organising Secretary, Pyare Lal Pandita Secretary Finance, M.K. Dhar Publicity Secretary, and Kanwal Pezhin Cultural Secretary.
Pyare Lal Kaul Budgami was elected Chief Advisor and Pyare Lal Raina as Advisor to the organisation.
Bhushan Lal Bhat was elected Coordinator Grievance Cell; Beboji Zutshi Coordinator Jammu; Bitooji Bhat and Chandji Pandita Coordinators Jagti Genocide Victim Camp; Dayaji Coordinator Purkhoo Camp; Chandji Pandita Coordinator Delhi; Himalay Sumbli International Coordinator Rehinge; and Nitin Dhar President Panun Kashmir Yuva and Coordinator West.
Prof. B.L. Zutshi, attending the convention as observer, stated that Panun Kashmir remained “the only realistic and durable solution capable of guaranteeing the survival, dignity, and political security of Kashmiri Hindus within Kashmir.”
Dr. Kshama Kaul, Chairperson Kashmira Vahini, deliberated upon the concept of “Mahasahasayog” propounded by Abhinavgupta, which is inscribed on the cover page of the Constitution of Panun Kashmir. She described it as a doctrine of collective endeavour rooted in civilizational unity and higher consciousness.
Bhushan Lal Bhat reiterated that “the only viable and honourable solution for Kashmiri Hindus lies in Panun Kashmir,” while Pyare Lal Raina emphasised the importance of unity of resolve and ideological discipline.
Pyare Lal Kaul Budgami highlighted the historic necessity and contemporary relevance of Panun Kashmir in the present political environment.
Ramesh Hangloo, acknowledged during the convention for his contribution towards preservation and promotion of Kashmiri language and culture through Radio Sharda, spoke about the resilience of Kashmiri Hindus despite decades of exile and described cultural preservation as a form of civilizational resistance.
Kanwal Peshin recited a poem reflecting upon exile, memory, civilizational continuity, and the unbroken resolve of Kashmiri Hindus, adding an emotional and cultural dimension to the constitutional proceedings.
The concluding address was delivered by Dr. Agnishekhar, Convenor, who described the adoption of the written Constitution as “a defining institutional and civilizational moment in the collective journey of Kashmiri Hindus.” He stated that Panun Kashmir had survived for decades through an unwritten constitutional culture rooted in ideological conviction, historical memory, and collective discipline, but that every enduring civilizational movement eventually requires codification to preserve continuity beyond generations.
He described the written Constitution as “the institutionalisation of historical memory” and asserted that it would ensure future generations inherited not merely memories of suffering but a structured constitutional mission rooted in historical truth and civilizational continuity. Referring to the broader historical experience of Kashmiri Hindus, Dr. Agnishekhar stated that Panun Kashmir represented an organised civilizational response to centuries of persecution culminating in the genocide and displacement of 1989-90.
He further remarked that the Constitution institutionalised the movement’s commitment towards the establishment of a separate homeland for Kashmiri Hindus within Kashmir under Indian sovereignty and warned that movements lacking constitutional discipline eventually become vulnerable to fragmentation and ideological exhaustion.
Dr. Agnishekhar also spoke about the forthcoming Ayodhya Yatra scheduled for September 2026 and called upon activists and youth to intensify ideological outreach, organisational discipline, and civilizational consciousness.
The convention concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Chestha Bakshi, who described the occasion as “a historic constitutional moment in the collective journey of Kashmiri Hindus.”
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