Return, Restore, Reconnect: A New Chapter for Kashmiri Pandits in 2026. As we move through 2026, the Kashmiri Pandit community finds itself at a pivotal, yet poignant, crossroads. Thirty-six years after the forced exodus, the dialogue has shifted from mere recognition of suffering to active, tangible steps toward return and restoration.
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“We do believe in keeping our traditions, values and culture alive in our young generations, which is possible only when there is active participation by today's KP youth.”
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