New Dehli July 23 (KNS): CPI(M) leader M Y Tarigami on Wednesday said that while the wounds of Partition have gradually healed in other parts of India, Kashmir continues to suffer its painful legacy even today.
Tarigami made these remarks while speaking at a public meeting titled “Statehood Now” organised by the Forum for Human Rights in Jammu and Kashmir at the Deputy Speaker’s Hall, Constitution Club of India, New Delhi. The event focused on the demand for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s full statehood.
According to KNS, Tarigami said, “Punjab was wounded during Partition but received some relief over time.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelIn Kashmir, the pain remains fresh. Even today, Kashmiris are being punished for sins they never committed. Why?”
He reflected on India’s freedom struggle and the decisions made during Partition, stating that Kashmiris are still caught in the unresolved consequences of that time.
“People must reflect on how British-era decisions during Partition created long-term suffering for regions like Kashmir. Voices raised then are still relevant today,” Tarigami said.