‘My home open to you': Captain Amarinder Singh assures support to Kashmiri students
Amid rising concerns over the harassment and intimidation of Kashmiri students in Punjab, Chandigarh, and other parts of the country, former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh reached out to Nasir Khuehami, national convenor of the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA), to express solidarity and extend unconditional support.
In a telephonic conversation with Khuehami, the Patiala royal expressed deep concern over recent incidents of targeted harassment involving Kashmiri students in educational institutions. Reassuring students of his support, Singh said his home was open to any Kashmiri youth in distress and asserted that Punjab had always been and would remain a welcoming and safe place for all communities, especially those from Jammu and Kashmir.
'Every Kashmiri student is like my own child. They are like my family. They are an inseparable part of India, and Punjab is as much their home as Kashmir. My doors are open to them—anytime, for anything,' Singh said during the call.
'To every Kashmiri student facing intimidation or injustice, please know you are not alone. I stand with you. Whether in Punjab, Chandigarh, or anywhere else in India, I will extend every possible support to ensure your safety, dignity, and rights are protected,' he added.
Khuehami, welcoming the outreach, said, ' Captain Amarinder Singh 's message sends a powerful signal of inclusivity and reassurance to Kashmiri students. At a time when divisive forces are trying to isolate and intimidate minorities, such statements by senior political leaders are not only timely but crucial.'
He also urged state authorities and educational institutions to take swift and strict action against those trying to disrupt communal harmony.
'We won't allow fear to win. Attempts to divide us will be defeated by unity and compassion. Kashmiri students must feel safe wherever they study across India,' Singh told Khuehami.
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