Srinagar, Jun 23 (KINS): BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Tuesday urged the Jammu and Kashmir government to observe a “Holocaust Day” in memory of those killed during the 1947 tribal invasion, alleging that the victims of the attack deserve official recognition and remembrance.
Addressing reporters after paying tributes to Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his 73rd death anniversary, Chugh said, “The Pakistan army, disguised as tribal people, attacked here and killed Kashmiri citizens, raped the daughters here, continuously looted Jammu and Kashmir for 96 hours, killing and plundering. It was a holocaust.
“The J and K government should observe a ‘Holocaust Day’ on this.”
He also called for documenting the events through literature and films.
“Books should be written about it. The records of the killings from that era should be brought to the people,” he said.
Targeting the National Conference government, Chugh said the Omar Abdullah-led administration should present its performance report instead of raising questions.
“The public is seeking answers — what have you done? Show your report card now.
“Fulfil the promises made in your manifesto. Instead of fulfilling promises and presenting their report, the incompetent and unsuccessful Omar Abdullah government is asking questions. He should account for his work,” he added.
Reacting to the recent fire incident in Lucknow, Chugh termed it a tragic event and said the Uttar Pradesh government had responded promptly.
“The Chief Minister (Yogi Adityanath) and Deputy Chief Minister (Brajesh Pathak) reached the spot and efforts were made to save people from that massive fire. The incident is very tragic.
“An investigation is going on. The guilty will not be spared,” he said.(KINS)
