Panun Kashmir Calls for Urgent NFSA Revision to Protect Kashmiri Pandits' Rights

Panun Kashmir has urged the Indian government to revise the NFSA following the integration of relief rations for Kashmiri Pandits. They argue that applying NFSA without considering their unique history could reinforce genocide effects, urging recognition of their distinct status due to forced displacement and cultural erasure.

Panun Kashmir, a group representing displaced Kashmiri Pandits, is demanding urgent modifications to the National Food Security Act (NFSA) by the Modi government. They highlight concerns over the integration of their relief rations into the broader NFSA framework, arguing it risks normalizing the genocide they faced.

Integrating migrant ration cards into the NFSA database began in early 2026, eliciting backlash. Panun Kashmir argues that such measures fail to recognize their unique historical and civilizational trauma. Chairman Dr. Ajay Chrungoo insists that the government must differentiate between typical poverty and deprivation due to genocide and displacement.

The organization warns that blending their relief into regular welfare databases may erode their distinct status as genocide victims. They call for immediate safeguards and a dedicated national database to preserve their history and ensure that economic criteria do not negate their legitimate relief benefits.