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Punjabi Language Morcha: J&K Sikh Sangat says Omar calls for dialogue

Jammu, Oct 13 (UNI) The All Jammu and Kashmir Sikh Sangat on Tuesday informed that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called for dialogue as indefinite Punjabi Language Morcha entered its thirteenth consecutive day with the campaign gaining fresh momentum through political backing and endorsements from religious institutions, educational bodies and community organisations across Jammu and Kashmir.
Taranjit Singh Tony, Chairman, Gurdwara Rani Talab, Digiana said that a significant development emerged with Rajya Sabha MP Gurwinder Singh Oberoi extending an invitation, on behalf of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, to the All J&K Sikh Sangat, DGPC representatives and other community stakeholders for a consultation meeting scheduled to be held in Srinagar on October 14.
According to the invitation, he said that the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has reiterated the National Conference government's commitment to granting Punjabi official language status in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that the commitment was also included in the party's election manifesto.
The MP has been authorised to coordinate directly with the Sikh Sangat and key stakeholders to discuss the roadmap ahead.
The proposed consultation has raised hopes among the protesters that the ongoing peaceful agitation could lead to meaningful dialogue and concrete steps towards recognising Punjabi as an official language of the union Territory, he added.
To facilitate discussions and present the community's concerns before the government, a committee led by former minister Manjit Singh has been constituted by Taranjit Singh Tony.
The committee comprises Ranjit Singh Tohra, Surjit Singh, Balvinder Singh, Jagpal Singh, Gurmeet Singh Tara, Verinder Singh Sonu, Paramjit Singh Sodhi, Gurjeet Singh Kingi, Sandeep Kour and Pavneet Kour.
The committee will coordinate consultations, consolidate the community's views and discuss the roadmap for securing official language status for Punjabi.
Adding significant political weight to the campaign, PDP MLA from Pulwama Waheed Ur Rehman Para has extended wholehearted support to the demand for including Punjabi in the list of official languages of Jammu and Kashmir.
The All J&K Sikh Sangat reiterated that its agitation remains peaceful, democratic and constitutional. The campaign seeks recognition for Punjabi and does not oppose any other language or linguistic community.
The Sangat has appealed to the Omar Abdullah-led government to translate its stated commitment into concrete action and initiate the necessary steps towards granting Punjabi official language status in Jammu and Kashmir.
The proposed consultation in Srinagar on October 14 is expected to provide an opportunity for community representatives to present their suggestions and discuss the way forward with the government's authorised representative, said Tony.
The All J&K Sikh Sangat has reaffirmed its resolve to continue its peaceful struggle until meaningful progress is made towards securing official language status for Punjabi in Jammu and Kashmir.
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