Srinagar, Oct 21: A delegation of the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Wednesday met Dr Syeda Hameed, an eminent activist, National President of the National Federation of Indian Women, political aide to Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, and Rajya Sabha member, in Srinagar.
The nearly two-hour meeting witnessed extensive deliberations on a range of issues concerning students and young people in Jammu and Kashmir, including their educational aspirations, challenges, and concerns.
The delegation, as per a statement, comprised JKSA National Convenor Nasir Khuehami, Chairman Ahmed Mushtaq, National Spokesperson Dr Zubair Reshi, Chief Adviser Danish Lone, Adviser Faizan Peer, Mir Zubair, and other members of the association.
Dr Hameed has held several distinguished positions in public life, including serving as Secretary to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, a Member of the Planning Commission of India, a Member of the National Commission for Women, and Chancellor of Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), Hyderabad.
During the meeting, the delegation highlighted the aspirations, challenges and concerns of students from Jammu and Kashmir pursuing their education both within the Union Territory and across other parts of the country.
The delegation also raised concerns over incidents of harassment and attacks targeting Kashmiri students, shawl sellers, and passengers in different parts of the country. It stressed the need for timely intervention, effective institutional responses, and adequate safeguards to ensure the safety, dignity, and security of Kashmiris living, studying, and working outside Jammu and Kashmir.
The representatives further underscored the importance of sustained engagement with relevant stakeholders to address the challenges faced by students and other sections of society from the region. They emphasised that constructive dialogue, collaborative efforts, and responsive institutional mechanisms are essential to resolving grievances and ensuring that the concerns of Jammu and Kashmir’s people receive appropriate attention.
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