False, fabricated narratives need to be corrected in history books: Lt Guv
Says for decades manipulated narrative was propagated in JK
SRINAGAR: “Writers must do research and use critical proof to challenge and correct the misleading historical accounts,” Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Saturday.
He said during colonial era and after independence a certain group of writers distorted our history to shape their ideological agenda. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the inaugural function of Kashmir Literature Festival organised by Srikula Foundation.
“Today the young historians must provide accurate and factually correct accounts challenging those lies. In the last few years, new writers have tried to do justice to the injustice done to the history of India, which is an excellent initiative. Efforts are also being made to take Indian literature to the world, which is highly commendable,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
He also called for correcting the narrative regarding Jammu Kashmir by identifying the misinformation and countering it with verified facts.
“For decades, a manipulated narrative was propagated here in Jammu Kashmir. Writers and media figures grudgingly admit that, out of fear of terrorists and their ecosystem, they were forced to promote the narrative being pushed from across the border in the Valley. The terror ecosystem has been dismantled and now is the time to present the true narrative of Jammu Kashmir, free from all bias and fear of gun, to strengthen the trust and accelerate socio-economic growth,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor, in his address, highlighted the need for offering new perspectives and vision to the readers in a rapidly evolving world to meet unprecedented challenges and opportunities, and understanding of nature, culture and people’s well-being.
“The terror ecosystem has been dismantled and now is the time to present the true narrative of Jammu Kashmir, free from all bias and fear of gun, to strengthen the trust and accelerate socio-economic growth,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
“There were people connected with the terror ecosystem and even today, a few still try to control the narrative. The narrative propagated by those sitting across the LoC was deliberately promoted for years,” LG Sinha remarked.
He also called for correcting the narrative regarding Jammu Kashmir by identifying the misinformation and countering it with verified facts.
The LG asserted that the administration has acted tough against elements trying to perpetuate this false narrative. However, he acknowledged that a few individuals continue to propagate the ideology of terror outfits and attempt to instigate the public.
“There are some who still have a problem with the progress and peace of Jammu and Kashmir, but the people now fully understand their motives,” he said.
Referring to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, LG Sinha praised the overwhelming public condemnation of terrorism across towns and villages. “People across J&K strongly opposed Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. Terrorists and their supporters have no place in our society,” he asserted, adding that the administration remains firm in its resolve to root out all remnants of the terror ecosystem.
Expressing optimism about the changing mindset of the youth, the LG said that art, culture, and music are playing a vital role in promoting positivity and unity.
“With the support of the youth and the creative community, the remnants of negativity will soon disappear. People have realized how they were misled for a long time. The day citizens join hands with the security forces, the last traces of the terror ecosystem will vanish,” LG Sinha said.
Terming scholars as pride of the nation, he said, “The scholar earns respect across the country and acts as a torch bearer.”
He recalled his student days when the aim of studying mathematics, science, or engineering was to create something meaningful for society.
Lieutenant General (Retd.) D.P. Pandey; Yuvraj Srivastava, Founder Srikula foundation; senior officials, prominent literary personalities, members of Srikula foundation, people from different walks of life and youth in large number attended the inaugural ceremony.
