Tito Ganju, chairman of Panun Kashmir, said the community’s principal grievance was that political parties tended to remember Kashmiri Pandits primarily during election campaigns. Academician Dileep Kumar Kaul described Kashmiri Pandits as “real political orphans”, attributing their political marginalisation to what he termed the “thinning of their collective agency” over centuries and successive periods of violence and displacement. Activist Bhushan Lal Bhat said Kashmiri Pandits should not be viewed merely as victims awaiting rehabilitation, arguing that their participation in discussions concerning Kashmir’s political future was essential. Community leader Kuldeep Raina described the displacement as a “political rupture” and called for restoration of political space, security and dignity for the displaced community. The community leaders called for time-bound implementation of rehabilitation measures, improved civic infrastructure in migrant settlements, completion of employment and housing commitments, and greater political representation in matters concerning the future of displaced Kashmiri Pandits.