Writers Must Correct Distorted History: LG Sinha
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday urged writers to correct “false and fabricated narratives” in history books and provide real, factually accurate explanations that challenge these “lies”. “Writers should do research and use it,” said Sinha, speaking at the opening ceremony of the Kashmir Literature Festival organized by Srikula Foundation at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Center (SKICC) here. Critical evidence to challenge and correct misleading historical accounts.”
He also called for correcting the narrative on Jammu and Kashmir by identifying “misinformation” and refuting it with verified facts. The lieutenant governor pointed out that a certain group of writers during the colonial period and after independence “distorted our history to shape their own ideological agenda.”
“Nowadays, young historians need to challenge these lies and make accurate and truthful statements. Over the last few years, new writers have tried to do justice to the injustice done to Indian history, which is an excellent initiative. Also, efforts are being made to take Indian literature to the world, which is highly commendable.” he added.
Sinha emphasized the need to correct the narrative on Jammu and Kashmir by identifying misinformation and refuting it with verified facts. “A manipulated narrative has been propagated in Jammu and Kashmir for decades. Writers and media figures reluctantly admit that they were forced to support the narrative pushed across the border into the Valley for fear of terrorists and their ecosystem,” he said.
Claiming that the terror ecosystem has disintegrated, the lieutenant governor said that now is the time to present the real narrative of Jammu and Kashmir, “free from all kinds of prejudice and fear of arms, strengthening trust and accelerating socio-economic growth”.
In his speech, he emphasized the need to offer readers new perspectives and vision in a rapidly evolving world, to face unprecedented challenges and opportunities and gain understanding of nature, culture and people’s well-being.
