Rashid accused Kashmiri Pandits of "defaming majority community" and "working against interests of their own state".
He said that time had come to tell Kashmiri Pandits "loud and clear" that their "shameful campaign" was unacceptable.
He said if the Kashmiri Pandits are entitled for huge packages, jobs and all other facilities, why should not internally displaced Muslims and those forced to migrate to Pakistan Occupied Kashmir be treated at par with Pandits.
Yesterday, Kashmiri Pandits observed the 26th anniversary of exodus from their homes in the Valley.
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