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Kashmiri migrants demand hike in relief fund

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Press Trust of India Jammu

"Both, the Centre as well as the state government have turned a cold shoulder towards our demand, and none has made a serious effort to help protesters end their dharna," Chairman of All Migrant Camp Coordination Committee (AMCCC) Ajay Bharti told reporters here today.

"Keeping in mind the financial problems faced by migrants, the state government should immediately raise the amount," he said.

He alleged the state government was harassing displaced persons.

Most of the camps have been closed and displaced people are being shifted to Jagti township, Bharti said.

"Migrants in most camps were provided with monthly relief package, free ration, free water and electricity supply, and medical facilities," he said, adding, but government is bent on stopping all these facilities at Jagti township.

 

  

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First Published: May 12 2012 | 10:15 PM IST

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