Ten special townships and renovation and rebuilding of temples destroyed and desecrated by terrorists were among the promises made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah to a delegation of Kashmiri Pandits on Tuesday.

The delegation, which included prominent Kashmiri Pandits like Utpal Kaul, Col Taj Tikoo, Dr Surinder Kaul, Sanjay Ganjoo and ParekishtKaul, met Amit Shah to express gratitude to the government for abrogating Article 370 and 35A.

During their meeting, the Kashmiri Pandits appealed to the Home Minister to address the issues of displaced Pandits on a priority basis.

The Pandits urged Amit Shah to take concrete steps for honourable and dignified return of the community to the Kashmir Valley.

Speaking to India Today TV, Utpal Kaul, who was part of thedelegation, said that Amit Shah assured them that special townships will becreated in all 10 districts of Kashmir Valley for the rehabilitation of theKashmiri Pandits. Kaul added that Amit Shah assured them that all temples whichhave been desecrated and vandalised by the terrorists will be renovated again.

Amit Shah also assured the Kashmiri Pandits that thegovernment will come up with special provisions so that the age limit forgovernment jobs can be extended for the community. Kashmiri Pandits alsopresented copies of 'Rajtarangini' and 'Neelmat Puran' to Amit Shah.