SEPARATISTS HIT BACK
Who killed youth; Mirwaiz asks CM
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Sopore, Dec 16: Reacting to the statement of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah that separatists should compete the mainstream politically, Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Friday blamed the Omar-led government of reacting violently to peaceful protests and killing hundreds of youth.
“On one hand they (Government) talk of political battle, but on other they act militarily on the ground. They impose curbs on our movement and programs without any justification. During 2008, 2009 and 2010, youth came out peacefully on the roads for demanding their birthright, but forces responded them violently.
They were not militants but unarmed teenagers and minors,” Mirwaiz said addressing people in this north Kashmir town after Friday prayers.
Mirwaiz said Government of India should start reduction of forces in Jammu and Kashmir to build conducive atmosphere for the resolution of Kashmir issue.
“The forces that are deployed in lakhs here should be withdrawn from our localities, towns and cities as they are biggest hurdle in peace as well as resolution of Kashmir issue. Kashmir cannot be resolved until forces are withdrawn, draconian laws are repealed and detainees are released from the jails,” Mirwaiz said, adding, “New Delhi cannot crush just struggle of Kashmiris with its military might.”
“We want to tell them (New Delhi) again that they cannot suppress us by violence or by imprisoning us in the jails,” he added.
Mirwaiz said Kashmir issue can be resolved only through two options, either through United Nations Resolutions or through tripartite talks between India, Pakistan and representatives of Kashmir.
“The issue should be resolved in sync with the sentiments and aspirations of Kashmiris. It cannot be resolved within the framework of Indian Constitution,” he said, adding that Kashmiris have rejected the agreements of 1947 and 1975 as they don’t match with their sentiments.
Mirwaiz asked Pakistan not to prioritize other issues like water, trade and Most Favored Nation with India.
Mirwaiz said due to countless sacrifices rendered by Kashmiris for the past two decades, international community is stressing on the resolution of the dispute.
“Whenever we meet leaders of European Union, America, Britain and Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) we don’t have to repeat the story of 1931 or 1947 or 1990. They are well aware about the Kashmir issue and are stressing upon India to resolve Kashmir issue,” he said.
Mirwaiz added that their struggle from 1931 is not for power, perks or privileges, ‘but for the freedom of Kashmir.’
“Our three generations have given blood for the movement and this movement belongs to every Kashmiri. The blood of martyrs will not go waste and we will safeguard their sacrifices,” he added.
Mirwaiz added that New Delhi is giving an impression of being one of the mightiest economic and military power in the world to scare Kashmiris, but said “powerful dictators fled because of the revolutions of the people in Arab world.”
Mirwaiz also said unity among the pro-freedom camp was in the interest of Kashmiris.
He also called for setting up of Bait-ul-Maal (welfare fund) in every nook and corner of the Valley to help the needy and curb apostasy.
“Due to increasing economic disparity, a large chunk of our society is being pushed into the lap of poverty. This section becomes easy target and prone to unethical activities. We cannot remain a spectator towards their miseries as other vested interest groups are taking undue advantage of their plight. It is our moral, social and religious duty to assist them so that they don’t fall in wrong hands,” Mirwaiz said.
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Who killed youth; Mirwaiz asks CM
UMER MAQBOOL
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Sopore, Dec 16: Reacting to the statement of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah that separatists should compete the mainstream politically, Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Friday blamed the Omar-led government of reacting violently to peaceful protests and killing hundreds of youth.
“On one hand they (Government) talk of political battle, but on other they act militarily on the ground. They impose curbs on our movement and programs without any justification. During 2008, 2009 and 2010, youth came out peacefully on the roads for demanding their birthright, but forces responded them violently.
They were not militants but unarmed teenagers and minors,” Mirwaiz said addressing people in this north Kashmir town after Friday prayers.
Mirwaiz said Government of India should start reduction of forces in Jammu and Kashmir to build conducive atmosphere for the resolution of Kashmir issue.
“The forces that are deployed in lakhs here should be withdrawn from our localities, towns and cities as they are biggest hurdle in peace as well as resolution of Kashmir issue. Kashmir cannot be resolved until forces are withdrawn, draconian laws are repealed and detainees are released from the jails,” Mirwaiz said, adding, “New Delhi cannot crush just struggle of Kashmiris with its military might.”
“We want to tell them (New Delhi) again that they cannot suppress us by violence or by imprisoning us in the jails,” he added.
Mirwaiz said Kashmir issue can be resolved only through two options, either through United Nations Resolutions or through tripartite talks between India, Pakistan and representatives of Kashmir.
“The issue should be resolved in sync with the sentiments and aspirations of Kashmiris. It cannot be resolved within the framework of Indian Constitution,” he said, adding that Kashmiris have rejected the agreements of 1947 and 1975 as they don’t match with their sentiments.
Mirwaiz asked Pakistan not to prioritize other issues like water, trade and Most Favored Nation with India.
Mirwaiz said due to countless sacrifices rendered by Kashmiris for the past two decades, international community is stressing on the resolution of the dispute.
“Whenever we meet leaders of European Union, America, Britain and Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) we don’t have to repeat the story of 1931 or 1947 or 1990. They are well aware about the Kashmir issue and are stressing upon India to resolve Kashmir issue,” he said.
Mirwaiz added that their struggle from 1931 is not for power, perks or privileges, ‘but for the freedom of Kashmir.’
“Our three generations have given blood for the movement and this movement belongs to every Kashmiri. The blood of martyrs will not go waste and we will safeguard their sacrifices,” he added.
Mirwaiz added that New Delhi is giving an impression of being one of the mightiest economic and military power in the world to scare Kashmiris, but said “powerful dictators fled because of the revolutions of the people in Arab world.”
Mirwaiz also said unity among the pro-freedom camp was in the interest of Kashmiris.
He also called for setting up of Bait-ul-Maal (welfare fund) in every nook and corner of the Valley to help the needy and curb apostasy.
“Due to increasing economic disparity, a large chunk of our society is being pushed into the lap of poverty. This section becomes easy target and prone to unethical activities. We cannot remain a spectator towards their miseries as other vested interest groups are taking undue advantage of their plight. It is our moral, social and religious duty to assist them so that they don’t fall in wrong hands,” Mirwaiz said.
Lastupdate on : Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:30:00 Mecca time
Lastupdate on : Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:30:00 GMT
Lastupdate on : Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 IST
SEPARATISTS HIT BACK Lastupdate:- Sat, 17 Dec 2011 18:30:00 GMT GreaterKashmir.com
