PDP protested against Gen Sinha for his anti party remarks, burnt down his effigies at Srinagar, Ang and Inderwal-Doda

PDP protested against Gen Sinha for his anti party remarks, burnt down his effigies at Srinagar, Ang and Inderwal-Doda

Srinagar, July 5 - Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) today protested against former governor S K Sinha for his remarks against party. The PDP workers later burnt effigy of Gen Sinha at party headquarters, reiterating that the party will continue to represent the aspirations of Kashmiris. The party held similar protest demonstrations were held against Gen Sinha at, Anantnag and Inderwal in Doda

Reacting to Gen Sinha's remarks against the party and its patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, PDP district president Srinagar Ghulam Qadir Pardesi said, "Such remarks can only come out of a frustrated mind and these could not deter PDP from its duty towards the people." Pardesi added that Gen Sinha right from his taking over as governor of Jammu and Kashmir was not happy with PDP Mufti Mohammad Sayeed as the latter had proved a stumbling block in his scheme to communal polarization in the state.

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, Pardesi pointed out had questioned the former Governor's attempts to run the Shrine Board as an independent republic within the State for three years and Gen Sinha's anger is understandable against Sayeed was understandable. Pardesi said Sinha had a number of reasons to be annoyed by Mufti Mohammad Sayeed as the later had advised a realistic timeframe for the Yatra that would neither risk the life and comfort of pilgrims nor fiddle with its basic character. The effigies of Gen Sinha were also burnt at Anantnag and Inderwal as well. (Writer-South Asia)

Karra for immediate restoration of alternative links

Karra for immediate restoration of alternative links

Srinagar, July 06 – Senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Tariq Hameed Karra has called for immediate operationalization of truck service on Srinagar- Muzafarabad and Poonch-Rawalakote roads to ensure availability essential commodities to the Kashmir valley in view of the economic blockade enforced by some fascist elements in Jammu.

In a statement issued here today, Karra said the continued enforced closure of the  Pathankote-Jammu and Jammu-Srinagar highway by the BJP and its associates for the past one week has created acute scarcity of essential commodities and petroleum products in the Kashmir valley, Poonch, Rajouri and Doda regions and, unfortunately, the Government, instead of tackling the crisis is watching the situation like a mute spectator. "The enforced closure of the Srinagar-Jammu and Jammu-Pathankote highways is also adversely affecting the exports from Kashmir as hundreds of truckloads of fruit and vegetables are rotting in various parts of the Valley causing immense loss to the growers," he said.

Karra said in view of the continued economic blockade of the Kashmir valley, Poonch, Rajouri and Doda districts by the fascist elements, the only alternative to ensure smooth import and export of goods to and from these areas, is immediate operationalization of truck services on Srinagar-Muzafarabad and Poonch-Rawalakote roads. "If the fascist elements continue to run their writ, Kashmiris can't be left at their mercy and alternative links of communication and transportation to the Valley shall have to be restored, sooner the better," he said.

Acclaiming the unparalleled amity and harmony exhibited by Kashmiris during the recent protests against the diversion of land to Shri Amarnath Shrine Board by arranging free food for the Yatris, Karra said the BJP and its cohorts must learn a lesson in compassion and goodwill from the people of the Valley.

Quoting newspaper reports, Karra said the BJP, Shiv Sena and VHP activists are patrolling the Jammu-Srinagar highway to ensure that no Kashmir bound vehicle is allowed to pass through. He warned of dangerous consequences if the economic blockade against Kashmiris is not ended immediately. (Writer-South Asia)

PDP's record performance and its roadmap 'Self Rule' motivated me to join this party: Abbas Wani

PDP's record performance and its roadmap 'Self Rule' motivated me to join this party: Abbas Wani

SRINAGAR, Nov 18: National Conference youth block president Tangmarag Abbas Wani along with 20 senior NC delegates today joined Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in presence of PDP patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed. These senior delegates include Munshi Abdul Hamid (secretary Block Tangmarag), and Bhkashi Abdul Ahad (block vice president).

PDP patron Sayeed welcomed the new entrants into the party fold, saying that their joining will add colours to the part activities in Pulwma district. "It is our pragmatic approach and political agenda which attracts people to our party folds," Sayeed added.

On this occasion, Abbas said that he was motivated by the PDP's three year performance and its concern for the resolution of Kashmir issue. "I have no words to count the performance of PDP. From development to fair recruitment, opening of Srinagar-Muzafarabad road to creation of conducive atmosphere for the ongoing peace process, establishing universities, to opening of new colleges, higher secondary schools and primary schools and above all bringing a significant change in the atmosphere of terror," Abbas added.

He said that he along with his workers would work hard to disseminate the PDP agenda which encompasses a message of peace and reconciliation. "National Conference believes in exploitation and this party has a long history of deceit and betrayal," Abbas said, and addedthat he found PDP's Self Rule as the best roadmap which can resolve the vexed Kashmir issue while taking into account the public aspirations. "The day I got the copy of the Self Rule I found it interesting and the only solution possible for resolving the Kashmir imbroglio," he said and added, that he will try his best to chennalize the public support this roadmap.

Abbas further remarked that it was the praiseworthy performance of the PDP which motivated him to join the PDP ranks. He added, "PDP said that it will open Srinagar-Muzafarabad road and it did. National Conference despite having a majority in the legislative assembly with a 60 years term, it could not do what PDP did in just three years of its rule in Kashmir," the new entrant said, and added that he will try his best to work for the betterment of people in his area. (Writer-South Asia)

Are Kashmiris At Fault ?

The people who have a good understanding should only read this post. Seriously, if you can’t put yourself into the situation, you won’t understand what I mean.

India was under the rule of the British Empire. Every Indian was trying his bit to liberate India from the colonial rule of British Empire. All the Indians were ready to lay their life down for their India because they wanted their land independent. India was being ruined economically. No Indian could see such a plight of their motherland. A lot of people died, but freedom was equally important so none really cared about life. Everyone wanted an end to oppression by the British. India had already become a part of British Empire, but British wouldn’t let them free. The British Empire thought that India was a part, rather a jewel, of their empire, but simultaneously they discriminated against Indians and booked them needlessly. Indians considered their rule as a rule of tyranny. All the evils in India were considered a gift from the British Empire. India repeatedly challenged the ruthlessness of the British Empire. This uprising made the British Empire to experience the traitorous attitude of India. But the British Empire still wouldn’t let them free. India desperately wanted to be independent, but the British Empire wouldn’t understand their sentiments.

All that you just read was not some usual yada-dada. Now, the twist arrives. In the above text, wherever you find India replace it with Kashmir and replace British Empire by India. The only difference would be that India was being ruined economically but Kashmir in terms of lives.

What Indians were doing at that time, Kashmiris are doing it now. How come Kashmir is wrong now while as India was right then.

All Indians complain that we Kashmiris are anti-nationals. India never gave us a reason to be Indians, patriots. Had India given us a chance, they would have seen what real patriotism is! They have killed us on every occasion. We demanded right to self-determination, but we were denied that. We demanded that road to AZAD KASHMIR for trade purposes, still we were suppressed. We demanded that all political prisoners be released, another demand overturned. The most draconian law, ARMED FORCES SPECIAL POWERS ACT (AFSPA), allows them to book, torture or kill anyone on mere suspicion. We wanted the Indian Government to abolish it, again they rejected the demand. Now when its too late, they are ready to fulfill our demands. Isn’t this injustice. Had India treated us at par with other citizens of the country, this problem would have never come up. Why would we ask PAKISTAN to help us, if India did no injustice to us. Independent India, actually never accepted Kashmiris as a part of their society. They themselves alienated us and then branded us as anti-national.