Awami National Conference exoresses solidarity with Gilgit baltistan

Srinagar (5th October 2009)
Jammu and Kashmir Awami National Conference held a protest demonstration at press enclave Srinagar to express solidarity with the people of Gilgit Baltistan and the people of Jammu and Kashmir who are protesting today against annexation of Gilgit Baltistan by the Pakistan Government. Speaking with media persons, General Secretary ANC Mr. A.R.Badhana said the these measures can weaken the kashmir cause in the long run, when we all are trying to get united for the resolution of the Kashmir issue. He demanded that the Pakistan Government cancel the executive order that divides Gilgit Baltistan from the State of Jammu and Kashmir. He further said that the entire State of Jammu and Kashmir across the line of control is one and no body has any moral or legal right to fragment it and ANC condemns it in strongest terms and reiterates its solidarity with the people of Gilgit Baltistan. A large number of ANC workers accompanied Mr. Badhana in the protest alongwith Vice President Mr. Amanullah Kant, Mr. M.F.Budhoo, mr. B.A.Malik, Mr. G.A.Dar,Mr. Miraj Siraj, Mr. Tayeb Dev, Mr. Khalid Tufail, Mr. Tauseef Shah and others.

Soure: Press Release from JKANC