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The meeting was attended by London branch office bearers and Ex-President of JKLF UK zone Mr Mlaik Latif Khan who presided over the meeting.\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E \u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003EIn a press statement issued from London, several important matters relating to movement and the organisation were thoroughly discussed.\u003C\/p\u003E \u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003EBranch members expressed deep sorrow over the sad demise of Javaid Rashid, a lifelong member of London branch. While paying glowing tributes and remembering his services to Kashmiri nation, office bearers prayed for the departed soul\u0026nbsp;and expressed their sympathies with the bereaved family.\u0026nbsp;Attendees \u003Cspan style=\"background: white;\"\u003Epledged to continue with his mission for a democratic and independent state of Jammu Kashmir.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E \u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003EWhile addressing the meeting Malik Latif Khan \u003Cspan style=\"background: white;\"\u003EHe reiterated JKLF’s position that Kashmir is not a territorial dispute between India and Pakistan and that both countries owed it to the future peace and prosperity of 1.5 billion people of India, Pakistan and Jammu Kashmir to find a just, democratic and peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute, based on the unfettered, inherent and inalienable right to self-determination of over 20 million Kashmiris across the LoC and in the Diaspora.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E \u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"background: white;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EMahmood Hussain, Ex-President of JKLF UK zone while addressing the meeting said the continuing deaths of innocent civilians in Indian Occupied Kashmir at the hands of the Indian army is intolerable, and unbecoming of a civilised world when civilians are deliberately targeted by a professional army. He further said that Indian Army even targets civilians in many parts of Pakistan administered Jammu Kashmir. The international community has a moral and legal responsibility to censure those responsible for causing misery, death and desolation to innocent lives.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E \u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"background: white;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EThe meeting unanimously passed a resolution condemning Pakistan’s new political map in which Jammu Kashmir has been portrayed as part of Pakistan.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E \u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EThose who also spoke \u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003Eon this occasion include Moahammad Latif Khan, Mahmood Hussain, Tariq Sharif, Sanawar Hussain, Imran Javaid, Tahir Ashraf, Nazakat Ali, Mohammad Nadeem, Mohammad Saleem, and others.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E \u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"background: white;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E \u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EPress Secretary,\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003EJKLF, London Branch\u003C\/p\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5519092348410001710\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2020\/08\/jklf-london-branch-press-release-19.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/5519092348410001710"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/5519092348410001710"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2020\/08\/jklf-london-branch-press-release-19.html","title":"JKLF London Branch Press Release - 19 August 2020"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"J K L F"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17912188462951931200"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"31","height":"19","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_RoCji4VwOvs\/Sg2SrdjusAI\/AAAAAAAAAKw\/t_nQV17OijM\/S220\/jklflag.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025183395565326371.post-2182973493945596741"},"published":{"$t":"2019-08-08T05:28:00.003-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-08-08T05:28:56.175-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Diplomatic"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"News"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Press Release"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Statement by Zafar Khan, the head JKLF’s Diplomatic Bureau   On the Illegal Dismemberment of Jammu Kashmir by the Indian government:"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EStatement by Zafar Khan, the head of Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front’s Diplomatic Bureau\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EOn the Illegal Dismemberment of Jammu Kashmir by the Indian government:\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003C!--[if !supportLists]--\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003E·\u003Cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C!--[endif]--\u003E\u003Ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EA reunified and sovereign state of Jammu Kashmir will be in the best interest of India, which in its composition as a society, is more disparate than Pakistan, than a broken and dismembered Jammu Kashmir:\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003C!--[if !supportLists]--\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003E·\u003Cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C!--[endif]--\u003E\u003Ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EThere can be no compromise on our inherent, inalienable and internationally recognised unfettered, and sovereign right to self-determination\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003E. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003ELondon\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E8 August:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EIn a statement issued in London from its international Secretariat, the Diplomatic Bureau of the JKLF strongly condemned Indian government’s illegal decision to dismember the state of Jammu Kashmir.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EThe head of JKLF’s Diplomatic Bureau Prof Zafar Khan called the Modi government’s decision illegal as well as a monumental folly. And said that abrogation of article 370 means that Jammu Kashmir’s conditional constitutional relationship with the Indian union was at an end both in terms of India’s domestic and international law which, renders India’s presence in Jammu Kashmir as that of an occupying foreign power.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EThe head of JKLF’s Diplomatic Bureau said that People of Jammu Kashmir have not only been betrayed by the right wing chauvinist RSS supported BJP government of India, but it has also snubbed the international community with utter disregard and disdain regarding India’s international commitments and obligations to the people, and \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Eon their right of self-determination.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EHe said that through illegal annexation the Modi government wilfully sought to break up territorial unity of Jammu Kashmir and destroy its unique character and identity through absorption as union territory to rule directly from New Delhi’ and also to inflame sectarian and communalism to aid his party’s political objectives in India itself.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EZafar Khan said that 5 August 2019 for ever will be etched in the memory of people in Jammu Kashmir as a black day, and a catastrophe or a day of Nakba as Prime Minister Modi and his ultra-chauvinist henchmen deviously contrived to replicate a Palestine like situation, particularly in the valley of Kashmir to engineer a demographic change.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EHe said the world was watching this so called Modi’s RSS inspired final solution of the Kashmir issue, which in reality means that millions of men, women and children are now imprisoned in their own homes completely cut off from each other in their own country and from the rest of the civilised world, with guns of literally tens of thousands of India’s para military and military troops, pointed at their heads throughout the greater valley of Kashmir, in the Pir Panjal region, and in the regions of Doda, Kishtwar, Badarwah and parts of Jammu including Rajauri and Poonch. He condemned the total siege and lock down of Kashmir and demanded that the iron curtain which has descended on Jammu Kashmir, turning the entire region from Kargil to Rajauri into a gigantic prison, must be lifted.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EHe said Indian government should not harbour any misconception of disunity among the citizens of the state as there is an in build internal unity and solidarity of long standing among the Dogras, in Jammu and Muslims in the valley and other parts of the state on the sanctity of 35 A which is a direct attack on the identity and wellbeing of inhabitants from all ethnic and social and religious backgrounds.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EZafar Khan pointed out that absorption of Jammu Kashmir into the Indian union in such an underhand and deceitful manner will not be acceptable and will prove to be fatally detrimental to the Indian union itself, as is being recognised by a very large number of people across all sections of the Indian society. \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EThe head of the JKLF’s Diplomatic Bureau strongly emphasised that a reunified and sovereign state of Jammu Kashmir will be in the best interest of India, which in its composition as a society, is more disparate than Pakistan, than a broken and dismembered Jammu Kashmir.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EZafar Khan strongly condemned the politically motivated incarceration of JKLF Chairman Yasin Malik and many other Kashmiri leaders who are being kept in Delhi’s Tihar jail. He said Yasin Malik, Shabir Shah and many others are patriotic Kashmiris who want a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir issue and supportive of dialogue between India, Pakistan and the Kashmiri leadership. Keeping these leaders behind bars and others under house arrest is not only inhuman, vindictive and politically motivated but also colonialistic, and a loss to the achievement of a lasting resolution of the conflict. He called on the Modi government to release the Kashmiri leaders as they are a part of the solution not a part of the problem.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EZafar Khan strongly emphasised that the just and historic struggle for a dignified and peaceful resolution of the issue \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Ewill continue, as there can be no compromise made on our inherent, inalienable\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003Eand internationally recognised unfettered, and sovereign right to self-determination. END\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EProf Zafar Khan\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt;\"\u003EHead of Diplomatic Bureau\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt;\"\u003EJammu Kashmir liberation Front-JKLF-\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt;\"\u003EInternational Secretariat-119-123 Cannon St Road London E1 2XL\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt;\"\u003EEmail: \u003Cspan class=\"MsoHyperlink\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"mailto:zafargk@aol.com\"\u003Ezafargk@aol.com\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"MsoHyperlink\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt;\"\u003E---------------------------\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/2182973493945596741\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2019\/08\/statement-by-zafar-khan-head-jklfs.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/2182973493945596741"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/2182973493945596741"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2019\/08\/statement-by-zafar-khan-head-jklfs.html","title":"Statement by Zafar Khan, the head JKLF’s Diplomatic Bureau   On the Illegal Dismemberment of Jammu Kashmir by the Indian government:"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"J K L F"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17912188462951931200"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"31","height":"19","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_RoCji4VwOvs\/Sg2SrdjusAI\/AAAAAAAAAKw\/t_nQV17OijM\/S220\/jklflag.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025183395565326371.post-2916575933446151614"},"published":{"$t":"2019-08-07T05:13:00.003-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-08-07T05:13:41.379-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Diplomatic"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"News"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Press Release"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Jammu Kashmir's illegal annexation by the BJP\/RSS  government of India"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003E5 August 2019 will forever be etched in the memory of people in Jammu Kashmir as a black day.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;It will be remembered as a day when the so called largest democracy in the world, illegally annexed the entire Indian occupied part of Jammu Kashmir with a stroke of a pen, and took\u0026nbsp; away\u0026nbsp; the\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; heritage, the identity,\u0026nbsp; hard fought fundamental rights, and centuries\u0026nbsp;old ethnic, cultural and religious harmony and tolerance amongst the sons and daughters of the soil.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003E5 August 2019 will be remembered as a black day because, on this day millions of\u0026nbsp; sons and daughters of this beautiful but unhappy\u0026nbsp; land, were imprisoned in their homes\u0026nbsp;by 820,000 Indian military and paramilitary troops at the point of gun under orders from a communalist\u0026nbsp; and hegemonic BJP \/RSS government in\u0026nbsp; Delhi.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003E5 August 2019 will be forever marked as a black by the people\u0026nbsp; of Jammu Kashmir because, on this day millions of the\u0026nbsp; citizens of Jammu Kashmir were not\u0026nbsp; treated as members of humanity. This day will also be marked as a black day because, on this day the BJP \/RSS government under the erroneous rule of might is right, disregarded the international law and legality, and forcibly annexed a country, and its people whose\u0026nbsp; political status is yet to be determined by themselves\u0026nbsp; through the exercise of their, fundamental,\u0026nbsp; inherent and inalienable sovereign right to self-determination.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EOn 5 August 2019 therefore, the BJP \/RSS government of India has thrown an open challenge to\u0026nbsp; the world community by completely disregarding its obligations under the United\u0026nbsp; Nations Charter, and the inherent and inalienable sovereign right of the people of Jammu Kashmir to self-determination\u0026nbsp; under the UN Charter and over some 18 UN Resolutions on the Kashmir issue\/dispute -conflict.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003ETherefore, the\u0026nbsp; legitimate and just\u0026nbsp; struggle to regain the lost\u0026nbsp; sovereign right of free will, by people of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh, will continue until victory. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003EProf. Zafar Khan\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EChairman Diplomatic Bureau\u003Cbr \/\u003EJammu Kashmir Liberation Front-JKLF-\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003E119-123 Cannon Street Road,\u003Cbr \/\u003E(Basement North)\u003Cbr \/\u003ELondon, E1 2LX\u003Cbr \/\u003EEmail: zafargk@aol.com \u003Cbr \/\u003EPhone: 0795 6400 834\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EDated: 7 August 2019\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/2916575933446151614\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2019\/08\/jammu-kashmirs-illegal-annexation-by.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/2916575933446151614"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/2916575933446151614"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2019\/08\/jammu-kashmirs-illegal-annexation-by.html","title":"Jammu Kashmir's illegal annexation by the BJP\/RSS  government of India"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"J K L F"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17912188462951931200"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"31","height":"19","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_RoCji4VwOvs\/Sg2SrdjusAI\/AAAAAAAAAKw\/t_nQV17OijM\/S220\/jklflag.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025183395565326371.post-8597858102629838226"},"published":{"$t":"2019-07-19T07:14:00.003-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-07-19T07:14:49.768-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"News"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Press Release"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Release Yasin Malik Campaign delegate led by General secretary JKLF UK zone Liaqat Lone met with Phillip Bennion MEP (Lib Dem west midlands region)."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003ERelease Yasin Malik Campaign delegate led by General secretary JKLF UK zone Liaqat Lone met with Phillip Bennion MEP (Lib Dem west midlands region).\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kqztv0HjXdI\/XTHQMHV0DHI\/AAAAAAAAD1U\/rcxlDd43K8Qv--lad5fVkDyMwPsf_lDWQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2019-07-17%2Bat%2B10.55.02.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"720\" data-original-width=\"960\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kqztv0HjXdI\/XTHQMHV0DHI\/AAAAAAAAD1U\/rcxlDd43K8Qv--lad5fVkDyMwPsf_lDWQCLcBGAs\/s320\/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2019-07-17%2Bat%2B10.55.02.jpeg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003ENazam Bhatti \u0026amp; Masoom Ansari the founder members of jklf were also present in the meeting. The delegate raised their concerns on illegal arrest of yasin malik chairman jklf under draconian law PSA imposed by indian govt.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EYasin malik life is under threat due to serious health issues and lack of health facilities provided to him. He has no access to medicine which has caused deterioration of his health.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EHis family is not allowed to see him in Tihar jail Dehli. He has been pressurized to compromise on his peaceful political struggle which he has refused to do so. He has no contact to his family ever since he has been arrested since Feb 2019.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EIndian Govt has banned JKLF political peaceful struggle in Indian occupied Kashmir. India, so called world biggest democracy is not allowing peaceful political movement in Kashmir. There is more than 700000 troops deployed in Kashmir valley who is using pallet guns on children, women raped cases, civilian killings, kidnaping of youth is daily mission of Indian forces in Kashmir.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EThe Govt of India has refused access to amnesty international, red cross and many other NGO’s in Kashmir. It has been mentioned in UN human rights report published in\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E8th July 2019 and 14th June 2018. The Modi Govt is propagating Hindu extremism and the lives of innocent people are in danger. The ceasefire line has been violated many time with heavy shelling on civilians living on both side of ceasefire line in Jammu Kashmir. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EThe delegate has also raised concerns on the exploitation of natural resources by diverting the river Neelum \u0026amp; Jhelum in Muzaffarabad AJK. Neelum Jhelum hydral project is serious threat to 675000 people living in that area. There has been no environmental consultation addressed which has caused the serious threat to local community due to shortage of water and created health concerns in local vicinity. The govt of Pakistan is making dams in AJK against the will of Kashmiris which is the violation of united nation rules. India \u0026amp; Pak cannot build dams on a disputed territory. We urge the international community to intervene and stop both occupants to exploit natural resources of Kashmir.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EThe honorable MEP assured the delegation to raise our concerns to EU Parliament as well as UN. Mr P Bennion also support the ideology of independent Kashmir and admired the road map of Amanullah khan in which he asked both countries to demilitarize Jammu Kashmir state and give right to the people of Kashmir to decide their future. The referendum which gives people unfettered\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003Eright of self-determination.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EThe delegation presented the report as well as letter to the honorable MEP for future actions and thanked him for his help \u0026amp; support to raise the voice for voiceless Kashmiris.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rLOROBRlwBM\/XTHQRPsCRVI\/AAAAAAAAD1Y\/gOyEWekbnJMwXvRpqM_gn3z9EoYUchDCQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2019-07-17%2Bat%2B10.55.01.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EStatement by Diplomatic Bureau of the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EJKLF leadership will never compromise on the sovereign right of Kashmiris to freedom\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EMeaningful dialogue over the status of Kashmir only possible under UN auspices\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EModi government must release Yasin Malik from incarceration\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EJKLF has the capacity and the will to mount a concerted diplomatic\/ political campaign to expose India’s oppressive occupation of Kashmir \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003E-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uH-yUAxRULk\/XRS2rKilAkI\/AAAAAAAAD0w\/tjCfLoqb02QL-UuHdkQMMmfYbXzPjQvjQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2019-06-27%2Bat%2B11.04.59.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uH-yUAxRULk\/XRS2rKilAkI\/AAAAAAAAD0w\/tjCfLoqb02QL-UuHdkQMMmfYbXzPjQvjQCLcBGAs\/s320\/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2019-06-27%2Bat%2B11.04.59.jpeg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003ELondon-27 June 2019:\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EMeeting at its International Secretariat in London, the Diplomatic Bureau of the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front-JKLF- called on the Indian government to immediately release its Chairman Mr Yasin Malik who is illegally incarcerated, in India’s Tihar jail.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EChaired by its head, Professor Zafar Khan, the Bureau’s meeting took full stock of the situation arising out of the initial arrest of Mr Yasin Malik under the draconian and oppressive\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EPublic Safety Act- PSA- in February, and the ban imposed on the JKLF \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Ein March ,and subjecting him to India’s National Investigation Agency- NIA’s- strong arm tactics, and Modi government’s continuous malicious campaign to malign and subvert the legitimate and \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Epolitical struggle, and peaceful dissent of the JKLF, its leadership, and that of the Joint Resistance Leadership, the \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EJRL in Indian occupied Kashmir.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EIn a\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003Estatement issued to press and media the \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Ediplomatic Bureau strongly condemned the inhuman, and ill treatment meted out to the illegally jailed leader by calling it Modi government’s policy of intimidation, and a deliberate attempt to subject the head of JKLF to physical and mental torture in solitary confinement. The statement noted with grave concern at the rapidly failing health of Mr Yasin Malik as a consequence of inadequate medical care, and noted that the severe infection in one his eyes that requires urgent treatment, was a glaring example of Indian government’s \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Epolicy of callousness towards \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EMr \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EMalik to force him into submission. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EThe statement warned the Indian government that the JKLF and the people of Kashmir across both sides of their forcibly divided country between India and Pakistan, are observing India’s cruel and callous policies towards the JKLF and its Chairman, with great restraint as well as with serious concern.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EPeaceful dissent, noted the statement, is stifled with prominent leaders and activists incarcerated under laws like the PSA, and political parties committed to a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir conflict, are banned. The statement noted that as well as stifling and silencing peaceful political dissent in Indian occupied Kashmir, India’s policy in Kashmir of total impunity refuses to allow any scrutiny of state oppression by independent observers, the international media and human rights organisations including the United Nations. The recent refusal by the Modi government to Amnesty International’s representatives to hold a meeting in Srinagar, capital of Kashmir, to address India’s excesses arising out of arrests and denial of civil and political liberties, is a clear example that India and its occupation apparatus in Kashmir \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Eoperates with impunity against the JKLF, its leadership and hundreds of political leaders and activists, who like the JKLF and its leadership, are committed to a just and peaceful resolution of the Kashmir issue.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EThe Bureau’s statement added that the JKLF as a political movement has the capacity and the will, to mount and embark upon a concerted political and diplomatic campaign throughout the world to expose India’s real face of militarised oppression in Kashmir with her deployment of 780,000 military and paramilitary troops, and her callously oppressive and vindictive policies towards political leaders like Mr Yasin Malik who seek a just and equitable resolution of the 72 year old Kashmir issue.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EThe statement added that the JKLF is in an active engagement with human rights organisations and interaction with various governments and political forces across many countries to convey the reality of Indian occupation and oppression in Kashmir; as well as to seek support against Indian government’s treatment and continued incarceration of Mr Yasin Malik.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EThe statement called on the international community in general, and the leading powers, including the permanent members of the UN Security Council in particular, to play their rightful role in resolution of the Kashmir issue, in accordance within the principle of Kashmiri people’s sovereign to decide upon their political status in a free, fair and democratic referendum under the auspices of the United Nations. The statement continued that the conflict in Kashmir has existed for more than seven decades, and remains a serious bone of contention between the nuclear armed neighbours, India and Pakistan. Both countries have fought wars against each other over this period, and came perilously close to a potentially catastrophic war in February and March of this year, when their Air Forces attacked each other soon after the Pulwama suicide attack.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EIndia and Pakistan deploy thousands of their troops across the Line of Control-LoC- or the ceasefire line -CfL-that forcibly divides Kashmir, and its people under the 1949 UN sponsored armistice. Even when India and Pakistan are supposedly at peace, their forces present an existential threat to lives and livelihood of the civilian population with daily exchanges of fire, across the CfL. The statement added that the on-going pro freedom political dissent in Indian occupied Kashmir, has resulted in immense suffering and hardships for the population. Actions by the Indian military and paramilitary forces, and the use of repressive laws like the PSA and the Armed Forces Special Powers Act AFSPA, that provide the Indian forces of occupation with an umbrella of total impunity against the people, are a \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Eserious cause for concerns by the JKLF leadership and the people of Kashmir.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EThe statement reiterated JKLF’s position that its leadership will never compromise over the fundamental and inalienable sovereign right of 20 million Kashmiris across both sides of the LoC\/CfL, and in the Diaspora spread across the world. The statement added that the JKLF wishes see Kashmir as a bridge of peace rather than a bone of contention in South Asia, and seeks a meaningful dialogue with both India, and Pakistan under the auspices of the United Nations.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EThe Bureau’s statement however, re-emphasised, that Indian government must release the JKLF Chairman from illegal incarceration and lift its vindictive and politically motivated ban on the JKLF and allow normal political activities to take place in Indian occupied Jammu Kashmir. The statement strongly stressed on the fact that Kashmir is an international issue, and not an internal matter for India. Therefore, there can be no bi- lateral dialogue under the ambit or constitution of the Indian state over the legitimate sovereign right to freedom of Kashmiris divided between India and Pakistan, and can only exercise their inherent and inalienable sovereign right under the supervision of the United Nations ended the statement……\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EProf Zafar Khan\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-YlL2iCfknXs\/XHkXb36jrXI\/AAAAAAAADzU\/PS9BikUQKIwqiujh0JKrvkc2A2Ac3GiugCLcBGAs\/s1600\/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2019-03-01%2Bat%2B10.45.21.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-YlL2iCfknXs\/XHkXb36jrXI\/AAAAAAAADzU\/PS9BikUQKIwqiujh0JKrvkc2A2Ac3GiugCLcBGAs\/s320\/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2019-03-01%2Bat%2B10.45.21.jpeg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003ELondon- 01 March 2019: \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003ESecretary General of the United Nations Mr Antonio Guterres has been told in a letter to him that as long as Kashmir remains a bone of contention between India and Pakistan South Asian region will face a catastrophic and horrendous war over the Kashmir dispute.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EThe letter written by Zafar Khan the Diplomatic affairs head of the JKLF, referred to \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Emilitary actions taken against each other by Indian and Pakistani forces, which presented an imminent threat of full scale war between the two countries over the Kashmir dispute, and pointed out that these actions have dangerously added to an already existing volatile situation not only for twenty million people of Kashmir, but for the entire region of South Asia and beyond. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EIn the letter he reminds the Secretary General that Kashmir has been a bone of contention between India, Pakistan and the people of Kashmir for more than seven decades, and in view of the looming catastrophe people of Kashmir desperately, and impatiently expect statesmanship and leadership role from the UN Secretary General to take decisive steps for a lasting solution of the Kashmir dispute. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EIn the letter Khan strongly urged the Secretary General to ensure that the imminent danger of war between India and Pakistan is averted with post- haste, and that at this crucial juncture in the situation over Kashmir, the UN takes strong and firm actions to end the dispute with a just and lasting solution on the political status of the territory, which will bring about an end to the conflict, and suffering that has caused incalculable miseries for millions of Kashmiris since 1947.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EKhan Exhorts the Secretary General by saying that in order \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Eto achieve the cherished and noble objective of lasting peace, prosperity and empathy in the region, the\u003Cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003E United Nations \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Emust assume full control of Kashmir’s administration,\u003C\/b\u003E and ask India and Pakistan to vacate the entire state on both sides of the Line of Control –LoC- within three months.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EHe reminded the Secretary General that an ultimate objective of sane human beings must be to strive for peace and prosperity in society, which unfortunately for Kashmiris, as an objective, has remained a mirage due to the conflict, and uncertainty as a direct consequence of Indo-Pakistan confrontation over the past seventy two years.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EZafar Khan emphasised to Mr Guterres that Kashmiris \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Ehave strong, and compelling reasons to expect\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003Efrom the UN and its Secretary General that he takes \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Etheir sincere and considered appeal, seriously and engages with India, Pakistan and the Kashmiri leadership, to set a time-frame within which his \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Eadministration would be able to organise, and prepare for a\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003Efree, fair and democratic referendum\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003Eso that\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EKashmiris would be enabled and empowered\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003Eto decide on the political status of their homeland through the\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003Eexercise of \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Etheir inherent and inalienable right of self-determination.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EHe pointed out to\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EMr Guterres that\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003Ea \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Efree, fair and\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003Edemocratic was the only way-forward out of the Kashmir dispute, which otherwise will remain an ongoing threat to peace in the region, if God forbid it is not already too late!\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EThe UN Secretary General was apprised through the letter that India and Pakistan have fought costly wars over Kashmir in the past, in which citizens of Kashmir have always suffered the most. Another war between the nuclear armed neighbours will cause an annihilation for 20 million Kashmiris as well as for India, Pakistan and their neighbours in the region with an irredeemable destruction.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003ESecretary General was told by Zafar Khan that even when India and Pakistan are supposedly at ‘peace,’ deployment of tens of thousands of their troops in the territory present an existential danger to millions of civilians, and that as he was \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Eno doubt fully aware, \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EKashmiris have never reconciled with the status quo\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003Eas it is the basis of \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Euncertainty over Kashmir’s future, and that Kashmiris have continued to struggle since 1947 for a free, fair, transparent and democratic process to regain the right to decide on the status of their country. He was reminded that he is also fully aware that Kashmiris continue to suffer immensely as a consequence of status quo and the entrenchment of Indo-Pakistan positions on the question of Kashmir’s status.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EThe letter informed the UN Secretary General that Kashmiris are the principle and most aggrieved party in the conflict, and they expect the Secretary General of the UN as the custodian of the world conscience, to accept their right to insist that UN’s moral and legal authority must be exercised in the interest of peace and justice.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EAnd that the Secretary General of the UN will impress upon the leaders of India and Pakistan that neither their 1.5 billion combined population, nor the twenty million people of Kashmir must be held hostage in perpetuity to the dangers of an unresolved and uncertain status of Kashmir.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EThe Secretary General was reminded therefore, that a UN administered and supervised referendum remained the only democratic and peaceful method for the resolution of Kashmir’s political status permanently.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EZafar Khan further reminded Mr Guterres that the Indo- Pakistan presence in an undecided Kashmir will inevitably perpetuate the ongoing conflict, confrontation and war between India and Pakistan. And their presence is also inconsistent with the aspirations and wishes of the people unless and until, there is an opportunity for them to give a free and a democratic verdict on the question of their country’s future.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EThe Secretary General of the United Nations, was told that it was not in the interest of any people or nation, to be a bone of contention between two powerful countries, as indeed Kashmir and its people are, between their neighbours, India and Pakistan. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EMr Guterres was informed that Kashmiris, like any other people want peace and peaceful resolution of the conflict. And that they wish well for the peoples of India and Pakistan, and insist that their country and they wish to become \u003Cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003Ea bridge of peace\u003C\/b\u003E between India and Pakistan \u003Cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003Einstead of a bone of\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003Econtention\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003ESecretary General was told in the letter that “Kashmiris seek your help and support, to enable them to become that bridge of peace in South Asia”! \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EMahmoud Hussain\u003Cbr \/\u003ESecretary of the Diplomatic Bureau \u003Cbr \/\u003EJammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) \u003Cbr \/\u003E119-123 Cannon Street Road, \u003Cbr \/\u003EBasement North\u003Cbr \/\u003ELondon\u003Cbr \/\u003EE1 2LX\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003E--------------------- END ---------------------\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/8108276574479918958\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2019\/03\/referendum-under-un-supervison-in.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/8108276574479918958"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/8108276574479918958"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2019\/03\/referendum-under-un-supervison-in.html","title":"Referendum under UN supervison in Kashmir is the only way to ensure lasting peace in South Asia"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"J K L F"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17912188462951931200"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"31","height":"19","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_RoCji4VwOvs\/Sg2SrdjusAI\/AAAAAAAAAKw\/t_nQV17OijM\/S220\/jklflag.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-YlL2iCfknXs\/XHkXb36jrXI\/AAAAAAAADzU\/PS9BikUQKIwqiujh0JKrvkc2A2Ac3GiugCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2019-03-01%2Bat%2B10.45.21.jpeg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025183395565326371.post-671282399436931616"},"published":{"$t":"2019-02-04T09:33:00.002-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-02-04T09:44:49.330-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"News"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Press Release"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"JKLF TO COMMEMORATE 35th MARTYRDOM ANNIVERSARY OF MAQBOOL BUTT SHAHEED"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bS2GjzQ1dpQ\/Sgr8-rwLwoI\/AAAAAAAAAJk\/OMMR79pOBuoqPy73t721z22yMgC2odYCgCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/maqbutt.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"515\" data-original-width=\"350\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bS2GjzQ1dpQ\/Sgr8-rwLwoI\/AAAAAAAAAJk\/OMMR79pOBuoqPy73t721z22yMgC2odYCgCPcBGAYYCw\/s320\/maqbutt.jpg\" width=\"217\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E(London\u0026nbsp;05 February 2019):\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; text-align: start;\"\u003EJammu Kashmir\u0026nbsp;Liberation\u0026nbsp;Front (JKLF) will\u0026nbsp;commemorate\u0026nbsp;the 35\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csup style=\"color: #333333; text-align: start;\"\u003Erd\u003C\/sup\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Martyrdom anniversary of its founder Maqbool Butt Shaheed\u0026nbsp;all around\u0026nbsp;the world. JKLF will hold seminars, public meetings and demonstrations in Indian Held Kashmir, all cities of Azad Kashmir, Gilgit, many cities of\u0026nbsp;Pakistan, India,\u0026nbsp;Europe,\u0026nbsp;Middle ast\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;America.\u0026nbsp; Chairman JKLF, Yasin Malik has directed all Zonal, Divisional and District level JKLF office bearers to hold peaceful programmes in order to pay tribute to the martyred leader.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003EA meeting of JKLF London Branch was held in connection of 11 February preparations. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003EIt was decided in the meeting that JKLF London branch will\u0026nbsp;participating in large numbers in a protest outside Indian High Commission in\u0026nbsp;London. During this meeting, senior leader of JKLF in UK Mahmood Hussain said that struggle and martyrdom of Maqbool Butt is a glorious chapter of our history that will always guide us through the tough journey of freedom struggle. He said \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003Ethat we owe it to the future generations of\u0026nbsp;Kashmir\u0026nbsp;to highlight and spread the vision of Maqbool Butt Shaheed for which he and other thousands of Kashmiris laid their lives.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E11 February is being commemorated as Maqbool Bhat’s martyrdom anniversary. On this day Kashmiris all across the world remember their hero with honour and pride. Maqbool But was hanged by\u0026nbsp;India\u0026nbsp;in Tihar jail on\u0026nbsp;11 February 1984\u0026nbsp;and his body was not given to his family for a proper burial.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EMeeting was chaired by London branch president Javaid Rashid, and attended by Mr Mahmoud Hussain, Mr Tariq Sharif, Mr M Faiz, Mr Sanawar Hussain, Mr Nazakat Ali, Mr Iftikhar Sharif, Mr Umer Ishaq and others.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003ESecretary Information\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background: white; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: justify; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003EJKLF (London\u0026nbsp;Branch)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-oyAomW9ProM\/XEhD0X1T3rI\/AAAAAAAADys\/agnr7UQPV8gCy-Vo7iqGGmTPPMHomFb2QCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2019-01-21%2Bat%2B20.15.44.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"768\" data-original-width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-oyAomW9ProM\/XEhD0X1T3rI\/AAAAAAAADys\/agnr7UQPV8gCy-Vo7iqGGmTPPMHomFb2QCPcBGAYYCw\/s400\/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2019-01-21%2Bat%2B20.15.44.jpeg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/671282399436931616\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2019\/02\/jklf-to-commemorate-35rd-martyrdom.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/671282399436931616"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/671282399436931616"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2019\/02\/jklf-to-commemorate-35rd-martyrdom.html","title":"JKLF TO COMMEMORATE 35th MARTYRDOM ANNIVERSARY OF MAQBOOL BUTT SHAHEED"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"J K L F"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17912188462951931200"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"31","height":"19","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_RoCji4VwOvs\/Sg2SrdjusAI\/AAAAAAAAAKw\/t_nQV17OijM\/S220\/jklflag.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bS2GjzQ1dpQ\/Sgr8-rwLwoI\/AAAAAAAAAJk\/OMMR79pOBuoqPy73t721z22yMgC2odYCgCPcBGAYYCw\/s72-c\/maqbutt.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025183395565326371.post-153964950906776706"},"published":{"$t":"2019-01-23T02:37:00.001-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-01-23T02:37:22.967-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"News"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Press Release"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"JKLF Condemns Government of Azad Kashmir for issuing summons to 19 JKLF leaders"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-oyAomW9ProM\/XEhD0X1T3rI\/AAAAAAAADyo\/KXr2Pi4QrNM4fT5ENgSjAOXNznzn5vVGACLcBGAs\/s1600\/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2019-01-21%2Bat%2B20.15.44.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"768\" data-original-width=\"1024\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-oyAomW9ProM\/XEhD0X1T3rI\/AAAAAAAADyo\/KXr2Pi4QrNM4fT5ENgSjAOXNznzn5vVGACLcBGAs\/s320\/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2019-01-21%2Bat%2B20.15.44.jpeg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 13.0pt;\"\u003ELondon (23 Jan 2019)\u0026nbsp;:\u0026nbsp;Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front-JKLF London branch\u0026nbsp;has strongly condemned the actions by Azad Kashmir governments for issuing summons to 18 senior leaders of JKLF for protesting and presenting their case of Kashmir. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003EIn a statement issued from London, it said that a resolution was unanimously passed which condemned the summons issued against 18 senior leaders of JKLF in Azad Kashmir. Terming this decision as war against freedom of expression in this part of disputed Kashmir, statement further said that t\u003Cspan style=\"background: white;\"\u003Eight controls on\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003Efreedom of expression\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;have been a hallmark of government policy in\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003EAzad Kashmir in recent years and such acts go against articles 18, 19 and 20 of the universal declaration of Human Rights which Pakistani government is a signatory. \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EJKLF London branch has also extended its full support to President of JKLF in Azad Kashmir, Dr Toqeer Gilani and trusts his decision making to handle this situation. JKLF London branch will also use all tools necessary to highlight this gross injustice making mockery of human rights. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; mso-line-height-alt: 11.75pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 13.0pt;\"\u003EIt was also decided in the meeting that JKLF London branch will\u0026nbsp;commemorate\u0026nbsp;the 35\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003EMartyrdom anniversary of its founder Maqbool Butt Shaheed\u0026nbsp;by participating in large numbers in a protest outside Indian High Commission in\u0026nbsp;London. During this meeting, senior leader of JKLF in UK Mahmood Hussain struggle and martyrdom of Maqbool Butt is a glorious chapter of our history that will always guide us through the tough journey of freedom struggle.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; mso-line-height-alt: 11.75pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; mso-line-height-alt: 11.75pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 13.0pt;\"\u003E11 February is being commemorated as Maqbool Bhat’s martyrdom anniversary. On this day Kashmiris all across the world remember their hero with honour and pride. Maqbool But was hanged by\u0026nbsp;India\u0026nbsp;in Tihar jail on\u0026nbsp;11 February 1984\u0026nbsp;and his body was not given to his family for a proper burial.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; mso-line-height-alt: 11.75pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; mso-line-height-alt: 11.75pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"background: white; font-size: 13.0pt;\"\u003EMeeting was chaired by London branch president Javaid Rashid, and attended by Mr Mahmoud Hussain, Mr Tariq Sharif, Mr M Faiz, Mr Sanawar Hussain, Mr Nazakat Ali, Mr Iftikhar Sharif, Mr Umer Ishaq and others. .\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 13.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; mso-line-height-alt: 11.75pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; mso-line-height-alt: 11.75pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 13.0pt;\"\u003ESecretary Information\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; mso-line-height-alt: 11.75pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 13.0pt;\"\u003EJKLF (London\u0026nbsp;Branch)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/153964950906776706\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2019\/01\/jklf-condemns-government-of-azad.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/153964950906776706"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/153964950906776706"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2019\/01\/jklf-condemns-government-of-azad.html","title":"JKLF Condemns Government of Azad Kashmir for issuing summons to 19 JKLF leaders"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"J K L F"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17912188462951931200"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"31","height":"19","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_RoCji4VwOvs\/Sg2SrdjusAI\/AAAAAAAAAKw\/t_nQV17OijM\/S220\/jklflag.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-oyAomW9ProM\/XEhD0X1T3rI\/AAAAAAAADyo\/KXr2Pi4QrNM4fT5ENgSjAOXNznzn5vVGACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2019-01-21%2Bat%2B20.15.44.jpeg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025183395565326371.post-6134640400949027682"},"published":{"$t":"2018-05-08T03:24:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-05-08T03:25:01.373-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Diplomatic"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Press Release"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Meeting with a senior British parliamentarian by the JKLF Diplomatic Bureau in London"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-M8j9VeiO4Kw\/WvF6uDH5ynI\/AAAAAAAADxk\/nk9jO-s1q30CCC-ncgoes0-S48PVZPQKwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Zafar%2BKhan%2Bwith%2BStephen%2BTimms%2BMP%2B-%2BLondon.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-M8j9VeiO4Kw\/WvF6uDH5ynI\/AAAAAAAADxk\/nk9jO-s1q30CCC-ncgoes0-S48PVZPQKwCLcBGAs\/s320\/Zafar%2BKhan%2Bwith%2BStephen%2BTimms%2BMP%2B-%2BLondon.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003E(London, 8 May 2018) Members of Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front's\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Diplomatic Bureau, comprising\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;of\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;its head Prof\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Zafar Khan, Mr Mahmoud Hussain and Mr Tariq Sharif, met\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;with British Parliamentarian Mr Stephen Timms, and discussed\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;with him at length on the need for a just and a peaceful resolution of\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;the Kashmir issue based on the fundamental rights of the people.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EMr Timms was briefed by the Diplomatic Bureau members\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;on the current situation, both inside Indian occupied Jammu Kashmir and across the ceasefire line that forcibly divides the state between India and Pakistan.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EThe diplomatic Bureau functionaries conveyed their serious concerns at the unabated militarised violence against civilian population by the Indian military forces that results in many deaths and injuries of innocent people on daily basis. The senior British parliamentarian who served as a minister\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;in both, Blair and Brown Labour Administrations, was also apprised of a culture of impunity that\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;prevails\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;in Indian occupied Jammu Kashmir which is supported\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;by\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;draconian laws such\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;as\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;the Armed Forces Special Powers Act -AFSPA - and Public Safety Act -PSA -that shield the heinous acts of militarised oppression perpetrated by the Indian forces; and to prevent death and destruction the\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Indian military must not come into contact with the civilian population, and must withdraw from the urban and rural areas, particularly in the Valley of\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Indian occupied Jammu Kashmir.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EMr Timms was briefed on the suppression of peaceful political dissent by Indian authorities through, the denial of fundamental democratic rights, including those of free speech and assembly. And despite claiming to be\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;the biggest democracy in the world, India confines the\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Kashmiris' Joint\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Resistance Leadership\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;comprising of the JKLF Chairman Mr Yasin Malik,\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;leaders of the APHC , Syed Ali Shah Gilani and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq,\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;constantly either\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;under house arrest or in custody.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EThe JKLF functionaries informed Mr Timms of the ongoing serious situation across the ceasefire line, and proposed that to ensure safety of the civilian population from death and destruction on daily basis, the Indian and Pakistani forces must disengage along the so called Line of Control-LoC- by withdrawing up to 10 kilometers from their current positions.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EMr Timms assured the JKLF leaders that he would engage with the British Foreign Secretary on the Kashmir issue, and agreed with them that as a world power, and with a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, the United Kingdom should play an effective, and proactive role over the Kashmir issue. Mr Timms assured the members of the Diplomatic Bureau of continuing to work with the JKLF on matters related with the Kashmir issue.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EThe Diplomatic Bureau members\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;passed on to Mr Timms\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;some of the recent correspondences written by it on\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;the need for a just and peaceful settlement of the Kashmir issue as well as on the\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;current situation,\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;to the British Prime minister, the\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;UN Commissioner on Human Rights, and the Secretary General of the Commonwealth.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EMahmood Hussain\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EDiplomatic Bureau\u0026nbsp;\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003ELondon\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/6134640400949027682\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2018\/05\/meeting-with-senior-british.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/6134640400949027682"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/6134640400949027682"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2018\/05\/meeting-with-senior-british.html","title":"Meeting with a senior British parliamentarian by the JKLF Diplomatic Bureau in London"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"J K L F"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17912188462951931200"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"31","height":"19","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_RoCji4VwOvs\/Sg2SrdjusAI\/AAAAAAAAAKw\/t_nQV17OijM\/S220\/jklflag.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-M8j9VeiO4Kw\/WvF6uDH5ynI\/AAAAAAAADxk\/nk9jO-s1q30CCC-ncgoes0-S48PVZPQKwCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/Zafar%2BKhan%2Bwith%2BStephen%2BTimms%2BMP%2B-%2BLondon.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025183395565326371.post-6606359302082953062"},"published":{"$t":"2018-04-27T03:58:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-04-27T03:58:37.746-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"News"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Press Release"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"JKLF London branch paid glowing tributes to Late Amanullah Khan on his second death anniversary "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-WkfejGJHnPM\/WuMCKffOPhI\/AAAAAAAADwo\/BOw8_L1bSPs5NvKAHuP1GaLQlBXOsbTqACLcBGAs\/s1600\/JKLF-Amanullah-Khan.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"533\" data-original-width=\"750\" height=\"227\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-WkfejGJHnPM\/WuMCKffOPhI\/AAAAAAAADwo\/BOw8_L1bSPs5NvKAHuP1GaLQlBXOsbTqACLcBGAs\/s320\/JKLF-Amanullah-Khan.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 15pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EJKLF London branch paid glowing tributes to Late Amanullah Khan on his second death anniversary during commemorative gathering. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 15pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ERich tributes were paid to this great legend and pledged to continue with his mission for a democratic and independent state of Jammu Kashmir.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 15pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EPresident of JKLF London branch, Mahmood Hussain said Amanullah Khan gave identity to Kashmiri people especially those living abroad. Mahmood Hussain said that Amanullah Khan was an honest and selfless person who was offered all sorts posts to compromise but always worked for the Kashmir cause which was very close to his heart. He said that Amanullah Khan struggled for 70 years of his life for the cause of Kashmir and no example of such magnitude of steadfastness, sacrifice and determination can be found.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 15pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EPress Secretary\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 15pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EJKLF London Branch\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/6606359302082953062\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2018\/04\/jklf-london-branch-paid-glowing.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/6606359302082953062"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/6606359302082953062"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2018\/04\/jklf-london-branch-paid-glowing.html","title":"JKLF London branch paid glowing tributes to Late Amanullah Khan on his second death anniversary "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"J K L F"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17912188462951931200"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"31","height":"19","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_RoCji4VwOvs\/Sg2SrdjusAI\/AAAAAAAAAKw\/t_nQV17OijM\/S220\/jklflag.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-WkfejGJHnPM\/WuMCKffOPhI\/AAAAAAAADwo\/BOw8_L1bSPs5NvKAHuP1GaLQlBXOsbTqACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/JKLF-Amanullah-Khan.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025183395565326371.post-6801927286011534352"},"published":{"$t":"2018-04-09T06:59:00.002-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-04-09T06:59:44.661-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Diplomatic"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Press Release"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"An open letter to the People of India on the killing fields of Jammu Kashmir: "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003EAn open letter to the People of India on the killing fields of Jammu Kashmir: \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003E---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003EAre you aware that in your name the Indian army has killed 100,000 people in Jammu Kashmir since 1988?\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003EAre you aware that 7000,000 Indian troops are considered as an occupation force by Kashmiris?\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003EAre you aware that Kashmir is not a territorial dispute between India and Pakistan?\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003EAre you aware that over one dozen UN resolutions exist on the Kashmir issue?\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003EAre you aware that Kashmiris have not consented to be ruled by India or by any other country?\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003EAs Kashmiris we only wish to exercise the right to decide our political destiny with a peaceful and dignified existence as free people. We hope that for peace, justice and democracy you as free people of India, will support our fundamental right to be free in our own country.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003E---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003EThe Shupian massacre:\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003E9 April 2018\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYour country has deployed hundreds of thousands of military and para military forces in Jammu Kashmir, who kill and maim civilians indiscriminately in militarised violence. The killing spree by the Indian forces in Shupian with 19 killed and over 200 injured, including in Anantnag, Tral, and Kangan, and in other parts of especially the valley of Kashmir, is not an exception. Those killed in such encounters are labelled as militants or Pakistanis by your military to justify death and destruction perpetrated against civilians every day.\u003Cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003EWithin this background, one wonders how Prime Minister Modi would justify deaths in Indian occupied Jammu Kashmir, to 53 other leaders whom he will meet at the 25th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting-CHOGM- in a week’s time in London. And how would Mr Modi justify, if he is asked, about the conduct of his country’s army which arrests, tortures and kills civilians. And how would he justify the behaviour of his military and paramilitary forces, whose soldiers callously and vindictively torture, and cripple civilians mercilessly? And how would he justify that the ‘incredible’ largest democracy in the world uses its favourite democratic practices of imprisoning the entire population in the homes, and imposes curfews for weeks on end, to deny democratic rights of free speech and assembly? And when the people come out on the streets against militarised oppression, and engage in peaceful protest your army resorts to the use of its preferred weapon for crowd control, the pellet guns, to blind civilians in their thousands. How would Mr Modi justify, depriving the entire Kashmiri society by shutting down schools, colleges, universities, and other facilities and amenities like mobile phones and the internet, which the rest of contemporary world takes for granted? And above all how would he hide the heinous crimes perpetrated by the army of the ‘incredible’ largest democracy in the world on the social media- loaded up in many cases- by Indian soldiers who commit such acts of depravity to assert and boast about bravery of the Indian army, over the helpless people of Jammu Kashmir.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003EInevitably as patriotic Indians, you would wonder why the Indian army would and should resort to such unethical conduct that belittles the reputation of a professional military. These acts of violence against Kashmiris are committed by the Indian army to instil fear and a sense of helplessness in the minds of the inhabitants, who wish only to determine their political status as free people. The militarised violence is perpetrated to send a clear message to the people in Jammu Kashmir that they are not the arbiters of their destiny. Under the pretext of militancy, your government, and the military forces are busy in\u0026nbsp;silencing the voice of the people, and their cry for freedom. Your country’s forces that number over\u0026nbsp;seven lakh (seven hundred thousands) in total,\u0026nbsp;have wreaked havoc and devastation in the lives of millions of civilians over the past 30 years. During this period, in your name the Indian military, has killed as many as a hundred thousand civilians, and the count is rising with the latest indiscriminate killings in Shupian. Your military forces have got into the habit of even shooting directly with bullets and pellets at funeral prayers which are offered for those killed by the Indian army during peaceful protests.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003EHow ironic therefore, that an Indian court awards a sentence of five years to a famous film star for shooting a blackbuck, while your country’s soldiers are awarded with promotions and bonuses for killing women and children, and using civilians as human shields in Jammu Kashmir. Under the cover of laws such as the Armed Forces Special Powers Act- AFSPA- and Public Safety Act-PSA-, your army acts with impunity in Kashmir. Rape of Kashmiri women is used as a weapon. Youth of Kashmir is particularly a favourite target of your forces. Many are deliberately targeted during peaceful political demonstrations with the aim to kill. Those arrested are never seen again by their loved ones. There are over seven thousand unmarked graves all over Jammu Kashmir, and particularly in the valley of Kashmir. Up to eight thousand people are missing. Your government, and the army have a lot of explaining to do, in terms of the Indian state’s conduct in what can only be described, as war crimes against the people in Jammu Kashmir. Your government knows full well that Jammu Kashmir\u0026nbsp;is not a territorial dispute between India and Pakistan- it is an issue that is about the right of 20 million people to freedom, and self-determination\u0026nbsp;across both sides of the ceasefire line.\u0026nbsp;Our simple question as Kashmiris to the people of India is- for how long can the world be hood-winked by your government in believing\u0026nbsp;that in Jammu Kashmir India is fighting ‘terrorism’ or Pakistan? The truth and reality in Indian occupied Jammu Kashmir is that an entire nation is being held hostage against its will in subjugation with a massive military presence by your country. Jammu Kashmir is the most militarised region in the world. And your army has unleashed a militarised reign of terror in the territory. Your government refuses even to\u0026nbsp;allow the UN\u0026nbsp;to investigate human rights excesses, and violations committed against civilian population by the regular military and a plethora of para military forces.\u0026nbsp;\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003EAs patriotic citizens of India you may choose not to accept the militarised oppression being committed in your name by the Indian state in Jammu Kashmir. However, the reality is that your government has given a licence to the Indian army to kill, pillage, and perpetrate acts of violence and destruction with impunity. As already pointed out Indian forces use Kashmiris as human shields, which is an\u0026nbsp;incontrovertible reality. Your military operates under the umbrella of draconian laws that give it complete immunity since under these laws a culture of impunity has become prevalent in Jammu Kashmir, which gives rise to a massive violation of fundamental human, civil and political rights of millions of ordinary Kashmiris. If what we say is not true about the conduct of Indian forces in Jammu Kashmir, then why wouldn't\u0026nbsp;Indian government accede to the UN’s requests for an independent scrutiny of the situation? \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003EYour government has refused to allow the United Nations High Commission for Human Rights-UNHCHR- to visit Jammu Kashmir, despite repeated requests by the world body. What is Indian government scared of? Is your country’s government hiding its ugly militarised violence, in India’s undeclared war against the people of Jammu Kashmir? Perhaps the government of India, and the Indian army consider their actions in Kashmir above domestic and international law? We would expect of you that as patriotic citizens of India, you would consider it your national duty to pose these questions to Mr Modi, on the conduct of your army in the killing fields of Jammu Kashmir, as he contemplates engaging with fellow Commonwealth leaders in London at the 25th CHOGM in a week’s time. It is quite likely that fellow participants of the CHOGM may well choose to do so on the suffering of civilians that prevails in Indian occupied Jammu Kashmir.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003EIt could be however, that in the face of India’s aggressive diplomacy within the United Nations, and the international system of inter- state relations, and like the people of India the international community is wrong sighted about the full extent, to which the helpless and forsaken inhabitants of Jammu Kashmir, are being oppressed by your country’s military forces? And therefore, like you the good people of India, the international community also finds it expedient to hide behind the all too familiar and obvious pretext,\u0026nbsp;that Jammu Kashmir is a ‘bilateral dispute' between India and Pakistan? Thus as within the people of India the international public opinion is also not fully aware about the plight of Kashmiri masses. This no doubt creates a diplomatic escape route for India when it kills dozens of civilians and claims that they were militants or as the BBC reported, suspected militants, in the case of the\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Emassacre in Shupian on April 2, and indeed countless other massacres and excesses that have taken place throughout Indian held Jammu Kashmir over the past thirty years. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003EFor example it would be absolutely unlikely that disappearance of over eight thousand men, mostly picked up from their homes, and never seen or heard since their arrests, would be forgotten by their families and their nation. And what explanations would Prime Minister Modi give at the CHOGM in London if he is taken to task, and asked about the thousands of unmarked graves, and the eight thousand disappeared in Jammu Kashmir? Or would he continue to prevaricate, and escape with the customary intransigence, and double-speak over the conduct of the Indian military against the civilian population? We must remind you in all sincerity that sooner rather than later, the truth will come into the open. And when it does, your pride and reputation as Indians will surely be hurt, and suffer in the comity of nations; especially when responsibility of heinous crimes perpetrated against the civilian population , will squarely be levelled against India.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003EPresently Indian held Jammu Kashmir is not open to international media. And the Indian media, despite its claims, is totally biased against the genuine peaceful dissent of the masses. Like the Indian army and the government, Indian media too, considers the struggle of the people in Jammu Kashmir as Pakistani inspired, and not indigenous. This is a complete distortion of the reality of our peaceful struggle to be a free people. \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EFurthermore how India’s huge military presence impacts on the lives of millions of people, is the most closely guarded secret in the world today. India is silencing a\u0026nbsp;genuine political dissent of the people in Jammu Kashmir; and has been for decades! India has reneged on all\u0026nbsp;the international commitments it made on the issue of Jammu Kashmir’s future status at the UN. And yet India demands a permanent seat as member of the UNSC, when in reality India does not even subscribe to the UN system of arbitration, and search for solutions over international disputes. If it did the issue of Jammu Kashmir’s future status would have been resolved by now; especially since there are more than a dozen UN resolutions specifically on the issue of Jammu Kashmir’s future status. Therefore, it is an absolute travesty of truth and justice that in your name successive Indian governments call Jammu Kashmir as an ‘integral’ part of India. We must strongly reiterate that we do not consider Jammu Kashmir to be part of either India or Pakistan.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003EYour country also does not recognise the UN Charter in its entirety. Therefore, while Mr Modi’s claim for a permanent seat on the UNSC may be based on India’s size and economic power, the international community however may not be persuaded to look the other way anymore, and continue to be misled about the true nature of the Kashmir dispute. The most important and central party in this dispute is the Kashmiri nation, comprising of twenty million\u0026nbsp;people across both sides of the cease-fire line, that forcibly divides them between India and Pakistan. \u003Cbr \/\u003EIndia claims to be the so called biggest democracy in the world, whether this claim is true, only you the Indian people, are the best judges to substantiate. But this is most definitely not the case as far as Jammu Kashmir and millions of its people, under your country’s occupation are concerned. In Kashmir India is an occupying power, and has been since it invaded an independent country in October 1947. Ever since 1947 India has trampled on the fundamental right of the people, including their right to freedom of expression, of assembly\u0026nbsp;and above all the right to life as free people. In your name India stifles and puts down political dissent. Imprisons and incarcerates political leaders who engage in peaceful political dissent. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003EThis is exemplified by the way your government has treated the Joint Resistance Leadership-JRL- over the past two years. This treatment is indicative of your government’s attitude to the people of Jammu Kashmir and a peaceful resolution of the dispute over their future political status. The JRL is confined to house arrest or incarcerated in jail. Over the past two years Mr Yasin Malik the Chairman of the JKLF has been in and out of Srinagar central jail on dozens of times, while Sayed Ali Shah Gilani and the Mirwaiz Umar Farooq are constantly confined to house arrest. There are numerous restrictions imposed on the JRL. It is denied the democratic right to engage with the people. The JRL has been prevented from travelling to Shupian to condole the bereaved families of those killed by the Indian army on 2 April. Mr Yasin Malik was incarcerated and released only on 8 April from Srinagar central jail. A deliberate policy of communal divide is being promoted and orchestrated by your government in Jammu Kashmir. The leadership is not allowed to travel with in Jammu Kashmir and interact with all the sections of society, including religious minorities. The Indian government uses PSA to prevent peaceful and legitimate political dissent in Kashmir, and yet India portrays itself as the biggest democracy of the world. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYour governments claim that Jammu Kashmir is part of India their ruler acceded to India in 1947 we must humbly remind you that \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif;\"\u003Ethe idea of the right to self-determination as a concept implies, that those who are governed must give their consent to be governed, and that people have the right to shape their own destiny, and their right in shaping their destiny must be recognised as sovereign right. This patently is not the case as regards the relationship of people of Kashmir vis-a’vis India and Pakistan.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif;\"\u003EYou must recognise, and accept the reality that with seven lakh Indian soldiers deployed in Jammu Kashmir, one wonders what on earth your country’s idea of Jammu Kashmir being an ‘integral’ part of India means? Your huge military in Jammu Kashmir is a hostile force, which has subjugated the people of Jammu Kashmir by force. The people of Jammu Kashmir have not given their consent to your country to rule over them. If ever there was consent it was conditional, and India has not fulfilled its side of the obligations in the temporary arrangements of 1947. India treats Kashmir as a colony and we as Kashmiris feel as colonised people. Thus as people of Jammu Kashmir we do not have a covenant with either India or Pakistan, nor have we given our consent to be ruled by either one or the other country. This is a basic fact that we sincerely wish to convey to you, as we protest throughout the world against the militarised violence perpetrated by the Indian army in Jammu Kashmir against our people.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif;\"\u003EFinally, we would like to remind you that as peaceful people, we have always desired for Jammu Kashmir, to become a bridge of peace between India and Pakistan, and not a perpetual bone of contention. We hope that, as your Prime Minister prepares to depart for London to attend the 25th CHOGM, you would advise him as patriotic citizens of your country, to accept the wise counsel of his fellow leaders, from the family of Commonwealth nations to embark on a peaceful resolution of the future status of Jammu Kashmir based on the undeterred right of twenty million Kashmiris to self-determination. This is the only practical and sane wayforward.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif;\"\u003ESincerely\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif;\"\u003EProf Zafar Khan Chairman of Diplomatic Bureau\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif;\"\u003EJammu Kashmir Liberation Front-JKLF\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif;\"\u003EInternational Secretariat-119-123 Cannon Street Road\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif;\"\u003ELondon E1 2LX\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif;\"\u003EPresented at the Indian High Commission in London by:\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif;\"\u003EMr Sabir Gul President JKLF UK Chapter\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif;\"\u003EMr Tahseen Gilani General Secretary JKLF UK Chapter\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif;\"\u003EMr Tariq Sharif Member of JKLF’s Diplomatic Bureau\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif;\"\u003E---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/6801927286011534352\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2018\/04\/an-open-letter-to-people-of-india-on.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/6801927286011534352"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/6801927286011534352"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2018\/04\/an-open-letter-to-people-of-india-on.html","title":"An open letter to the People of India on the killing fields of Jammu Kashmir: "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"J K L F"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17912188462951931200"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"31","height":"19","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_RoCji4VwOvs\/Sg2SrdjusAI\/AAAAAAAAAKw\/t_nQV17OijM\/S220\/jklflag.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025183395565326371.post-224725014119956489"},"published":{"$t":"2018-03-07T04:39:00.003-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-03-07T04:39:50.551-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Diplomatic"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Press Release"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Plight of a nation: The forgotten People of Jammu Kashmir."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EHis Excellency Mr Antonio Guterres -Secretary General of the United Nations\u003Cbr \/\u003EUN HQ New York, \u003Cbr \/\u003ENY 10017 USA\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv align=\"right\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EDate: 28 February 2018\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EC\/o United Nations office in Belgium, Rue Montoyer 14, 1000 Brussels\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EPlight of a nation: The forgotten People of Jammu Kashmir.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EDear Excellency, as you are the custodian of world’s collective conscience, we would like you to take urgent steps and extend practical support, to the plight of the forgotten people of Jammu Kashmir, both within the Indian held part of the state, and along the ceasefire-line CfL, known also as the Line of Control- LoC- that divides Jammu Kashmir and its 20 million people between India and Pakistan.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EWe would like your Excellency to take serious notice of the undeclared war that has escalated since 2016 between the armies of India and Pakistan, deployed eyeball to eyeball along the Cfl, with the result of causalities in hundreds, including many deaths of civilians on both sides of the divide. Since beginning of 2018 alone, dozens of civilians have been killed along the Pakistan controlled part of the Cfl. This daily carnage of innocent civilians is particularly galling, since the Indian army appears clearly to target civilian population along the thickly populated border villages.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EYour excellency may be reminded that young children playing in their homes or going to school, people engaged in their daily activities are shot to be killed as was the case with an eight year old named Ayan Zahid in the village of Janjot Bahadur in Khuiratta sector, Zain Imtiaz of Nakyal sector Inzamam Amin of Tetrinote, and countless others in villages along the almost five hundred miles long Cfl. We hope that members of the UNMOGIP, who are operational on the Pakistani controlled parts of the CFL, will have kept your Excellency’s office informed of the deaths, and destruction along the forced divide in Jammu Kashmir. We expect and anticipate that your Excellency will demand, that the Indian government allows UNMOGIP personnel, to also operate along the Indian held side of the Cfl to ascertain, the full impact of cross Cfl\/LoC firing on the civilian population.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EExcellency, on this occasion we take the opportunity also to impress upon you, the utmost importance of safety of innocent civilians along the ceasefire line, and within the Indian held part of Jammu Kashmir. Indian army and paramilitary forces over the past two years, have killed around two hundred innocent civilians, and more than ten thousand have been wounded, many of them children with life changing injuries, including loss of sight and limbs due to indiscriminate, and unbridled use of force by the Indian military throughout the towns and villages, especially in the valley of Kashmir. The Indian military and paramilitary forces operate against peaceful dissent with impunity, and cause death of innocent civilians and destruction of their properties whenever they come into contact with the civil population.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EExcellency, as the conscience of the oppressed, exploited and subjugated millions in the world, we urge you to take urgent steps over Jammu Kashmir, and to uphold the right of 20 million people to exercise their sovereign will on the future status of their country, and to ensure their safety and protection from the constant fear of death and destruction in their own country. India and Pakistan have abysmally failed to resolve the Kashmir issue. Even their bilateral Shimla Accord of 1972, is all but dead. India no longer recognises the incontrovertible fact that 20 million people have an inalienable right to freedom and independence. With its military might and economic power, India is acting as a colonial power that in reality, it is in Jammu Kashmir! We urge your Excellency to bring both India, Pakistan and the people of Jammu Kashmir to the dialogue table, and ensure a durable settlement of the issue for the sake of peace, justice and prosperity in Jammu Kashmir and the wider region. Excellency 20 million people of Jammu Kashmir are eagerly prepared to become \u003Cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003Ea bridge of peace between India and Pakistan. \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003EHowever Excellency, lives of our people are blighted by the presence, and the entrenched positions, in Jammu Kashmir of both India and Pakistan. The democratic rights of our people are trampled upon, and the pro freedom Joint Resistance leadership-JRL- is confined to house arrests, and frequently incarcerated in jail, as is the case with Chairman of the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front Mr Yasin Malik. Peaceful and democratic resistance, and expression is violently suppressed, and political space is deliberately denied to the people and the leadership by the Indian government, to engineer alienation with peaceful methods of political dissent and resistance within the masses. The political aggression and belligerence of Indian government in Jammu Kashmir reflects a fickle attitude, and sham democracy that smacks of an utter contempt, for the democratic right of the Kashmiris, who wish to chalk out their political destiny in accordance with their sovereign right, and sovereignty over their country’s political status.\u003Cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EExcellency in order to deliver the people of Jammu Kashmir from the seventy years of forced separation, and occupation we urge you to take the following immediate steps: \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003ETo ensure safety of civilians and protection of their property along the ceasefire line, we urge your Excellency that you engage with India and Pakistan, and demand an immediate demilitarisation of their forces from the Ceasefire Line- Cfl\/LoC- by ten kilometres from their current positions.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003ETo ensure safety of civilians and protection of their property within the Indian held Jammu Kashmir, we urge your Excellency that you demand an immediate removal from civilian areas, of Indian military and paramilitary forces, and that these forces remain billeted in their cantonments, and avoid contact with the civilian population including with those engaged in peaceful political protest and\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003Eresistance; as these forces are responsible for causing death, lasting suffering, untold misery to civilians and destruction of their properties.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EWe urge your Excellency to, extend the powers, and enhance the capacity of UNMOGIP to ensure effective monitoring of the situation and widen its mandate to cover areas other than the ceasefire line Cfl\/ LoC.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EWe urge your Excellency to actively engage with the government of India, and the government of Pakistan, to ensure that their armies vacate Jammu Kashmir, and that both countries ensure an orderly, and speedy transfer of power to 20 million people of Jammu Kashmir, as part of a permanent settlement of the conflict.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EExcellency we desire peace and prosperity for Jammu Kashmir, and for a billion and half people of India and Pakistan. However we will not give up our inherent, inalienable and sovereign right to freedom, and refuse to become the forgotten people in South Asia!\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003ESincerely,\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EProf Zafar Khan- Head of Diplomatic Bureau- Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front-JKLF.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EInternational Secretariat-119-123 Cannon Street Road London E1 2LX \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003ETanveer Chaudhry President JKLF Europe Zone\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/224725014119956489\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2018\/03\/plight-of-nation-forgotten-people-of.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/224725014119956489"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/224725014119956489"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2018\/03\/plight-of-nation-forgotten-people-of.html","title":"Plight of a nation: The forgotten People of Jammu Kashmir."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"J K L F"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17912188462951931200"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"31","height":"19","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_RoCji4VwOvs\/Sg2SrdjusAI\/AAAAAAAAAKw\/t_nQV17OijM\/S220\/jklflag.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025183395565326371.post-1969475923236955909"},"published":{"$t":"2018-02-26T09:44:00.003-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-02-26T09:44:31.586-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Diplomatic"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Press Release"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"JKLF’s Diplomatic Bureau met with British Foreign and Commonwealth Office,-FCO- in London"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EStatement for Press \u0026amp; Media on the meeting with the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office-FCO- officials \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Eby a delegation of \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EJammu Kashmir Liberation Front’s diplomatic Bureau:\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003ELondon - 26 February 2018: \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EA delegation of the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front-JKLF’s- Diplomatic Bureau, led by its head Prof Zafar Khan, met with British Foreign and Commonwealth Office,-FCO- officials on 22 February, and discussed at length \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Ethe current situation in Jammu Kashmir.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EThe delegation conveyed to the FCO a message from JKLF’s Chairman Mr Yasin Malik, as well as the need for British Government’s role in support of setting up of a Mediation Panel on Jammu Kashmir by the Commonwealth family of \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Enations, on the ongoing serious situation on the ceasefire-line in Jammu Kashmir, and the oppression within Indian Held Jammu Kashmir by \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EIndian military and paramilitary forces; and the need for demilitarisation of Indian and Pakistani forces in Jammu Kashmir including along the ceasefire line-CFL- or the Line of Control-LoC.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EWhile conveying Mr Yasin Malik’s message, the delegation reminded the British government that the JKLF and the people of Jammu Kashmir gave up militancy in 1994, and adopted a political and diplomatic path towards resolving the issue of Kashmir’s future status at the behest of Britain, and other western countries including the USA. However increasingly the Indian government has become more belligerent and aggressively violent in its suppression of Kashmiris’ individual and collective political, and human rights over the years with a complete denial and deprivation of political space. The JKLF delegation conveyed to the FCO officials that the Joint resistance leadership-JRL- is restricted in its movements and political engagement by the Indian authorities, and Mr Yasin Malik in particular, is consistently subjected to incarceration through a revolving door policy by the Indian government since 2016. The delegation pointed out that the leadership is deliberately denied contact and engagement with the people in Jammu Kashmir by the Indian authorities in order to create mistrust and socio-political cleavages within the diverse society of Jammu Kashmir.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EThe delegation called on the British government to take a serious note of the growing frustration of the youth in Jammu Kashmir at the systematic process of intimidation, arbitrary arrests, and harsh treatment meted out to families of individuals, in particular the young, who take part in peaceful resistance. Through deliberate harassment, intimidation and suppression of peaceful political expression, the Indian authorities are forcing the youth to shun the political path. The delegation reminded the British Foreign Office that, despite being confronted by an extremely difficult, and stifling political climate created by the communalism of the BJP\/RSS nexus in Jammu Kashmir, the JRL is resisting India’s sinister machinations against the popular struggle for freedom by sticking to peaceful political methods of resistance.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EThe delegation called on the British government to support the proposal by the JKLF for setting up of a panel of Mediators at the forthcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting,-CHOGM- being hosted by Britain in April 2018. The head of the delegation Prof Zafar Khan referred to the letters written in this regard by the Diplomatic Bureau of the JKLF to Baroness Scotland, the Secretary General of the Commonwealth, and Mrs Theresa May the UK Prime Minister, respectively on the importance of the Commonwealth family of 52 nations, to play an active role on Jammu Kashmir issue by setting up a panel of mediators, to engage with India, Pakistan and the Kashmiri leadership towards an equitable solution of the Jammu Kashmir issue.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EThe delegation reminded the FCO that the current situation on the CFL or the LoC was extremely serious due to daily exchanges of fire by Indian and Pakistani armies with heavy weapons that cause deaths of innocent Kashmiri civilians on both sides of the divide. Scores of innocent men, women and children are being killed daily, particularly along the Pakistan controlled side of the line where by and large, the CFL is heavily populated with civilian settlements. It seems quite clear that the Indian army deliberately targets the villagers in their homes and during their daily activities. The delegation called on the British Government to support JKLF’s demand for an immediate demilitarisation of the CFL with the withdrawal of Indian and Pakistani forces by ten kilometres from their current positions, to ensure safety of civilians, and protection of their livelihood. The delegation also called upon the British government to support JKLF’s demand that the Indian military and paramilitary forces return to their cantonments, and avoid contact with civilian population, as these forces are responsible for deaths of innocent civilians and destruction of their property on daily basis. The delegation strongly reiterated the stance of the JKLF that armies of both India and Pakistan must vacate Jammu Kashmir with active involvement of the international community, and both countries must ensure an early transfer of power to 20 million people of Jammu Kashmir as part of a permanent resolution of the Jammu Kashmir conflict.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EThe head of the delegation Prof Zafar Khan, accompanied by JKLF’senior leaders, including Mr Mahmoud Hussain, Syed Tehsin Gilani and Mr Tariq Sharif, reminded the FCO officials, that British policy on Jammu Kashmir was not appropriately consistent with Britain’s international status and historic responsibilities. \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EAs permanent member of the United Nations Security Council-UNSC-, and head of British Commonwealth, Britain could not justifiably hide behind Indo- Pakistan bilateralism on Jammu Kashmir, as this position amounted to support of Jammu Kashmir’s occupation and denial of the right of Kashmiris to decide on their future status and political destiny.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EThe officials were reminded that Britain enjoyed friendly relations with India and Pakistan, and has an important stake in a peaceful South Asia. As nuclear powers Indo- Pak confrontation over Jammu Kashmir is a serious threat to regional and international stability and human progress. India and Pakistan have fought a number of wars against each other, and have entrenched claims on Jammu Kashmir, and cannot be trusted to resolve the conflict over Kashmir. And that the Kashmir issue can only be resolved within the people centric context, and active involvement of influential nations like the United Kingdom within the international community.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EThus, Britain has a duty to engage with leaders of both India and Pakistan the delegation urged the British government to do so \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Efor the sake of peace and prosperity of the sub-continent and justice for twenty million people of Jammu Kashmir, during the forthcoming CHOGM in April. The delegation reminded the FCO that up to a million strong British Kashmiri diaspora was also unhappy with the indifferent attitude of the UK government on Kashmir issue. The delegation reminded the FCO that Kashmiris want Jammu Kashmir to become a bridge of peace and stability in the region but will not accede to enforced division and oppression represented by the\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003Estatus quo. \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003EMahmoud Hussain\u003Cbr \/\u003ESecretary\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EDiplomatic Bureau of Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front\u003Cbr \/\u003EInternational Secretariat\u003Cbr \/\u003E119-123 Cannon Street Road, Basement North\u003Cbr \/\u003ELondon E1 2LX\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003E----------END-------------\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1969475923236955909\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2018\/02\/jklfs-diplomatic-bureau-met-with.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/1969475923236955909"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/1969475923236955909"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2018\/02\/jklfs-diplomatic-bureau-met-with.html","title":"JKLF’s Diplomatic Bureau met with British Foreign and Commonwealth Office,-FCO- in London"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"J K L F"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17912188462951931200"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"31","height":"19","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_RoCji4VwOvs\/Sg2SrdjusAI\/AAAAAAAAAKw\/t_nQV17OijM\/S220\/jklflag.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025183395565326371.post-2617208616840371315"},"published":{"$t":"2018-02-05T08:47:00.003-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-02-05T08:47:28.504-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Diplomatic"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"News"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Press Release"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"JKLF- condemns killing of civilians across the ceasefire Line, and in Indian held Jammu Kashmir. "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 17.8333px;\"\u003ELondon (\u003Cspan class=\"aBn\" data-term=\"goog_1526907610\" style=\"border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"aQJ\" style=\"position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;\"\u003E5 February 2018\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 17.8333px;\"\u003EThe JKLF has strongly condemned the ongoing firing and shelling across the ceasefire line between the Indian and Pakistani forces in Jammu Kashmir, and violent suppression of political dissent by Indian forces in Indian held part of the forcibly divided country. In a statement issued by the head of JKLF’s Diplomatic Bureau\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;from London today, the JKLF has called on the United Nations to ensure safety of civilians both inside Indian held Jammu Kashmir, and along both sides of the ceasefire line as a priority, through strengthening the role of its UNMOGIP contingent in the region. The JKLF has called on the UN to institute urgent measures to demilitarise the ceasefire line and demand assurances from the opposing armies for safety of civilians in the border areas.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 17.8333px;\"\u003EThe statement also took a strong note of the continuing deaths of innocent civilians in Shopian and elsewhere in the Valley of Kashmir at the hands of the Indian army. And termed the current situation intolerable, and unbecoming of a civilised world when civilians are deliberately targeted by a professional army, whether in Shopian, Pulwama, Kupwara, Handwara, Bandipur in Indian held Jammu Kashmir, or in Jagalpar Kuiratta, Nykyal, Poonch, Neelam valley or indeed many parts of Pakistan administered Jammu Kashmir. The only result of such military actions is death and injury to innocent civilians of all ages. The international community has a moral and legal responsibility to censure those responsible for causing misery, death and desolation to innocent lives.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 17.8333px;\"\u003EThe JKLF statement pointed out that for seventy years, India and Pakistan are locked in\u0026nbsp;conflict over their claims and counter claims on Jammu Kashmir. Both countries\u0026nbsp;have fought full scale wars, and daily exchanges of fire by their armies along the almost five hundred miles long cease-fire line, makes it absolutely impossible for tens of thousands of civilians, to lead a normal existence. Many lives are destroyed through death and destruction. Children whose parents put them to bed at night are found dead in the mornings with bullets and bomb shrapnels pierced through their tiny bodies. This carnage of innocent lives takes place because Indian and Pakistani armies are deployed eyeball to eyeball along the ceasefire line.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 17.8333px;\"\u003EThe JKLF statement added that the Indo-Pakistan confrontation causes immense suffering and miseries for people on both sides with nothing in sight by way of redress and justice. The entrenched positions of both countries have rendered 20 million forcibly divided people invisible, which is nothing less than a tragedy of epic proportions for Jammu Kashmir- a country- as big as Great Britain in size. Indian and Pakistani military presence in Jammu Kashmir is a constant physical and psychological threat, and danger to the safety and wellbeing of the people. Their presence is also an impediment to peace in the region and the world as both countries are nuclear powers.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 17.8333px;\"\u003EThe JKLF statement concluded by exhorting the United Nations to take urgent actions to disengage Indian and Pakistani military forces from the civilian population not only on the borders across both sides of the ceasefire line, but also force Indian military into cantonments. The JKLF urged the United Nations to appoint a special rapporteur to investigate the many violations of basic human rights of the people of Jammu Kashmir.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;The statement called on the international community to persuade India and Pakistan to provide unhindered access to the international and local media to report freely on the current situation on the ceasefire line.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 17.8333px;\"\u003EZafar Khan:\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Head of Diplomatic Bureau, Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front –JKLF-\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003ELondon Secretariat:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cwbr\u003E\u003C\/wbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;119-123 (Basement North) Cannon Street Road, London E1 2LX\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EEmail:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cwbr\u003E\u003C\/wbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@jklf.co.uk\" style=\"color: #1155cc;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Einfo@jklf.co.uk\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/2617208616840371315\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2018\/02\/jklf-condemns-killing-of-civilians.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/2617208616840371315"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/2617208616840371315"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2018\/02\/jklf-condemns-killing-of-civilians.html","title":"JKLF- condemns killing of civilians across the ceasefire Line, and in Indian held Jammu Kashmir. "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"J K L F"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17912188462951931200"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"31","height":"19","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_RoCji4VwOvs\/Sg2SrdjusAI\/AAAAAAAAAKw\/t_nQV17OijM\/S220\/jklflag.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025183395565326371.post-2053531133885617406"},"published":{"$t":"2018-02-05T08:46:00.003-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-02-05T08:46:37.761-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"News"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Press Release"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"JKLF London Branch to Participate in Protest outside Indian High Commission on 11 February 2018"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-f0SAAkRFEl8\/WniKVZt_WCI\/AAAAAAAADwY\/8U4adawCGc4k-An12HjneJnCCx-fENrZACLcBGAs\/s1600\/JKLF%2BLondon%2BBranch%2Bmeeting.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-f0SAAkRFEl8\/WniKVZt_WCI\/AAAAAAAADwY\/8U4adawCGc4k-An12HjneJnCCx-fENrZACLcBGAs\/s320\/JKLF%2BLondon%2BBranch%2Bmeeting.jpeg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 18.5467px;\"\u003E(London\u0026nbsp;05 February 2018):\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 18.5467px;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: 13pt;\"\u003EJammu Kashmir\u0026nbsp;Liberation\u0026nbsp;Front (JKLF) will\u0026nbsp;commemorate\u0026nbsp;the 34rd\u0026nbsp;Martyrdom anniversary of its founder Maqbool Butt Shaheed\u0026nbsp;all around\u0026nbsp;the world. JKLF will hold seminars, public meetings and demonstrations in Indian Held Kashmir, all cities of Azad Kashmir, Gilgit, cities of\u0026nbsp;Pakistan,\u0026nbsp;India, Europe,\u0026nbsp;Middle East\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;America.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 18.5467px;\"\u003EA meeting of JKLF London Branch was held in connection of 11 February preparations. JKLF\u0026nbsp;London\u0026nbsp;Branch will participate in large numbers in a protest outside Indian High Commission in\u0026nbsp;London. During this meeting, senior leader of JKLF in UK Mahmood Hussain struggle and martyrdom of Maqbool Butt is a glorious chapter of our history that will always guide us through the tough journey of freedom struggle.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 18.5467px;\"\u003E11 February is being commemorated as Maqbool Bhat’s martyrdom anniversary. On this day Kashmiris all across the world remember their hero with honour and pride. Maqbool But was hanged by\u0026nbsp;India\u0026nbsp;in Tihar jail on\u0026nbsp;11 February 1984\u0026nbsp;and his body was never given to Kashmiris for the burial.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: 13pt;\"\u003ESecretary Information\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: 13pt;\"\u003EJKLF (London\u0026nbsp;Branch)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/2053531133885617406\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2018\/02\/jklf-london-branch-to-participate-in.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/2053531133885617406"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/2053531133885617406"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2018\/02\/jklf-london-branch-to-participate-in.html","title":"JKLF London Branch to Participate in Protest outside Indian High Commission on 11 February 2018"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"JKLF"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02254430121879903930"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_6ldKfiAPl3g\/SvMtSJ4IVAI\/AAAAAAAAAG4\/tDHk3eabTxY\/S220\/SLF+Sticker.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-f0SAAkRFEl8\/WniKVZt_WCI\/AAAAAAAADwY\/8U4adawCGc4k-An12HjneJnCCx-fENrZACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/JKLF%2BLondon%2BBranch%2Bmeeting.jpeg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025183395565326371.post-9145240012455780997"},"published":{"$t":"2018-01-15T05:35:00.001-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-01-15T05:35:22.401-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Diplomatic"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"News"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Press Release"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Statement by Diplomatic Bureau of the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front-JKLF-"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 19.9733px;\"\u003EFor Press \u0026amp; Media\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 19.9733px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 17.12px;\"\u003EStatement by Diplomatic Bureau of the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front-JKLF-\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 17.12px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"line-height: 18.5467px;\"\u003ELondon-14 January 2018:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"line-height: 18.5467px;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Meeting of the JKLF’s Diplomatic Bureau took place at its international secretariat in London, in which various aspects, and dimensions of the Kashmir issue were discussed, and decisions were made and appropriate actions were decided upon. A brief statement of some of the decisions taken, was issued here today, in which the participants \u0026nbsp;strongly affirmed, and reiterated that the JKLF leadership, will not compromise on the unfettered, and inalienable right to self-determination of 20 million people, across both sides of the ceasefire line. The Bureau also affirmed its strong resolve to extend full diplomatic voice, to the ongoing political struggle of the resistance leadership in Jammu Kashmir.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.5467px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.5467px;\"\u003EThe statement declared, that the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan in Kashmir, presents an existential threat to South Asia, as both countries are nuclear powers. The statement called on the international community, to engage with the concerned parties for a peaceful resolution, of the 70 year long conflict. The Bureau’s statement further declared, that the people of Kashmir wish to make their country\u003Ci\u003E, a\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003Ebridge\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003Eof peace\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;in the sub-continent, and are willing to accommodate, Indian and Pakistani concerns over reunification and independence of Kashmir. The meeting however, noted that Kashmiris do not have partners in their endeavours, for a peaceful resolution of Kashmir’s political status.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.5467px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.5467px;\"\u003EThe statement in particular, condemned India’s intransigence on the Kashmir issue, and its unprecedented aggression, and militarised violence against peaceful dissent. And called on the United Nations Human Rights Council-UNHRC-, and other humanitarian organisations, to demand an unhindered access to Jammu Kashmir, for an impartial investigation of violations, and excesses against civilians.\u0026nbsp; In relation to death and destruction caused by exchanges of fire, across the ceasefire line between the Indian and Pakistani forces, the statement called on the UN, to strengthen the role of UNMOGIP across both sides of the ceasefire line, to protect civilian population. It was decided that the Bureau would apprise various organisations, and world leaders, including the UN Secretary General, on the gravity of the prevailing situation, both inside Indian held Kashmir, and across the ceasefire line.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.5467px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.5467px;\"\u003EIt was decided that in April of this year, the JKLF will organise public demonstration during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting-CHOGM- in London, and lobby for a meaningful role on the Kashmir issue, by the CHOGM. A conference and other diplomatic activities were proposed, and approved, to take place in Brussels, in The Hague and Geneva during the year, while similar, diplomatic and political activities, including a seminar, were proposed and approved, to take place in London during 2018.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.5467px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.5467px;\"\u003EThe meeting was chaired by Zafar Khan, and attended by Mr Mahmoud Hussain Secretary of the Bureau, Mr Tariq Sharif Bureau member, Mr Sabir Gul President JKLF UK Chapter, Mr Tanvir Chaudhry president JKLF Europe Chapter and Mr Tahseen Gilani General Secretary JKLF UK Chapter. Suggestions were received and approved from Bureau member Mr Rafiq Dar, and Sardar Nasim Iqbal, member diplomatic council.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.5467px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.5467px;\"\u003EEnd…..\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.5467px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.5467px;\"\u003EProf Zafar Khan\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.5467px;\"\u003EHead of Diplomatic Bureau\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.5467px;\"\u003EJammu Kashmir Liberation Front-JKLF-\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"line-height: 18.5467px;\"\u003E119-123 Cannon St. Rd\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"line-height: 18.5467px;\"\u003ELondon\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"line-height: 18.5467px;\"\u003EE1 2LX\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif; 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font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EJKLF Diplomatic Bureau sent a letter to Rt. Hon. Baroness Patricia Scotland of Asthal QC,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003ESecretary-General of Commonwealth urging her to set up a mediation panel from members of commonwealth states for a peaceful and lasting settlement of the long standing Kashmir issue.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EContents of the letter is below\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003ERt. Hon. Baroness Patricia Scotland of Asthal QC\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003ESecretary-General of Commonwealth\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EMarlborough House,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EPall Mall London\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003ESW1Y 5HX\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E8 December 2017\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EDear Baroness Scotland,\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003ERe: The unresolved issue of Jammu Kashmir’s political Status and reunification\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EWe take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt felicitations on your appointment at the 24th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting – CHOGM – as the sixth, and first female Secretary –General of the Commonwealth in 2016. We also offer our warm wishes for a successful forthcoming 25th CHOGM, in April 2018. We hope that at its 25th CHOGM, this family of nations will take positive and constructive steps, on the issue of Jammu Kashmir’s, (Kashmir) political status and reunification.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EThe Commonwealth, as a family of nations has a common heritage, based primarily on being subjected to a lengthy colonial rule. It is a unique body of nations upon which the malevolence of imperial rule engendered a kindred spirit of solidarity, respect for freedom, democracy, and rule of law as a basis for its historic bonds. Subjugation without a doubt is a painful experience while freedom for the colonised peoples of the British Empire, was indeed a time of happiness and rejoicing.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Excellency as you said on becoming the Secretary- General of the Commonwealth that “the Commonwealth shares a great deal. It has 33% of the world’s population. It has the capacity to bring together people of all religions. Concentrates on what joins us. It’s a real opportunity to invest and work together. If you work together with people respectfully, you can bring about change. Human rights and development go hand in hand.”\u0026nbsp; Indeed you alluded to some commendable aspects of the commonwealth to which we could add, the body’s dedication to peace in the world, liberty and equality. Undoubtedly many governments within this family of nations, endeavour to put these values and principles into practice for their citizens.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EHowever, for some decolonisation, has left a legacy of conflict, separation, oppression, subjugation, and denial of fundamental rights, including the right of self-determination, and of nationhood. In this respect this family of 52 nations has failed to bring about the change that you so eloquently stated in the text quoted above.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003ECountries like India, who won their freedom through protracted struggles, adopted colonialist policies of their own with violent oppression, and utter disregard for human and political rights of nations and minorities under their de-facto control – as indeed is the case in Kashmir – whose inhabitants are being denied the right to exercise their free will on the political status of their country.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EFor 20 million Kashmiris this has been their most poignant experience of neo-colonialism since 1947.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003ELives of ordinary people are blighted by militarised violence. They are denied their fundamental political and human rights, across the so-called cease-fire line or the Line of Control – LoC – that forcibly divides their country between India and Pakistan. There is no liberty, there is no respect for human rights, and there is no democracy in Kashmir. There is only Indian ‘democracy’ which has made Kashmir, the most heavily militarised occupied country in the world.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EExcellency in our considered view, Commonwealth’s failure to uphold the inalienable right of twenty million Kashmiris, is a dereliction of international duty and moral responsibility. Because the denial of an unfettered political choice to Kashmiris, is in contravention of UN Charter and many of the world body’s resolutions that affirm their right to decide.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EFor seventy years now India and Pakistan, two prominent Commonwealth countries are locked in conflict, over their claims and counter claims on the future status of Kashmir. Both countries have fought full scale wars several times since their independence. Daily exchanges of fire by the Indian and Pakistani armies along the five hundred miles long cease-fire line, makes it absolutely impossible for tens of thousands of civilians on both sides of the divide to lead a normal existence. Many lives are destroyed through death and destruction.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EThus the Indo-Pakistan dimensions over Kashmir continue to cause immense suffering and miseries for people on both sides with nothing in sight by way of redress and justice for them. The entrenched positions of both countries have rendered the Kashmiris invisible, which is nothing less than a tragedy of epic proportions for a country that is as big as Britain in size.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003ELarge military presence in the territory in itself is a major impediment to peace in the region and the world. It is also a constant physical and psychological threat and danger to the population of Kashmir. India alone has more than half a million regular military personnel plus tens of thousands of paramilitary forces deployed in the Indian held part of the territory. Pakistan in its held part of the State has perhaps deployed up to a hundred thousand troops that confront the Indian forces across the cease-fire line. Both countries are nuclear powers and continue to spend large parts of their GDP on bolstering military strength to counter each other.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EOver the past thirty years India’s militarised violence in the State has resulted in thousands of deaths. Jayanth Jacob and Aurangzeb Naqshbandi quoting Indian government’s figures, reported in the Hindustan Times on 25 September 2017 that 41,000 deaths took place in Indian held Jammu Kashmir over the past 27 years. The real figure of deaths however, may well be over a hundred thousand. Contrary to claims by the Indian authorities, an overwhelming majority of the dead and thousands of the disappeared are civilians. There are thousands of unmarked graves all over the Indian held part of the State without explanation.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EExcellency in 2008 Kashmiris transformed their struggle from one of militancy to a non-violent one at the behest of the international community, with the hope that India would respect this historic transformation. India on the other hand unleashed her military might on the people of Kashmir, to crush their peaceful movement for a dignified future as a free nation. In 2008 Indian army killed 58 innocent civilians, and in 2009 40 civilians were killed, while in 2010 the Indian army killed 130 civilians. In the current peaceful resistance 150 civilians have been killed by Indian forces.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EOver the past nine years around 25 thousand people have been injured, including those whose lives have changed for ever due to the severity their injuries. During 2016 around 5 thousand have been directly hit in their eyes with the use of pellet guns. Many of those hit have lost their eyesight completely.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EIt is quite clear from the extremely aggressive militarised violence that the Indian government wants to beat the peaceful political resistance of the people into submission. Kashmiris are used as human shields. Targeted killing of civilians, fake encounters and torture are used as means of suppression. This oppression and inhuman by the military is openly defended by Indian authorities, including the military that war necessitates such methods.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EExcellency Indian government is at war with the people of Kashmir, and expects them to surrender before the naked state oppression, and to be forced to give up the right to freedom. Despite undemocratic actions and machinations of the Indian authorities, pro freedom Kashmiri leadership is continuing the peaceful political resistance to strive for dignity, democracy, liberty, justice and freedom.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EThe Joint Resistance Leadership – JRL – comprising of Mr Muhammad Yasin Malik, the head of the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front,-JKLF- and the veteran Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Shah Gilani and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference, – APHC – are deprived of their fundamental democratic right of free speech, right of movement, and assembly by being subjected to house arrests, and incarceration.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EExcellency the government of Pakistan should also be called upon to restrain itself from integrating the Gilgit- Baltistan - GB-region of the State as province of its federation. Under the UN Charter and over a dozen UN resolutions on the future status of Kashmir, India and Pakistan are duty bound to safeguard the territorial integrity and unity of the divided State. And also call upon the government of Pakistan to facilitate for a joint administrative set up of GB and Azad Jammu Kashmir with a democratically elected assembly through universal suffrage, and a democratic constitution for the joined up territories of the State under its control, as an interim solution until the final settlement of the Kashmir issue.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EExcellency, India needs to be reminded that it too is subject to the UN Charter and her obligations to Kashmir’s future status. And India needs to be reminded about her obligations regarding the inherent and inalienable rights of 20 million Kashmiris to an unfettered political choice. India needs to be reminded that Kashmir is not an integral part of India nor an internal law and order issue. India needs to be reminded on the unbridled use of militarised violence against civilians, and political dissent by its forces. India needs to be reminded that massive human rights violations must stop, and those responsible must be brought to justice. India needs to be reminded that arrests and victimisation of activists for political expediency must not be allowed to continue in Kashmir. India needs to be reminded that the JRL must not be deprived of its democratic right of free speech, of assembly and the right to engage with the masses in all parts of the State. India needs to be reminded that it must allow the UNHCR access to Kashmir, to investigate excesses against civilians and political dissent committed by its forces.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EExcellency in conclusion, irrespective of India’s importance and size within the Commonwealth or in the global sphere of influence, we urge the 25th CHOGM to adopt a constructive approach and actively engage with India and Pakistan for an equitable settlement of the Kashmir issue, which is based on the unfettered right of Kashmiris across both sides of the cease fire line.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EExcellency Kashmir is not a territorial dispute between India and Pakistan but an international issue concerning the future status of a nation. Kashmiris want peace and prosperity for their country, and wish Kashmir to become a bridge of peace and amity between India and Pakistan, and not a perpetual bone of contention. In the interest of peace and prosperity for all we urge the 25th CHOGM to set up a mediation panel from the Commonwealth family of nations engage closely with India, Pakistan, the Kashmiris, and the U N Secretary General, for a peaceful settlement of the long standing Kashmir issue, which is acceptable to all the stakeholders in the conflict.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EWith regards\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EProf Zafar Khan\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EDiplomatic Bureau –\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EJammu Kashmir Liberation Front-JKLF-\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003ELondon Secretariat\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E119-123 Cannon Street Road\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E(Basement North)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003ELondon\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2302363552833631760gmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EE12LX\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5165744612367372587\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2017\/12\/jklf-wrote-to-secretary-general-of.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/5165744612367372587"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/5165744612367372587"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2017\/12\/jklf-wrote-to-secretary-general-of.html","title":"JKLF wrote to Secretary-General of Commonwealth urging to set up a mediation panel for a peaceful and lasting settlement of the long standing Kashmir issue"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"J K L F"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17912188462951931200"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"31","height":"19","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_RoCji4VwOvs\/Sg2SrdjusAI\/AAAAAAAAAKw\/t_nQV17OijM\/S220\/jklflag.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025183395565326371.post-2725050574526077465"},"published":{"$t":"2017-11-06T09:10:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-11-06T09:10:11.092-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Diplomatic"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"News"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Press Release"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"JKLF diplomatic Bureau meeting with the Bolivian Ambassador in London"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-uZyn-QlGn5w\/WgCXUzJ5-DI\/AAAAAAAAAUQ\/5Do_CNqM0joTp4DMvJ_pUFlDtMXlLpF3ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/JKLF%2527s%2Bdiplomatic%2BBureau%2Bdelegation%2BLondon.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-uZyn-QlGn5w\/WgCXUzJ5-DI\/AAAAAAAAAUQ\/5Do_CNqM0joTp4DMvJ_pUFlDtMXlLpF3ACLcBGAs\/s320\/JKLF%2527s%2Bdiplomatic%2BBureau%2Bdelegation%2BLondon.jpeg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 16.6667px; text-align: justify;\"\u003EA delegation of the JKLF's diplomatic Bureau comprising of Prof Zafar Khan,\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Mr Mahmoud Hussain and Mr Tariq Sharif met the Bolivian Ambassador His Excellency Roberto\u0026nbsp;Calzadilla\u0026nbsp;Sarmiento, to enlist Bolivia's understanding and support on the Kashmir issue. The delegation conveyed to the Ambassador, the historic and contemporary context of the unresolved Kashmir issue and explained that for peace, prosperity, justice and democracy it was imperative that 20 million people of Jammu Kashmir were allowed to, and supported in the exercise of their fundamental right to unfettered self-determination. In a one hour long meeting the JKLF delegation was cordially received, and thanked Ambassador Roberto\u0026nbsp;Calzadilla\u0026nbsp;Sarmiento\u0026nbsp;for his understanding and courtesy shown to the JKLF delegation.\u003C\/span\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/2725050574526077465\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2017\/11\/jklf-diplomatic-bureau-meeting-with.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/2725050574526077465"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/2725050574526077465"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2017\/11\/jklf-diplomatic-bureau-meeting-with.html","title":"JKLF diplomatic Bureau meeting with the Bolivian Ambassador in London"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"JKLF"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02254430121879903930"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_6ldKfiAPl3g\/SvMtSJ4IVAI\/AAAAAAAAAG4\/tDHk3eabTxY\/S220\/SLF+Sticker.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-uZyn-QlGn5w\/WgCXUzJ5-DI\/AAAAAAAAAUQ\/5Do_CNqM0joTp4DMvJ_pUFlDtMXlLpF3ACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/JKLF%2527s%2Bdiplomatic%2BBureau%2Bdelegation%2BLondon.jpeg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025183395565326371.post-8197023112874201788"},"published":{"$t":"2017-10-27T03:58:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-10-27T03:58:41.117-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Diplomatic"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"News"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Press Release"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Participants call on the British Government and the international community to play a constructive and meaningful role in resolving the Kashmir issue."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-S9M1G2wBQmg\/WfMRFwOfQQI\/AAAAAAAAAT0\/L0m_gwKNPwI4UtKyOGlz2i2iGvKSrE_0gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2017-10-26%2Bat%2B16.07.39.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-S9M1G2wBQmg\/WfMRFwOfQQI\/AAAAAAAAAT0\/L0m_gwKNPwI4UtKyOGlz2i2iGvKSrE_0gCLcBGAs\/s320\/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2017-10-26%2Bat%2B16.07.39.jpeg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ELondon 24 October 2017: Speakers at the seminar organised by Diplomatic Bureau of the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front-JKLF- in London’s Central Westminster Hall acknowledged, that for seventy years India and Pakistan have failed to resolve the issue of Jammu Kashmir’s future status. The participants agreed that dialogue and the recognition of the rights of 20 million people of Jammu Kashmir was the only wayward for a solution of the long standing Kashmir conflict.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EHead of the JKLF’s Diplomatic Bureau Professor Zafar Khan welcomed the participants and said that the fundamental right of 20 million people to freedom across the divided Jammu Kashmir, has been ignored and neglected by the world community. This is a grievous injustice inflicted upon a people who long for peace, dignity and reunification of their country. He said his party and leadership has always wished for the entire state to become a bridge of peace in South Asia, and Kashmiris want their country \u0026nbsp;in the region to be at peace with itself and in harmony across its borders. Referring to the message of his Party Chairman Mr Muhammad Yasin Malik, Zafar Khan said that the pain of a subjugated nation and its people, is clearly visible from Mr Malik’s message. He said that the Indo- Pakistan dimensions over the Kashmir issue however, have rendered the entire nation diplomatically invisible. And this is the injustice and indignity beyond any measure of morality that should stare the international community in the face.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EIn a message especially sent for the seminar from Srinagar, Mr Muhammed Yasin Malik the Chairman of the JKLF told the participants that “Jammu Kashmir is burning and its people are going through an unabated trauma and agony for many decades, and that twenty million Kashmiris are living in a life of total instability, brutal agony and distress”. He went on to impress upon the participants that “our land has been illegally occupied by military might and we are being denied our democratic right of self-determination which is guaranteed to us even by the United Nations”.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThe JKLF Chairman reminded the participants that despite wars between India and Pakistan, over a dozen UNSC resolutions, and bilateral agreements, India and Pakistan have patently failed to make any progress on the all-important political status of Jammu Kashmir. He lamented at the “criminal silence” of the international community, and in particular pointed at the USA, the UK and the European Union who have turned a blind eye on the plight of Kashmiris, which encouraged India to deny the right of Kashmiris to freedom.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EThe JKLF Chairman regretted that India unleashed an extreme militarised violent response to our decision to transform our armed struggle to a peaceful movement. India however \u0026nbsp;responded by unleashing an unprecedented militarised aggression against our people since 2008, which the Indian military and paramilitary forces continue with impunity resulting in deaths of hundreds and injuries inflicted on thousands as well as huge destruction of property and crops.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EHe said “it is quite clear that India wants to silence us with its military might, and it intends to force us into submission with its huge military deployment in our country”. The JKLF Chairman however, reiterated that as a nation we will not surrender before the naked Indian military and state fascism. The JKLF Chairman conveyed to the participants that as part and parcel of human civilisation, and part of international community, we will never bow in submission and give up our birth right to freedom, and declar\u003C\/span\u003Eed that the resistance will continue for liberty freedom and dignity.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EAt the end of his message, referring to the great South African statesman, late Nelson Mandela who had said that the mode of resistance is determined, not by the oppressed but by the oppressors, the JKLF Chairman said that “our mode of resistance against the tyranny of Indian state oppression may vary from time to time”.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThe writer and historian Ms Victoria Schofield, who has authored four books on Jammu Kashmir, said that she has been associated with Kashmir for over thirty years, and spoke of differing narratives on the issue of Kashmir which needed to be understood. She said India and Pakistan were not prepared to give up territories of Jammu Kashmir that each occupied. She said that the international community was supine over Kashmir in the face of Indian and Pakistani positions. Victoria Schofield emphasised that the period of 1947 to 1949 in Jammu Kashmir’s history was crucial and emphasised that if Pakistan forces had withdrawn in the territory they controlled in Kashmir, this would have not given India the excuse to refuse the UN proposed plebiscite on Kashmir.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThe veteran Kashmiri origin member of the British upper House of Parliament Lord Nazir Ahmed said that all the options including, the option of an independent Jammu Kashmir was a matter for the 20 million people of Kashmir, as their basic right. He said our priority is Kashmir and its people and not India and Pakistan. He said war was not and has never been a solution, and the British Peer proposed an international conference for a peaceful solution of the issue. He said as basic stakeholders Kashmiris from across both sides of the ceasefire line must be enabled to participate in the proposed conference.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EWhile Mr Chris Leslie MP, the Chairman of All Party Parliamentary Group on Kashmir, said that it was important to take stock of the current situation in Kashmir. He said he would organise a meeting in December to engage with those with personal experiences and their testimonies on the situation. He pointed out that a calmer atmosphere and scenario needed to be espoused in the conflict. He said he would organise a delegation to visit both sides of Jammu Kashmir. Mr Chris Leslie feared that in view of trade possibilities with India, Brexit could prove detrimental in steering the British government towards an active position on the Kashmir issue.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EMr Gavin Shuker MP pointed out that the international community should not only be influenced about India and Pakistan in relation to Kashmir issue. Mr Shuker said that the conflict over Kashmir was an issue of justice for the people of Kashmir, and that Kashmiri voice must be heard as the voice of the Kashmiris was sacrosanct in this conflict. Mr Gavin Shuker MP said that he would like to see that all parts of Kashmir across the ceasefire line were accessible to the international press. He expressed the view that a rational cross party parliamentary approach in the British Parliament on Kashmir was essential.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EDr Dibyesh Anand, Professor of international politics at the University of Westminster in London, argued in his presentation that even those on the political left of the Indian polity do not acknowledge and recognise the right of Kashmiris to exist as a free and independent nation. Professor Anand argued that Kashmiris’ resistance to the Indian state as a result, is met with full force of the Indian state. He said that it was important to mobilise against human rights violations in Jammu Kashmir alongside the struggle for the right of self-determination, as a means to engage with people not only in India but elsewhere on the Kashmir issue. He said Indian state’s attempts to dialogue with Kashmiris is always based on the premise that Kashmir is an integral part of India. And the appointment of India’s current interlocutor in Kashmir according to Prof Anand, is an example of this Indian approach or the mind-set. He said it is the mandarins in Delhi who make the policy on Kashmir. He argued that Pakistani state would have a similar aggressive attitude if Kashmiris were agitating as forcefully against its rule as they are in Indian administered Kashmir. However Professor Anand pointed out that Pakistan could let Azad Jammu Kashmir become azad (free) and turn the region into a model of positive political development with a democratic constitution. Professor Anand pointed out that azadi does not mean only political freedom, but it should mean justice for all. He pointed out that he supported the JKLF’s position on the rights of minorities and diverse opinions in Jammu Kashmir.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EKashmiri origin British Peer Lord Qurban Hussain argued that Pakistan recognises Kashmir as a dispute, whereas India considers it as its internal affair. He said that India is not willing to listen on Kashmir. Lord Qurban Hussain pointed out that Kashmiris have not given up on their right to freedom. He said that there can be no peace without a resolution of the Kashmir issue, and said that there should be simultaneous withdrawal of Indian and Pakistani military from Kashmir.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EMr Graham Wilson Chairman of Nations without States in his address argued that a scientific approach needs to be adopted on resistance and against oppression. He said that the UN in Kashmir has failed because of the US influence. He pointed out that the occupation of Kashmir should be resisted through people’s power. He said if Scotland can be allowed by the UK to have a referendum on independence, the people of Jammu Kashmir should be allowed to exercise their right to self-determination too.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EMr Ershad Malik Europe Spokesman for the Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Party said that there is no peace in Kashmir, and only the Kashmiris feel the pain of the oppression. He reminded the participants that Kashmiris gave up the gun but there has not been a positive response to the people. He pointed out that as a parent organisation of the freedom struggle, JKLF and the people of Kashmir should be prepared for a long struggle.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EAt the end of formal presentations members of the JKLF and other invited guest joined in the discussion on various aspects of the Kashmir issue that were raised in the seminar. Members of JKLF’s diplomatic council Mr Tanvir Chaudhry ( President Europe Zone) from Finland, Sardar Nasim Iqbal from Belgium, Mr Sabir Gul ( President UK zone ) and Syed Tehsin Gilani ( Gen Sec of UK zone), and members of JKLF’s Diplomatic Bureau Mr Mahmoud Hussain, Mr Tariq Sharif, as well as the veteran JKLF leader Mr Latif Malik took part in the discussion. Mahmoud Faiz, Sanawar Hussain, Talat Butt from JKTV and representative of the Latvian Embassy, a number of parliamentary interns and students also attended the seminar.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;Following resolutions were proposed and adopted by the participants\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1…That the way forward for a peaceful and just solution of the long standing Kashmir issue can only be found through a meaningful dialogue between India, Pakistan and the Kashmiris; and that the international community, and in particular the United Kingdom, the USA, the European Union, and the UNSC must endeavour to facilitate, for a conducive diplomatic environment so that a meaningful dialogue process for a peaceful solution can begin.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E2… In view of the increased and almost continuous exchanges of fire across the ceasefire-line in Jammu Kashmir between the Indian and Pakistani forces, and the heavy loss of life and property as well as general disruption caused to the daily routines of inhabitants on both sides of the ceasefire line, this meeting calls upon the governments of India and Pakistan to abide by the ceasefire agreement of 2003 between them with immediate effect. And calls upon the UNSC to empower the UNMGIP to enforce the ceasefire and report to the UNSC violations across the ceasefire-line.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E3… The meeting calls upon the governments of India and Pakistan to speed up the process in documentation, and safeguard the safety and ensure the visits of separated families on both Indian and Pakistani held areas of the state of Jammu Kashmir to meet with greater frequency, safety and dignity.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThe meeting calls upon the UNSC and especially the UK and the US to impress upon India and Pakistan to address the matter of family reunions in Kashmir on apriority humanitarian basis.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; 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color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uhFrauhxJog\/SrthTePAifI\/AAAAAAAAAz4\/6KrzSb7WVTcEcclEVuZkMlt87S73uwQbwCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/zafar-khan.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"377\" data-original-width=\"250\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uhFrauhxJog\/SrthTePAifI\/AAAAAAAAAz4\/6KrzSb7WVTcEcclEVuZkMlt87S73uwQbwCPcBGAYYCw\/s320\/zafar-khan.jpg\" width=\"212\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"line-height: 16.96px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ELondon-17 July 2017:\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003EJammu Kashmir Liberation Front-JKLF- has called on the world community to play its role and, intercede for an equitable and peaceful solution of the Kashmir issue. In a letter to UN member states, JKLF’s head of Diplomatic Bureau Prof Zafar Khan, urged the governments of these states to engage constructively with India, Pakistan, and the pro freedom leadership in Kashmir, for a peaceful resolution of the conflict over Kashmir’s future status.\u003Cb\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"line-height: 16.96px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;The letter addressed to respective governments through their diplomatic missions in London, stated that Kashmir issue is quite erroneously perceived by vested interests, as a territorial dispute between India and Pakistan. Jammu Kashmir’s future status is fundamentally, linked with the unfettered right to self-determination of 20 million people across both sides of the cease-fire line (or the Line of Control-LoC) that forcibly divides the region, and its people between India and Pakistan.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"line-height: 16.96px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThe letter called upon the UN member states to exert, and assert their powerful voice for a just resolution of the conflict, based on the legitimate and internationally recognised rights of the Kashmiris. And exhorted these countries to engage within the international fora, such as the United Nations General assembly, the United Nations Human Rights Council-UNHRC, with both India and Pakistan as well as multilateral organisations, for the noble objective of a peaceful and equitable solution of the issue.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"line-height: 16.96px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;In the \u0026nbsp;letter the JKLF strongly reiterated its basic position that the issue of Kashmir’s future status \u0026nbsp;must not be seen within the context of a dispute between India and Pakistan, as Indo-Pak dimensions over the issue since 1947, have rendered the most affected and aggrieved party- the people of Jammu Kashmir- politically and diplomatically invisible within the conflict.\u0026nbsp; The letter added that Kashmiris’ quest for freedom in their own country, has also been inflicted a grievous harm through aggressive diplomacy and economic influence of India, and double standards of powers with vested interests.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"line-height: 16.96px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EIn the letter the JKLF went on to add that irrespective of entrenched Indo-Pak positions on the status and reunification of Kashmir, the solution of the issue remains vested in the democratic will of Jammu Kashmir’s 20 million people. And further added that the locus\u003Ci\u003E-\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;standai of the people, as the central party in the issue, is not only recognised by the United Nations, but has also been accepted by both India and Pakistan.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"line-height: 16.96px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThe JKLF in its letter included one such example of India’s recognition on the status of Kashmir and, the rights of its people, when on 1\u003Csup\u003Est\u003C\/sup\u003E\u0026nbsp;January 1948 at the UNSC… India’s representative declared: \u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003E“that the question of Kashmir’s future status vis-a vis its neighbours and the world at large, and the question on whether Kashmir should withdraw from her accession to India, and either accede to Pakistan or remain independent with a right to claim admission as a member of the United Nations, all this we have recognised to be a matter for unfettered decision by the people of Kashmir after normal life is restored to them”\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EUNSC document -Agenda 227.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"line-height: 16.96px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThe JKLF reminded these governments that successive Indian leaders, have reneged on their country’s solemn pledges on Kashmir. The current government in Delhi refuses even to recognise that a popular struggle for justice, democracy and freedom exists, in Jammu Kashmir. Modi government, stated the letter, has spared no effort to malign a peaceful and popular political struggle for freedom. The letter \u0026nbsp;added that in reality, Kashmiris on both sides of the Cease-fire line seek a peaceful solution and wish to see their country become\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003Ea\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003Ebridge of peace between India and Pakistan rather than remain a perpetual bone of contention. Kashmiris however, do not have partners in their quest for a negotiated solution on the status of their country.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"line-height: 16.96px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EIn its letter the JKLF reminded these countries that Kashmir is one of the most militarised regions of the world. India alone has around 700,000 troops deployed in the territory that it occupies. More than 100,000- civilians have perished at the hands of Indian forces. Indian military operates under an umbrella of laws that provide it with complete impunity. Over the past year alone, Indian army has killed over a hundred civilians, while thousands have been wounded. Use of pellet guns has either totally or partially blinded many hundreds. Innocent and peaceful civilians are used as human shields.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"line-height: 16.96px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThe letter added that the BJP government of Prime Minister Modi has given the Indian army and the Home Minister full authority to crush political dissent in Kashmir within two months.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"line-height: 16.96px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThe letter informed these governments that India and Pakistan have heavy deployment of their forces across the cease-fire line since 1947. As a consequence civilians cannot lead a normal life along the ceasefire line because of danger to their life and livelihood from the opposing forces. Both countries are nuclear powers, and have fought three full scale wars since 1947. Their aggressive deployment creates an environment full of incalculable and catastrophic consequences. A nuclear flare up in the sub-continent could kill as many as two billion people, and devastate the entire region with a nuclear winter that could last for many generations to come.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"line-height: 16.96px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThe letter reminded these countries about the agony endured by separated families who are unable to share joy and grief with loved ones since 1947. Those lucky enough to obtain visas in an intolerable situation, navigate an unbearable bureaucratic security environment that militates against these families.\u0026nbsp; The JKLF letter added that such a situation would not be tolerated in a civilised society. This is exactly why the ‘Iron Curtain’ collapsed in the west.\u0026nbsp; The JKLF in its letter added that Kashmiris seek the same through peaceful means, and want the\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; forcibly imposed border in Jammu Kashmir to end.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"line-height: 16.96px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThe letter reminded governments of these countries that the JKLF leadership is committed to turning Kashmir from a bone of contention to a bridge of peace in South Asia as a considered policy, and a long standing national objective, and stated that a free, sovereign and reunified Jammu Kashmir will truly become a bridge that is vital for peace in the region.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"line-height: 16.96px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"line-height: 16.96px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"line-height: 16.96px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EMahmoud Hussain\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"line-height: 16.96px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EActing Secretary to the Diplomatic Bureau\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; 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background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 33pt; margin-bottom: 7.5pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: 15pt;\"\u003E(London).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: 15pt; line-height: 21.4px;\"\u003ELondon branch of Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front –JKLF- held a commemorative meeting and paid glowing tributes to Late Amanullah Khan, a great Kashmiri leader and founder of JKLF.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: 15pt; line-height: 21.4px;\"\u003EOn the first anniversary of his departure from this world, speakers paid rich tributes befitting to this great legend and pledged to continue with his mission for a democratic and independent state of Jammu Kashmir.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: 15pt; line-height: 21.4px;\"\u003ESenior leader of JKLF in UK, Mahmood Hussain while welcoming the guests said Amanullah Khan gave identity to Kashmiri people especially those living abroad. Mahmood Hussain said that Amanullah Khan was an honest and selfless person who was offered all sorts posts to compromise but always worked for the Kashmir cause which was very close to his heart.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: 15pt; line-height: 21.4px;\"\u003ESpeaking on this occasion, head of JKLF Diplomatic committee, Prof Zafar Khan said that Amanullah Khan struggled for 70 years of his life for the cause of Kashmir and no example of such magnitude of steadfastness, sacrifice and determination can be found.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: 15pt; line-height: 21.4px;\"\u003EThose who also spoke on this occasion include Tahseen Gilani, Prof Liaqat, Malik Latif Khan, Tariq Sharif, Mahmood Faiz, Prof Shahid Iqbal and Chaudhry Liaqat.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: 15pt; line-height: 21.4px;\"\u003EIftikhar Sharif\u003Cbr \/\u003EPress Secretary\u003Cbr \/\u003EJKLF London Branch\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-y9sDL2nVObA\/WQnSml5uURI\/AAAAAAAADtg\/4uUW87cQk3oqkYoNPpY-J2qYicoTfTn-ACLcB\/s1600\/DSC_2719.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003E(London, 05 April 2017)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003ELondon branch of Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) has asked the government of Pakistan to shun its attempts to make Gilgit Baltistan a constitutional province of Pakistan.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003EIn a statement issued from London senior leader of JKLF Mr Mahmood Hussain has reiterated JKLF’s stand that making Gilgit Baltistan as constitutional province of Pakistan will have serious consequences on the long standing issue of Jammu Kashmir dispute.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003EMahmood Hussain further said that people of Jammu Kashmir will strongly oppose and resist conspiracies against the sacred cause of freedom and the fundamental rights of the people from all parts of forcibly divided state of Jammu Kashmir of which Gilgit-Baltistan is an integral part till the end.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003EStatement said that such move by Pakistan has no legal, political, official or moral justification whatsoever. By taking this illegal and unjust step, Kashmiris are being forced to consider Pakistan in par with India.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003EIftikhar Sharif\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003EPress Secretary,\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003EJKLF London Branch\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/6176102217230036034\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2017\/04\/making-gilgit-baltistan-as.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/6176102217230036034"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/6176102217230036034"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2017\/04\/making-gilgit-baltistan-as.html","title":"Making Gilgit Baltistan as constitutional province of Pakistan will have serious consequences on the long standing issue of Jammu Kashmir dispute."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"J K L F"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17912188462951931200"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"31","height":"19","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_RoCji4VwOvs\/Sg2SrdjusAI\/AAAAAAAAAKw\/t_nQV17OijM\/S220\/jklflag.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025183395565326371.post-6267566636642505557"},"published":{"$t":"2016-04-09T03:19:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-04-09T03:19:36.223-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Diplomatic"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Press Release"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"JKLF Diplomatic Bureau meeting with British Foreign Office "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ERt. Honourable Mr Philip Hammond\u003Cbr \/\u003ESecretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs\u003Cbr \/\u003EC\/OP the Foreign \u0026amp; Commonwealth Office South Asian Department.\u003Cbr \/\u003EKing Charles Street London SW1A 2AH\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C!--[endif]--\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv align=\"right\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E7 April 2016\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EDear Secretary of State,\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"line-height: 107%;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESub- The right of 20 million Kashmiris to freedom, democracy and reunification of their forcibly divided country.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"line-height: 107%;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EDuring your recent visit to Pakistan, and contrary to decades old British policy on the unresolved Jammu Kashmir issue, you advised Pakistan Government, not to include the question of Kashmir’s future status as part of its dialogue with India.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESecretary of State, we find your advice unprecedented and inconsistent, especially since the United Kingdom is far more cognisant and privy to the historic context of the conflict over Kashmir, and has traditionally recognised its resolution as being central for lasting peace in South Asia.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThe advice therefore has been received as a great disappointment within the million strong British Kashmiri diaspora, as well as a cause of serious concern across both sides of the Line of Control-LoC- that divides Kashmir, and forcibly separates its 20 million people between India and Pakistan.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EKashmiri leadership in particular, has interpreted this advice as a reversal of British policy due to the UK’s changed priorities in South Asia. Kashmiris have always expected Britain to support their legitimate, just and internationally recognised rights and aspirations as part of a process towards a peaceful resolution of the issue.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EEspecially as in our considered view, Britain has a key role in persuading India and Pakistan, to seek a solution of the issue, by recognising and accommodating, the \u003Ci\u003Elocus standai\u003C\/i\u003E in the conflict, of 20 million Kashmiris as the arbiters over Jammu Kashmir’s reunification and political status.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EIt is not only unfortunate but lamentable that India of today, contrary to its commitments before the international community and to the people of Jammu Kashmir, does not even recognise the existence of Kashmir issue or Kashmiri dimension- a dimension- that encompasses aspirations and fundamental rights that have yet to be exercised over the political status of forcibly divided Jammu Kashmir.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EWhat must also be questioned and seriously addressed is the huge military deployment of forces by both India and Pakistan in the territory from north to south, where both armies aggressively confront each other eye-ball to eye-ball across the LoC.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESecretary of State this 700 mile long LoC which, as far as the basic right of movement is concerned does not and should not apply to inhabitants on either side of the forced divide within International law and UN resolutions, is nevertheless a living hell for tens of thousands of Kashmiris who reside alongside it.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EDuring frequent flare ups between both armies along the length of the LoC hundreds of villages are caught in the cross fire as both armies are deployed either in or close to the populated areas.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EEqually Indian military and paramilitary forces are heavily deployed in the rural and urban areas of Indian occupied parts of Jammu Kashmir. This Indian military presence is extremely intimidating and disruptive of the daily lives of ordinary people- many are killed daily with no provocation against the military.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EIndian army operates under cover of laws such as the Armed Forces Special Powers Act-AFSPA- that give the Indian forces in Jammu Kashmir, the impunity and immunity to perpetrate acts of violence on a daily basis against civilians that result in deaths of innocent men, women, young and old alike. Many of the basic rights of Kashmiri people are violated daily by this blanket cover of immunity that the Indian military apparatus has enjoyed in Indian held Jammu Kashmir over the past 28 years. Over a hundred thousand have been killed by the Indian military and paramilitary forces, around 8,000 are missing while over 7,000 unmarked graves are found throughout Indian held Jammu Kashmir. Women’s dignity is violated including rapes. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EPro freedom and reunification leadership in Indian held Jammu Kashmir is being denied its basic right of movement, assembly and of free speech. In a country that boasts of being the largest democracy in the world, this denial is a travesty of these fundamental rights when peaceful assembly and movement of legitimate leaders is not allowed to take place.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EOver the past one year alone for example, Chairman of Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front- JKLF- Mr Muhammad Yasin Malik, has been denied right to assembly and free speech dozens of times. He has been prevented from engagement with people on many occasions through arrests, police and judicial custody and all too often put under house arrests. Mr Malik is also denied the right to a passport. As a result he is unable to visit and see his wife and child who reside in Pakistan. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESecretary of State, on both sides of the LoC, political parties that seek independence of Jammu Kashmir, are denied the right to participate in the political process, as candidates are required to declare their allegiance to India and Pakistan respectively. This is not only an undemocratic condition imposed on the candidates but also a denial of fundamental right to choice. As a result millions of people in both Azad Jammu Kashmir -AJK- and in Indian held Jammu Kashmir are disenfranchised by this undemocratic condition.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EWe would also like to draw your attention to the issue of Gilgit Baltistan which, the previous Peoples Party Government declared as a de-facto province of Pakistan and the current government of Mr Nawaz Sharif attempted to constitutionally formalise it as such. The process was halted due to concerted opposition from the public and the Kashmiri leadership across both sides of the LoC.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThe move on the part of Pakistan government also contravened the spirit of UN Security Council-UNSC- resolution 122 of 24 January 1957 which, the UK supported and which stated “that an attempt to change the status of Jammu Kashmir or any part of the state would not constitute a disposition of the state.” \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThis particular resolution was passed by the UNSC to repudiate the National Conference Government in Indian held Jammu Kashmir which wished to ‘ratify’- in contravention of a plethora of previous UN resolutions and recommendations, the conditional ‘accession’ of Jammu Kashmir to India in 1947 by Maharaja Hari Singh. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EWe would therefore expect that the UK extends its advice to government Pakistan, not to proceed with the intention of incorporating Gilgit Baltistan as part of Pakistan federation. Furthermore we expect that the UK would encourage Pakistan Government to reunite Gilgit Baltistan region with AJK, to constitute a single territorial constitutional entity of Jammu Kashmir territories that are being administered by Pakistan since 1947.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESecretary of State the UK has a friendly and historic relationship with India and Pakistan and as such we would expect the UK government to extend strong and effective friendly advice to both countries, that they seriously address the question of Jammu Kashmir’s future political status with a purposeful and meaningful approach and actively involve the Kashmiris with their participation in the process under the UN’s auspices.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESecretary of State as a permanent member of the UNSC, Britain has a legal as well as a moral obligation, to ensure that all peaceful political processes are harnessed so that 20 million forcibly divided people of Jammu Kashmir have the opportunity to exercise their basic democratic right over the future political status of Jammu Kashmir.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EWith Regards\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EProf Zafar Khan\u003Cbr \/\u003EChairman Diplomatic Bureau\u003Cbr \/\u003EJammu Kashmir Liberation Front-JKLF\u003Cbr \/\u003ELondon Secretariat\u003Cbr \/\u003E119-123 Cannon Street Road\u003Cbr \/\u003ELondon\u003Cbr \/\u003EE1 2LX\u003Cbr \/\u003EEmail: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"mailto:zafargk@aol.com\"\u003Ezafargk@aol.com\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif;\"\u003E \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/6267566636642505557\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2016\/04\/jklf-diplomatic-bureau-meeting-with.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/6267566636642505557"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/6267566636642505557"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2016\/04\/jklf-diplomatic-bureau-meeting-with.html","title":"JKLF Diplomatic Bureau meeting with British Foreign Office "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"JKLF"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02254430121879903930"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_6ldKfiAPl3g\/SvMtSJ4IVAI\/AAAAAAAAAG4\/tDHk3eabTxY\/S220\/SLF+Sticker.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025183395565326371.post-887933591489389159"},"published":{"$t":"2016-02-22T09:23:00.001-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-02-22T09:23:18.185-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Press Release"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Lord Eric Avebury -- World has lost a Human Rights Champion‏"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #444444; line-height: 21.3px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ELord Eric Avebury (A Liberal Peer) passed away on 14th February 2016. We wish to pay tribute to this remarkable human being, who was seen as the voice of the oppressed and neglected minorities throughout the world. His tireless struggle for the rights of the victims of the human rights abuses, earned him their respect. His humanity and passion earned him their love. A truly towering figure, an ambassador of the downtrodden and oppressed nations. He was very vocal on the human rights abuses, especially \u0026nbsp;in the Indian controlled part of Kashmir, where around 700,000 Indian troops reign with terror and brutality.\u0026nbsp; While his passing will be immense void not only for his family but also for hundreds of thousands throughout the world, whose life's have been changed, through his fight for peace, justice and freedom.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #444444; line-height: 21.3px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"line-height: 21.3px;\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #444444; line-height: 21.3px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ER.I.P\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #444444; line-height: 21.3px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E(Born 29 Sep 1928---Died \u0026nbsp;14 February 2016).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #444444; line-height: 21.3px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"line-height: 21.3px;\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #444444; line-height: 21.3px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EKind Regards,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 21.3px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EMahmood Hussain\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 21.3px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EJammu Kashmir Liberation Front UK Zone (JKLF )\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 21.3px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E9, Maude Terrace,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 21.3px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EWalthamstow,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 21.3px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ELondon E17 7DG\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 21.3px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E07956400834\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 21.3px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"line-height: 21.3px;\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ecxHOEnZb\" style=\"color: #444444; line-height: 21.3px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 21.3px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EPicture: Memorable Picture of Late Lord Eric Avebury with officials of JKLF UK Zone\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-azMudgHU3aY\/VstD6Bft8MI\/AAAAAAAADpY\/BlWD5_oeq3E\/s1600\/DSCF00101_edited.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E(London, 14 January 2016)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003ELondon\u0026nbsp;branch of Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front\u0026nbsp; (JKLF) has condemned the move by the Pakistani authorities to make Gilgit Baltistan as a constitutional province of Pakistan.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EIn a statement issued after the meeting of JKLF London Branch, it said that making Gilgit Baltistan as constitutional province of Pakistan\u0026nbsp;will have serious consequences on the long standing issue of Jammu Kashmir dispute. Statement said that such move by Pakistan has no legal, political, official or moral justification whatsoever. By taking this illegal and unjust step, Kashmiris are being forced to consider\u0026nbsp;Pakistan\u0026nbsp;in par with\u0026nbsp;India.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EJKLF and people of\u0026nbsp;Kashmir\u0026nbsp;will strongly oppose and resist conspiracies\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; against the sacred cause of freedom and the fundamental rights of the people from all parts of forcibly divided state of Jammu Kashmir of which Gilgit-Baltistan is an integral part till the end.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EThe meeting was attended by President of JKLF London Branch Sanawar Hussain, General Secretary Mahmood Faiz, Mahmood Hussain, Javaid Rashid, Tariq Sharif, Nazakat Ali, Iftikhar Sharif, Usman Sharif and other office bearers of JKLF London branch.\u0026nbsp;\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EIftikhar Sharif\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EPress Secretary,\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EJKLF London Branch\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-N1QSha4loUw\/VpeTvKvDvOI\/AAAAAAAAAQs\/_fY7SrRzRt0\/s1600\/JKLF%2BMeeting.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-N1QSha4loUw\/VpeTvKvDvOI\/AAAAAAAAAQs\/_fY7SrRzRt0\/s640\/JKLF%2BMeeting.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/8883005982243312063\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2016\/01\/making-gilgit-baltistan-as-province-of.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/8883005982243312063"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/8883005982243312063"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2016\/01\/making-gilgit-baltistan-as-province-of.html","title":"Making Gilgit Baltistan as Province of Pakistan will have serious consequences on the issue of Jammu Kashmir dispute"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"JKLF"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02254430121879903930"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_6ldKfiAPl3g\/SvMtSJ4IVAI\/AAAAAAAAAG4\/tDHk3eabTxY\/S220\/SLF+Sticker.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-N1QSha4loUw\/VpeTvKvDvOI\/AAAAAAAAAQs\/_fY7SrRzRt0\/s72-c\/JKLF%2BMeeting.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025183395565326371.post-830977905590284126"},"published":{"$t":"2016-01-01T09:34:00.003-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-01-01T09:34:58.762-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"News"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Press Release"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"JKLF Press Conferene in London"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EJammu Kashmir Liberation Front’s statement issued to press and media at its London Secretariat on the arrest and judicial remand of JKLF Chairman Mr Yasin Malik along with his senior colleagues, under section 307 of the IPC, in Indian occupied Jammu Kashmir.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ELondon, 31 December 2015:\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1: Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front-JKLF- strongly condemns the arrests and charges of ‘attempt to murder and waging of war against the Indian state,’ on its Chairman Mr Yasin Malik and other senior JKLF leaders. Mr Malik along with his colleagues was remanded in judicial custody for 10 days and shifted to Srinagar central jail on 27 December 2015. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EWe demand an immediate release\u0026nbsp; of\u0026nbsp; Mr Yasin Malik and his colleagues who include, Vice Chairman Mr Shaukat Ahmed Bakhshi, Zonal President \u0026nbsp;Mr Noor Muhammad Kalwal, Zonal General Secretary Sheikh Abdul Rashid, Zonal organiser Mr Bashir Kashmiri, Mr Ghulam Muhammad Dar, Mr Nazir Ahmed Rather, Mr Ashraf Hussain and Mr Munib Javid Khan. We demand that all charges are dropped against the JKLF leaders.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E2: Mr Malik and his colleagues were initially arrested on 25 December 2015 when the JKLF Chairman was leading a peaceful protest demonstration against the violence and terror perpetrated by the ‘Village Defence Committee. The VDC specifically operate in the Jammu province in the Muslim populated areas. JKLF has taken a strong position against the anti-people activities, violence and terrorism of the VDC.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E3: During the JKLF protest rally on 25 December 2015, police resorted to heavy handed force by using pepper guns and tear gas on peaceful demonstration. The police also targeted hundreds of worshippers at Friday prayers in the nearby two large mosques- the Jamia ahle-hadis and the haji mosque- injuring many people.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E4: The VDC enjoy full support and patronage of the Indian government and the military as part of the ‘civil defence force’. Since 1995 the VDC have committed thousands of violent acts, rapes and lootings in the Jammu province.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E5: This state supported terrorist set up has over 2,000 FIRs lodged against it over the past twenty years, and not a single case has been investigated by the Indian state and its local quislings against this so called civil defence force.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E6: The VDC with RSS connections operate in all the districts of Jammu with substantial Muslim population, and commit acts of murder and arson in these areas with impunity. They have committed acts of violence against drivers with fatal results and set their vehicles on fire over the past few months.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E7: They killed a mother and her small son in the Budal area of Rajauri district, and continue to harass families in the region. The 25 December 2015 rally led by Mr Malik was taken out specifically against the mother and son murder in Budal.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E8: The terror of hired VCD killers and terrorists is, over and above the unabated violence perpetrated by 700,000 Indian military and para military forces deployed in Kashmir. This unprecedented militarisation of the territory by India, has resulted in tens of thousands of civilian deaths since 1988. Thousands of people are missing. There are hundreds of unmarked graves all over Indian occupied Kashmir of victims of extra judicial killings and faked encounters.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E9: \u0026nbsp;There are over 7,000 unmarked mass graves and over 8,000 disappeared persons in Kashmir today. The association of Parents of Disappeared Persons –APDP- continues to demand answers about their loved ones who were picked up by the occupation authorities and have since vanished from the face of the earth!\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThe International Peoples Tribunal on Human rights and Justice in Kashmir-IPTK- in its 2009 report entitled “Buried Evidence” accounted for almost 3,000 bodies in 2,700 graves, just in the districts of Badndipura, Baramulla and Kupwara alone.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E10: This long and continuing pain and agony of Kashmiri people is a consequence of Indian occupation. JKLF Chairman has exposed the reality of the brute face of military occupation and the ugly face of Indian democracy in Kashmir\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E11: The trumped up charges slapped on Mr Malik and his 8 colleagues are not a coincidence. They are part of India’s vindictive and malicious actions, to malign the peaceful, popular and democratic freedom struggle and deny the JKLF, political space and engagement with Kashmiri masses.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E12: These concocted charges are preposterous, and are part of a deliberate and pernicious strategy of the Indian occupation apparatus and its quislings in Kashmir, to silence Mr Yasin Malik who is a towering figure, for the pro freedom and anti-status quo political struggle in Jammu Kashmir. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E13: In the light of current rapprochement between India and Pakistan, the nature of these charges against the JKLF leadership, is a clear indication that the Will of Kashmiri people and their sentiment, has no place in bilateral framework of proposed Indo- Pak “Bilateral Comprehensive Dialogue” process.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E14: We unambiguously and unequivocally, make it clear that Kashmiris will not accept Indo- Pak bilateralism over the future status of their country, as it is not a territorial dispute between India and Pakistan.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E15: The future political status of Jammu Kashmir is an internationally recognised issue, whose political and constitutional status can only be decided through an unfettered democratic decision by twenty million Kashmiris as they are the main affected party in the dispute.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E16: It is quite ironic therefore that the charge of ‘waging war against the Indian state’ has been levelled against Mr Yasin Malik. In reality however it is the Indian state that continues to wage war on the people of Jammu Kashmir. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E17: Mr Malik on the other hand has struggled for the rights, aspirations and dignity of his people through peaceful means. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E18:\u0026nbsp; Mr Malik renounced all forms of violence in the Kashmiris’ struggle for self-determination more than twenty years ago. Therefore no amount of state harassment and oppression will deter the JKLF leadership from representing the genuine sentiments for freedom, dignity and the exercise of the unfettered democratic Will of Kashmiris, across both sides of the Line of Control-LoC-.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E19: Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front will mount a vigorous and concerted campaign at political and democratic level throughout the world to expose the oppression and brutality of the Indian occupation in Jammu Kashmir and the repressive and draconian methods with which the JKLF and its leadership has been subjected to over the years, and in particular the current incarceration of Mr Yasin Malik and his colleagues under section 307 of the IPC\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E20: Throughout the world JKLF local organisations and branches have been informed and asked to undertake appropriate and suitable political and diplomatic campaigns and high light the nefarious actions being taken by the Indian government through its quisling administration Kashmir.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E21:\u0026nbsp; In the UK where around a million Kashmiris reside, and who are quite well \u0026nbsp;embedded within the British political system, \u0026nbsp;British Chapter of the JKLF has been asked to mount a concerted incremental political campaign, and also assist and \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;contribute towards diplomatic efforts for an immediate release of the JKLF leadership. Similarly Europe and North America based organisation will engage with the local political and diplomatic fraternity, and press and media to gain support for the immediate release of Mr Malik and his colleagues.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E22: The nature and method of campaigning will be decided by branches and the zonal organisations based on their situation and circumstances both in the United Kingdom and elsewhere. Paramount objective however, will be to ensure that no one misjudges or misreads the determination and the desire of 20 million Kashmiris for freedom, and to assert their absolute right to decide on the political and constitutional status and reunification of their country-Jammu Kashmir- peacefully.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EProf Zafar Khan\u003Cbr \/\u003E(Chairman)\u003Cbr \/\u003EJKLF Diplomatic Bureau\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E119-123 Cannon Street Road,\u003Cbr \/\u003E(Basement North)\u003Cbr \/\u003ELondon\u003Cbr \/\u003EE1 2LX\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-CuCRlujO_Iw\/Voa4nrmij6I\/AAAAAAAAAQU\/2ffKVbniKt0\/s1600\/IMG_1302.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"180\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-CuCRlujO_Iw\/Voa4nrmij6I\/AAAAAAAAAQU\/2ffKVbniKt0\/s320\/IMG_1302.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-lW3Ne37Xh0I\/Voa4nyZC5gI\/AAAAAAAAAQY\/gRMqsEeY8kA\/s1600\/IMG_1303.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"180\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-lW3Ne37Xh0I\/Voa4nyZC5gI\/AAAAAAAAAQY\/gRMqsEeY8kA\/s320\/IMG_1303.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E………………End………………….\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/830977905590284126\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2016\/01\/jklf-press-conferene-in-london.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/830977905590284126"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/830977905590284126"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2016\/01\/jklf-press-conferene-in-london.html","title":"JKLF Press Conferene in London"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"JKLF"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02254430121879903930"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_6ldKfiAPl3g\/SvMtSJ4IVAI\/AAAAAAAAAG4\/tDHk3eabTxY\/S220\/SLF+Sticker.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-CuCRlujO_Iw\/Voa4nrmij6I\/AAAAAAAAAQU\/2ffKVbniKt0\/s72-c\/IMG_1302.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025183395565326371.post-5827884724729646487"},"published":{"$t":"2015-12-23T07:09:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-12-23T07:09:02.025-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Press Release"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"World  Silence on Kashmir -- Letter for Publication"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kaXtBqSXvFY\/SxZ18XaVSzI\/AAAAAAAABJc\/bjo0u_ejDQU\/s1600\/7.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kaXtBqSXvFY\/SxZ18XaVSzI\/AAAAAAAABJc\/bjo0u_ejDQU\/s320\/7.jpg\" width=\"270\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EUN Human rights day was observed on December 10. Once again seminars and lectures were delivered on this issue, articles appeared in the media, highlighting the importance of human rights.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;We read and hear of this year after year, and it is stressed that no-one should be denied basic human rights in any circumstances.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EWestern nations always advocate the importance of human rights and express their displeasure against regimes who violate these rights.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EBut, they keep quiet as far as the human rights are concerned in Kashmir?\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThe Kashmir people are not only deprived of their basic human rights, but are mercilessly annihilated. The laws are imposed depriving people of every basic human rights. People including women and children, are shot at, killed and houses searched without warrant. The army has been given unlimited power, and are free of any kind of persecution.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EAmnesty international in its report confirmed thousands of un-marked graves.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThe international community knows and understands everything, but is keeping criminally silent, only because of its trade economic ties.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThe state- sponsored systemic killings is fully operational in Kashmir. The only crime of the poor defenseless is that they are asking for their right of self-determination. A right which was recognized by both India, Pakistan and International community, including United Nations.\u0026nbsp;\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EIt is high time that the people of the world use their voice against this injustice and against the violation of the sanctity of human rights.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EMahmood Hussain\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EJKLF (Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ELondon Secretariat\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E119-123 Cannon street Road (Basement North)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ELondon E1 2LX\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E07956 400 834\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E                        \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5827884724729646487\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2015\/12\/world-silence-on-kashmir-letter-for.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/5827884724729646487"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/5827884724729646487"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2015\/12\/world-silence-on-kashmir-letter-for.html","title":"World  Silence on Kashmir -- Letter for Publication"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"J K L F"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17912188462951931200"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"31","height":"19","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_RoCji4VwOvs\/Sg2SrdjusAI\/AAAAAAAAAKw\/t_nQV17OijM\/S220\/jklflag.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kaXtBqSXvFY\/SxZ18XaVSzI\/AAAAAAAABJc\/bjo0u_ejDQU\/s72-c\/7.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025183395565326371.post-7048583330155437044"},"published":{"$t":"2015-12-09T05:47:00.001-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-12-09T05:47:37.009-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"News"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Press Release"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Statement by JKLF on the Indian Foreign Minister’s meeting with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Islamabad"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ELondon- 9 December 2015:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-GFunofhjt2Y\/UdqTUXV5gfI\/AAAAAAAAC4s\/CkuFDUEAjgk\/s1600\/zafar-khan.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-GFunofhjt2Y\/UdqTUXV5gfI\/AAAAAAAAC4s\/CkuFDUEAjgk\/s200\/zafar-khan.jpg\" width=\"132\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThe Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front-JKLF- has given a cautious welcome to the\u0026nbsp; meeting in Islamabad today between the Indian foreign minister Mrs Sushma Sawaj and Prime Minister of Pakistan Mr Nawaz Sharif in a statement issued her in London today.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EJKLF’s head of Diplomatic affairs Professor Zafar Khan said that the JKLF cautiously welcomed the meeting at this level between India and Pakistan and, hoped that both countries will engage with each other and with the pro freedom leadership purposefully, to secure a lasting and peaceful resolution of the sixty eight year old dispute.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EHe reiterated JKLF’s position that Kashmir is not a territorial dispute between India and Pakistan and that both countries owed it to the future peace and prosperity of 1.5 billion people of India, Pakistan and Jammu Kashmir to find a just, democratic and peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute, based on the unfettered, inherent and inalienable right to self-determination of 20 million Kashmiris across the LoC and in the Diaspora.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EZafar Khan added that without a shadow of doubt peace is the only option over Kashmir, and Kashmiris are ready to play their part in the process and, needed partners to engage with, for a solution of the future political status of their country. He urged India and Pakistan to seize the opportunity and make a unified and free Kashmir, a bridge of friendship, peace and lasting prosperity for South Asia.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EMahmoud Hussain\u003Cbr \/\u003EJammu Kashmir Liberation Front-JKLF\u003Cbr \/\u003EDiplomatic Bureau\u003Cbr \/\u003E119-123 Cannon Street Road,\u003Cbr \/\u003E(Basement North),\u003Cbr \/\u003ELondon\u003Cbr \/\u003EE1 2LX\u003Cbr \/\u003EEmail:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@JKLF.co.uk\" style=\"color: #1155cc;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Einfo@JKLF.co.uk\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMobile: 07956400834\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; 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line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003ETo, \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003EMian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif,\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003E \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EDated: 18-11-2015\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003EPrime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan,\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003EIslamabad.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;\"\u003E\u003C!--[if !supportLists]--\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003E1.\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C!--[endif]--\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003EKashmir Issue and some Gilgiti and Balti peoples demands.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003EDay before yesterday’s daily K2, published from Gilgit, Rawalpindi and Karachi with a large circulation, has quoted minister for Information of Gilgit Baltistan (GB) Mr. Ibrahim Sanaie (repeated yesterday by another Minister Dr. Iqbal) as saying that Mr. Nawaz Sharif, the PM of Pakistan, was keen to grant full political, constitutional, social and economic rights to the people of GB (perhaps meaning merger of GB with Pakistan as one of its provinces).\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003EMr. Prime Minister, if you follow this idea of merging GB with Pakistan before its final status is determined, it will amount to a big blunder on your part as it will bring Pakistan at par with India in many ways, will rightly annoy a big number of Kashmiris and will also adversely affect the world opinion about the Kashmir issue. It is for these sound reasons that the people and political parties of Azad Kashmir (AK) do not make such demands. Although both AK and GB belong to the same state of Jammu Kashmir. Moreover, there are many other ways of meeting the genuine demands of the people of GB. For example, i) GB and AK be merged in to each other as two equal units, ii) giving similar status to GB as of AK, and iii) giving rights to the people of GB in any legal form but without merging it with Pakistan as it may affect its world recognized disputed nature.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003EMr. Prime Minister,\u0026nbsp; as you perhaps know I myself am a resident of GB and have suffered a lot for demanding due rights for the people of the area. These sufferings include my one and a quarter year’s imprisonment in GB, twice being deported from Gilgit and have also written three booklets on the issue. This was my duty as an educated son of that unfortunate area. However, unlike many others who demand merger of GB with Pakistan for their limited and timely personal and party interests, I and my organization, in the larger interest of Kashmiri nation, oppose this merger before its final disposition is reached upon for my thoughts are not peripheral and self-centered.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;\"\u003E\u003C!--[if !supportLists]--\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003E2.\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C!--[endif]--\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003EThe confused type of support to Kashmir freedom struggle.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 16.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003EMr. Prime Minister, almost all the political parties of Pakistan say that they support our freedom struggle for which we thank them all from the deepest core of our hearts. I have observed you personally saying that you and your party support our Right of Self-determination (RSD) according to UN Resolutions and Kashmiri people’s aspirations. However, the last and effective UN Resolution does not scope for an independent Kashmir thus limiting the options and curbing the aspirations of the people. While as Kashmiries believe in three alternate solutions of Kashmir issue ie, an Independent Kashmir or Kashmir’s accession to Pakistan or Kashmir’s accession to India. However, It will be kind enough of you, your party and other political parties of Pakistan if you people could be magnanimous enough towards Kashmir issue by providing a clear and open stand of yours in favor of Kashmiri aspirations, by not rejecting any aspired option as a solution and by not limiting its options of solution to accession to Pakistan or accession to India only. For being a proud nation, Kashmiri people would want to retain its national identity for all times to come. As President of Pakistan Mr. Asif Ali Zardari too during his meeting with a delegation of Kashmiri leaders, of which I and my colleague Mr. Rafiq Dar were a part of, in President House Islamabad on March 28, 2013, said, and repeated trice, that he considers Kashmiries as a nation. This very statement of President of Pakistan meant a lot for us and other Kashmiri leaders.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;\"\u003E\u003C!--[if !supportLists]--\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003E3.\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C!--[endif]--\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003EMy common letter to Your Excellency and to Mr. Modi, Your counterpart in India.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003EI had sent two common letters earlier dated 27-03-2015 and 10-09-2015 to both of you subjected as \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003E“\u003Cb\u003EA peaceful, practicable, equitable, honorable and everlasting solution of about Seventy years old unresolved Kashmir issue. The issue is as dangerous today as ever, having already caused three bloody wars in the past between India and Pakistan, now both nuclear powers, hence the continued tensions between them makes it more dangerous for even regional and world peace”. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003ESolution in a nutshell under the caption ‘The Gist of The Appeal’ page 10.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003EI have so far received responses from some ordinary personalities and none from the people that could be counted especially you the two addresses. Will you please pay some attention to my detailed document that includes a covering letter and common appeal? \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003EThe acknowledgement of this letter shall be highly appreciated.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003EI thank you.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: .25in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003ESincerely yours,\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: .25in;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: .25in;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003E(Amanullah Khan)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: .25in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003EPatron-in-Chief,\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: .25in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003EJammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF).\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: .25in;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003E(Note: Sorry for using stamp for my signature as my right hand is almost paralyzed).\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: .25in;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"text-indent: 0.25in;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: .25in;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"text-indent: 0.25in;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: .25in;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"text-indent: 0.25in;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ECopies for information and necessary action to:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: .25in;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003E(\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003EThe acknowledgement of this letter shall be highly appreciated)\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESardar Muhammad Yaqoob Khan, President AJK.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMian Raza Rabbani, Chairman Senate Pakistan.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESardar Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker Pakistan National Assembly.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESyed Khursheed A. Shah, Leader of the opposition in National Assembly of Pakistan.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMr. Sartaj Aziz, Advisor to PM on Foreign Affairs.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EChoudhary Birjesh Tahir, Minister for Kashmir Affairs.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EChoudhary Abdul Majeed, Prime Minister AJK.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERaja Farooq Haider, Leader of the opposition AJK Assembly.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHafiz Hafeez-ur-Rehman, Chief Minister GB.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMr. Beig, Leader of the opposition GB Assembly.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: .25in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003E                 \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ESincerely yours,\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003E(Amanullah Khan)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_VqTcuX6dwU\/VlXXdE-y5yI\/AAAAAAAADow\/cxn75CxSMxA\/s1600\/pm%2Burdu%2Bkhat.gif\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_VqTcuX6dwU\/VlXXdE-y5yI\/AAAAAAAADow\/cxn75CxSMxA\/s320\/pm%2Burdu%2Bkhat.gif\" width=\"226\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Da4OHwBUHJk\/VkNperWDfWI\/AAAAAAAADoc\/PU2T9EfOX1w\/s1600\/256546_10150963338246360_914236603_o%2B%25281%2529.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Da4OHwBUHJk\/VkNperWDfWI\/AAAAAAAADoc\/PU2T9EfOX1w\/s320\/256546_10150963338246360_914236603_o%2B%25281%2529.jpg\" width=\"316\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: \u0026quot;calibri\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 21.3px;\"\u003EJammu Kashmir Liberation Front, has organised a \"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"line-height: 21.3px;\"\u003EJKLF \u0026nbsp;Freedom For Kashmir Van\"\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 21.3px;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;which will circle around the Whitehall, Downing street, houses of Parliament and around Wembley stadium, during the Indian Prime ministers visit to UK, highlighting the Human rights violations in Kashmir and demanding freedom for Kashmir, on\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\"\" style=\"line-height: 25.56px;\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"\" style=\"line-height: 25.56px;\"\u003EThursday 12th and Friday 13th November 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; line-height: 21.3px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"line-height: 18.176px;\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; line-height: 21.3px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; line-height: 21.3px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium; line-height: normal;\"\u003EIFTIKHAR SHARIF\u003Cbr style=\"line-height: 25.56px;\" \/\u003EPublicity Secretary\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; line-height: 21.3px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium; line-height: normal;\"\u003EJKLF London Branch\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; line-height: 18.176px;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" id=\"ecx:ub\" style=\"line-height: 18.176px;\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ssl.gstatic.com\/ui\/v1\/icons\/mail\/images\/cleardot.gif\" style=\"line-height: 18.176px;\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 18.176px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium; line-height: 25.56px;\"\u003E--\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium; line-height: 25.56px;\"\u003E__________________________________________\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: \u0026quot;calibri\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; line-height: 18.176px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #888888; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 18.176px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium; line-height: normal;\"\u003EJammu Kashmir Liberation Front -JKLF- (UK Zone)\u003Cbr style=\"line-height: 25.56px;\" \/\u003EEmail:- \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@jklf.co.uk\" style=\"color: #0068cf; cursor: pointer; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 25.56px; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Einfo@jklf.co.uk\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr style=\"line-height: 25.56px;\" \/\u003EWeb:- \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.jklf.co.uk\/\" style=\"color: #0068cf; cursor: pointer; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 25.56px; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.JKLF.co.uk\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"line-height: 25.56px;\" \/\u003EFacebook:- \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/JKLF.UK.EUROPE\" style=\"color: #0068cf; cursor: pointer; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 25.56px; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/JKLF.UK.EUROPE\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 18.176px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAn open letter to Prime Minister David Cameron on the occasion of Indian Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the UK\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003EBy: Zafar Khan*\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-uhFrauhxJog\/SrthTePAifI\/AAAAAAAAAz4\/VOcT_bbgptM\/s1600\/zafar-khan.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-uhFrauhxJog\/SrthTePAifI\/AAAAAAAAAz4\/VOcT_bbgptM\/s320\/zafar-khan.jpg\" width=\"212\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003ETo Remind Prime Minister Modi of India: on the unabated\u0026nbsp;oppression and violations of basic human rights in Indian occupied Jammu Kashmir, including the denial of right to assembly and free speech. Denying the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front-JKLF- and the Huriyat Conference the democratic right to engage with the public.\u0026nbsp; The rise of extremist communalism and chauvinism with the BJP and RSS nexus in Jammu Kashmir.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;India’s flagrant and blatant denial of the inherent, inalienable and internationally recognised right of Kashmiris to self- determination. India’s betrayal of the United Nations’ trust by reneging on her responsibilities and obligations under the UN resolutions to hold a fair free and democratic plebiscite on the political status of Jammu Kashmir. India’s equally utter disregard for bilateralism over Kashmir by refusal to engage with Pakistan and reneging on the inherent \u003Cspan class=\"MsoIntenseEmphasis\"\u003Elocus standi\u003C\/span\u003E of 20 million Kashmiris in the dispute.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EMr Cameron the\u003Cem\u003E silence and inaction\u003C\/em\u003E over \u0026nbsp;Kashmir dispute by the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council,-UNSC- including the United Kingdom, has heightened India’s belligerent and truculent attitude on Kashmir.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EMr Cameron, India’s Prime Minister must be reminded on his country’s solemn obligations and undertakings, to facilitate a free, fair and democratic plebiscite under the UN’s auspices, so that the w\u003Cspan class=\"MsoIntenseEmphasis\"\u003Eill\u003C\/span\u003E of 20 million Kashmiris could be determined peacefully, over the political status of \u0026nbsp;their country.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003ESize of India’s population and economy alone, should not merit a permanent seat on the UN Security Council for India, as it has patently failed to uphold the fundamental principles of the United Nations on the Kashmir dispute.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EIndia’s contribution in the development of constructive and peaceful environment within South Asia is equally lamentable. Thus can India, especially under Mr Modi be considered a reliable and responsible state in the region?\u0026nbsp; India has certainly become more belligerent and hegemonic in the region under Prime Minister Modi and a real threat to regional stability. Far from seeking a peaceful resolution to the Kashmir dispute Mr Modi has fuelled an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EMr Cameron, during his visit to the Valley of Kashmir on 7 October, Prime Minister Modi declared that he would not listen to anyone on Kashmir. These are hardly the words of a statesman who is out on a mission of peace and reconciliation on Kashmir dispute and his country’s relations with her immediate neighbours. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EMr Cameron as you welcome Prime Minister Modi to London your government is duty bound to take up with him the unresolved political status of Jammu Kashmir, as the UK is custodian of justice and fair play by the virtue of being a permanent member of the UNSC.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EMr Modi should be taken to task on communalism, extremism and chauvinism that has been unleashed under his watch in Kashmir.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EHe should be taken to task on the oppressive and undemocratic methods adopted by Indian occupation forces to stifle public expression, and deny the pro freedom and anti-status quo politicians like Mr Yasin Malik**, their democratic right to engage with the masses in the public square.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EHe should be reminded that on 1 January 1948 it was an Indian government led by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru which took the Kashmir issue to the United Nations. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EHe should be reminded that on 27 October 1947 India invaded Kashmir by landing her troops in Srinagar, under the pretext that the then despotic ruler had acceded Kashmir to India on the previous day, when in reality he was not in control of the country, as he was fleeing from \u0026nbsp;his rebellious subjects to Jammu from Srinagar.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EHe should be reminded that it is more credible to believe that a plan might already have existed to invade Kashmir under the pretext of accession, when British India was partitioned into India and Pakistan on 14 and 15 August 1947 respectively.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EHe should be reminded that India invaded Kashmir to throttle a freedom movement of people who endured unimaginable suffering and despotism at the hands of their rulers.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EMr Modi should be reminded of the fact that unlike Pakistan, India refused to enter into ‘Stand Still Agreement’ with the Government of Jammu Kashmir prior to the partition of British India- which clearly indicates India’s ill intent towards Kashmir.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EMr Modi should be reminded that newly emancipated and decolonised India had in fact invaded a country that was an independent and sovereign nation between 15 August, (India’s Independence Day) and 27 October 1947, the day Jammu Kashmir was invaded.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EThis is certainly the conclusion of independent observers on the events of the period which includes among others, the respected British historian and expert on Kashmir Alastair lamb. Poignantly therefore, Kashmiris throughout the world, mark 27 October as a Black day in their history.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EMr Modi should be reminded that there are numerous United Nations Resolutions which clearly stipulate that a plebiscite under the UN’s auspices must be facilitated by India to determine the future status of the state of Jammu Kashmir.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EThe first of these resolutions was passed in April 1948 then subsequently a plethora of resolutions followed in June 1948, August 1948, January 1949, March 1950, March 1951 and January 1957; all these resolutions require the state of India mainly, to facilitate a plebiscite for determining the status of Jammu Kashmir with unfettered participation of the populace in the plebiscite. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EMr Modi should be reminded that India made many commitments and pledges at the UN, including the following to comply with the wishes, aspirations and rights of the people of Kashmir:\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E“that the question of Kashmir’s future status vis-a-vis its neighbours and the world at large and the question on whether Kashmir should withdraw from her accession to India, and either accede to Pakistan or remain independent with a right to claim admission as a member of the United Nations all this we have recognised to be a matter for unfettered decision by the people of Kashmir after normal life is restored to them”\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003EUNSC document Agenda 227.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EHow ironic then that India demands a permanent seat on the UN Security Council while she has completely reneged on her solemn commitments and obligations in relation to the Kashmir dispute.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EIndia has failed to honour the Shimla Accord of 1972 with Pakistan that required both countries to resolve the Kashmir issue in accordance with the wishes of the Kashmiri people. We believe Pakistan should now rescind the Shimla Accord because it no longer has any validity due to India’s refusal to engage on the question of Kashmir’s future political status under its framework.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EToday Mr Modi and his lieutenants have gone as far as to say that there is no Kashmir problem or Kashmir issue, as was declared quite blatantly by Mrs Sushma Swaraj, the Indian Foreign Minister in September 2015, at the UN General assembly in New York.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EIt is incredible therefore that India is demanding a seat at the top table in the comity of nations when she does not care to honour the resolutions of this August world body, which with the purpose of its inception, is bound to uphold the fundamental principles of justice, liberty and democracy for the subjugated, dispossessed and colonised people of the world like the 20 million people of Jammu Kashmir across both sides of the Line of Control-LoC- .\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003ESadly Mr Cameron the UN and the permanent members of the UN Security Council, on the question of Kashmir’s future political and constitutional status, have also patently failed the 20 million Kashmiris on their inherent and inalienable right of self-determination. United Nations Security Council \u003Cem\u003E\u0026nbsp;inaction \u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;has embolden India to hold on to Kashmir with the force of arms as there are over 700-000 Indian military and paramilitary forces of occupation in the territory.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EThese forces, over the past 27 years in particular, have killed around 100-000 people, with thousands missing and many hundreds buried in unmarked graves throughout all parts of Indian occupied Jammu Kashmir. Over these 27 years the Indian forces have committed some of the most outrageous acts of brutality against a defenceless people including rape and torture.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EMr Cameron Prime Minister Modi should be taken to task on the \u003Cem\u003Eextremism\u003C\/em\u003E and \u003Cem\u003Echauvinism\u003C\/em\u003E that his political rhetoric and Hindutva ideology of the Bharatiya Janata Party- BJP- has encouraged in Jammu Kashmir. Mr Modi’s BJP led government has aggressively pursued its\u003Cspan class=\"MsoIntenseEmphasis\"\u003E chauvinistic\u003C\/span\u003Epolitical ideology and has orchestrated to subvert the harmonious social character of society in Indian occupied Jammu Kashmir.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EMr Modi never tires of reminding the world of India being a democracy of one hundred and twenty five crores-1.25 billion- people. In reality however Indian democracy is defunct and quite tenuous beyond the borders of Jammu Kashmir. As if presence of 700, 000 military and para military forces of occupation was not sufficient in Indian occupied territory, the BJP government has unleashed forces of extremism that have become out of control in Kashmir.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EThe ultra-right wing extremism and chauvinism of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Shiv Sena, Vishwa Hindu Prashad (VHP), and an assortment of other belligerent extremists, have taken lead from Prime Minister Modi’s Hindutva ideology and bellicose political rhetoric that has given rise to extremism which has crossed all limits of decency and civilised behaviour. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EMr Cameron political and democratic expression is being stifled through a combination of militarised oppression, violent extremism, chauvinism and acts of \u003Cspan class=\"MsoIntenseEmphasis\"\u003Ecommunalism\u003C\/span\u003E of the BJP and the RSS. Anti-status quo popular leaders like Mr Yasin Malik are prevented contact with masses in an alarming frequency which is an affront to democracy and would not be tolerated in a democratic society.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EAs can be seen below, Mr Malik for example has been arrested or put under house arrest dozens of times over the past year. Only in the period of last couple of months alone he has been prevented from participating in public events and activities many times. During the 2014 assembly elections Mr Malik was incarcerated throughout the seven week long election process. He was denied not only contact with the public but the occupation authorities violated his fundamental democratic right of assembly and free expression, by keeping him in custody.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Soon after coming into power Mr Modi intended to change the character of Kashmiri society on the one hand, and on the other Kashmir’s relationship under the so called accession treaty with India- a treaty which in reality is temporary contrary to India’s claim that Kashmir is an integral part of its union. Within first 5 months of his Premiership Mr Modi visited Kashmir 8 times to bring about his intended change. In the assembly elections he had hoped to secure a majority for his BJP which he failed to obtain despite investing so much time and effort.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EMr Modi’s party however secured 29 seats in the 87 seat assembly but all of the seats were won from the Jammu province. This result reflected the communal polarisation of Kashmiri politics with the Modi factor that fanned the flames of BJP\/ RSS Hindutva extreme chauvinism, especially in the non-Muslim majority Jammu province. Mr Modi’s government however forced a coalition with the Peoples’ Democratic Party and with the PDP began to influence policies and actions that have further communalised sections of society within the Jammu region with extreme chauvinist\u003Cspan class=\"MsoIntenseEmphasis\"\u003E Hindutva\u003C\/span\u003E political rhetoric.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003ERepressive and heavy handed actions against the JKLF- and in particular its Chairman Mr Yasin Malik, as well as other anti-status quo leaders have increased over the past year.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EMr Modi wished to abrogate article 370 of the Indian constitution which affirms the autonomous status of Jammu Kashmir, and stipulates the \u003Cspan class=\"MsoIntenseEmphasis\"\u003Etemporary\u003C\/span\u003Eand \u003Cspan class=\"MsoIntenseEmphasis\"\u003Eprovisional\u003C\/span\u003Enature of its relationship and arrangements with India.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EHowever Mr Modi’s failure to have article 370 abrogated led him to embarked upon creating ‘facts on the ground’ by\u0026nbsp; making demographic changes both in Jammu as well as in the valley of Kashmir.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EKashmiris however whemently opposed the BJP machinations with political activism by the anti-status quo leaders like Mr Malik. The coalition however has exacerbated the political atmosphere due mainly in its failure to curb the rise of communalism and chauvinism of the BJP and RSS in Jammu region of the state.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EMr Cameron death of a young truck driver Zahid Rasool Butt (succumbed to his injuries on 18 October), who was attacked by RSS backed extremists in Unhamper, is a sad example of this state of affairs that now prevails in Jammu Kashmir. Yasin Malik has called this state of affairs a handiwork of rulers who have created an ‘atmosphere’ that ‘pollutes and communalises’ society. \u0026nbsp;Communal extremist and chauvinists act with impunity as they have no fear of penalties or legal retribution and their actions are an attempt to vitiate the traditional socio- cultural and political solidarity of Jammu Kashmir. Mr Cameron, it seems Prime Minister Modi is engaged in policies that would eventually lead to bifurcation of Indian occupied Jammu Kashmir on communal and religious lines.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Mr Cameron the \u0026nbsp;BJP and RSS led extremism is a direct result of \u0026nbsp;Prime Minister Modi’s \u0026nbsp;political rhetoric which gives the extremists a green signal in adopting social, cultural and political chauvinism, that prior to 2014 had not been a factor in Kashmiri society and most definitely unheard of in the power politics within Indian occupied Jammu Kashmir.\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EThe BJP and RSS extremism is a dangerous and troubling development that would further polarise Jammu Kashmir on religious lines. The ideological collusion and nexus of the BJP and the RSS is a toxic mix which creates fear, intimidation and violence that does not bode well for peace and communal harmony in the region as a whole and Jammu Kashmir in Particular. The presence of more than 700,000 military and paramilitary forces of occupation further emboldens the unholy nexus of these forces of communal disharmony and extremist chauvinism.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EMr Cameron the state oppression and denial of free movement, assembly and free speech is an intolerable situation, to which Mr Yasin Malik and other prominent anti-status quo leaders are subjected to day in day out. Prime Minister Modi’s frequent refrain of India being a democracy of 125 crore loses its meaning when a popular leader of Yasin Malik’s** stature is taken in custody or put under house arrest even during the wedding of his close family members.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EAs an example the following is an account of Mr Malik’s arrests since August which is a serious indictment against Mr Modi’s \u003Cspan class=\"MsoIntenseEmphasis\"\u003E‘democratic’ India.\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; 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class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDetails of Mr. Yasin Malik’s arrests and house arrest from August 2015.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C!--[if !supportLists]--\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003E·\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C!--[endif]--\u003EOn way to district Pulwama arrested at Pantha Chowk, Srinagar on 12 August while going to attend the funeral ceremony of one local innocent young civilian Bilal Ahmed Butt who was killed by Indian forces.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C!--[if !supportLists]--\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003E·\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C!--[endif]--\u003EAhead of Indo-Pak NSA meeting that was scheduled to be held on 23 August.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C!--[if !supportLists]--\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003E·\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C!--[endif]--\u003EMr. Malik was arrested from his residence and detained in a local Police Station (PS) on 20 August and released on Aug. 25.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C!--[if !supportLists]--\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003E·\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C!--[endif]--\u003EArrested at Safapora on 28 August while going to district HQ’s of Bandipora to lead and address a peaceful protest rally against human rights violations. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C!--[if !supportLists]--\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003E·\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C!--[endif]--\u003EHouse arrested on 6 September on the pretext of Kashmir Flood Anniversary Peaceful Programmes that were scheduled to be held on 7 September organised by local trade and business community to remember the catastrophe and the losses. Released on 8 September.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C!--[if !supportLists]--\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003E·\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C!--[endif]--\u003EPut under house arrest on 11 September and was not allowed to lead and address a peaceful rally at the district HQ in Ganderbal.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C!--[if !supportLists]--\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003E·\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C!--[endif]--\u003EArrested at Zenageer near Sopore and lodged at Sopore PS on 15 September and was not allowed to attend the funeral ceremony of \u0026nbsp;Bashir Ahmed and son 3 year old Burhan Bashir who were killed by unidentified gunmen backed by government sponsored special task force of police. He was later released on 17 September.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C!--[if !supportLists]--\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003E·\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C!--[endif]--\u003EArrested on 22 September while holding a token one day hunger strike against BJP, VHP and RSS high handedness and anti-Kashmir policies adopted by state and Indian authorities, and especially against RSS threats to block Jammu highway from the Valley of Kashmir.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C!--[if !supportLists]--\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003E·\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C!--[endif]--\u003EPut under house arrest on the evening of 24 September on the pretext of Eid-ul-Azha the next day. Was not allowed to offer Eid prayers.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C!--[if !supportLists]--\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003E·\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C!--[endif]--\u003EPut under house arrest a day before he was scheduled to lead and address a peaceful protest rally at Kangan in district Ganderbal on 2 October.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C!--[if !supportLists]--\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003E·\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C!--[endif]--\u003EArrested from his residence on 8 October and detained at the Kothibagh PS on the pretext that he was to lead a peaceful protest rally at Lal Chowk, Srinagar the following day on 9 October against human rights violations and high handedness of RSS, Indian forces and state authorities. It is worth mentioning here that his elder sister’s son was to enter into wedlock on 8 October and Mr. Malik, and his maternal uncle were to accompany the groom’s wedding party -Barat- and the wedding \u0026nbsp;function was to take place at Mr. Malik’s residence.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C!--[if !supportLists]--\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003E·\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C!--[endif]--\u003EMr Malik was put under house arrest on 11 October when RSS extremists attacked truck drivers from the valley of Kashmir on Jammu Highway near Udhampur. Mr. Malik appealed to the public to observe a peaceful bandh (shut down) on 12 October against the attacks by BJP and RSS extremists and chauvinists backed by government machinery. Mr Malik was immediately put under house arrest.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C!--[if !supportLists]--\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003E·\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C!--[endif]--\u003EMr Malik was prevented from attending the funeral of Zahid Rasool Butt (murdered truck driver) at Islamabad in South Kashmir, and was put under house arrest 19 October. Zahid Rasool was attacked by RSS extremists on Jammu Highway near Udhampur and succumbed to his injuries on 18 October.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C!--[if !supportLists]--\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003E·\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C!--[endif]--\u003EPrevented from addressing a rally in Islamabad on 20 October, to protest at the murder of Zahid Rasool Butt and taken in custody at Islamabad police station.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C!--[if !supportLists]--\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003E·\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C!--[endif]--\u003EBrought back to Srinagar and kept under custody at Kothibagh Police Station 20Oct to 26 Oct despite suffering serious neck injuries at the hands of the \u0026nbsp;Central Reserve Police Force-CRPF (para military force)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C!--[if !supportLists]--\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003E·\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C!--[endif]--\u003EOn release Mr Malik admitted himself to the Soura Medical Institute for immediate emergency medical treatment for his neck injuries.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C!--[if !supportLists]--\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003E·\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C!--[endif]--\u003EPut under House arrest on 26 Oct to 27Oct.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C!--[if !supportLists]--\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003E·\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C!--[endif]--\u003EArrested on 31 October ahead of Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Srinagar (Scheduled for 7 Nov), and to date (9 Nov) being kept in solitary confinement at Kothibagh police station in Srinagar. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EMr Cameron the method and manner of Mr Malik’s arrests, is clearly undemocratic and devoid of any justification. Mr Malik is a popular leader who commands respect and love of his people and by denying him direct contact with the masses is a serious disregard of his political and democratic rights. Mr Malik’s frequent arrests and denial of his right to engage with the public is a clear indication that India fears the popular Will of the Kashmiri masses.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EDespite India’s incessant mantra that Kashmir is an integral part of India or that Kashmir issue does not exist, and that it is all due to Pakistan’s ‘involvement’, and that people of Kashmir are ‘happy’ with India; all that can be said in response to the above, is that India should allow democratic, moderate and popular leaders like Yasin Malik to engage in the public square freely and without harassment and intimidation; and that she should allow for a conducive political environment to emerge for the long awaited UN \u003Cspan class=\"MsoIntenseEmphasis\"\u003Esanctioned \u003C\/span\u003Eand \u003Cem\u003Esupervised plebiscite\u003C\/em\u003E to take place.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EMr Cameron this is a challenge India and above all its current Prime Minister Mr Modi is not prepared to accept. He denies the leadership and the people of Kashmir, to have a say on the future status of their country in a democratic and free popular expression. India’s intransigence and prevarications over Kashmir are a clear betrayal of the UN’s trust over India’s obligations on Kashmir. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EMr Cameron Pakistan too considers the Kashmir issue and the dispute as an \u003Cem\u003E‘unfinished agenda’\u003C\/em\u003E of the partition of British India. It therefore becomes all the more important that the dispute is resolved in accordance with the democratic \u003Cspan class=\"MsoIntenseEmphasis\"\u003EWill\u003C\/span\u003Eand fundamental rights of the people.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003ERegrettably Mr Cameron your Government considers India as a responsible state that it can be trusted with permanent membership of the UNSC.\u0026nbsp; For Kashmiris however United Kingdom’s approach amounts to rewarding India for her intransigence and betrayals over its obligations, both at the UN as well as in bilateral commitments on Kashmir. As a permanent member of the UNSC Britain has an obligation to ensure that Kashmiris are allowed the opportunity to exercise their inherent and inalienable right to self-determination through a democratic referendum or a plebiscite.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EThe question that Kashmiris justifiably ask of powers like the UK with important positions in international affairs- are they prepared to make a stand for the rights of \u0026nbsp;20 million Kashmiris to self-determination and are they principled enough to take\u0026nbsp; an Indian prime Minister to task on the Kashmir dispute?\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EMr Cameron it is on such a matter of \u0026nbsp;principle that a British government in 1982 dispatched military task force thousands of miles away to the Falkland Islands \u0026nbsp;to defend and protect \u0026nbsp;the right of just 2,900 (2013 figures) Falkland Islanders to self-determination. Equally important example is of the September 2014 referendum on Scottish independence, which your government willingly allowed to take place. The struggle of people of Kashmir is a struggle to exercise the very right that in September 2014 six million Scots were allowed to exercise, to either break or keep their union with the United Kingdom which they had entered into in 1707.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EMr Cameron, contrary to India’s claim the so called Kashmir’s accession treaty with India, obtained through questionable circumstances, is temporary and provisional in any case. Furthermore there are at least a dozen UN resolutions in recognition of the Kashmir dispute that are yet to be implemented. Mr Modi and his government may wish to ignore these historic dimensions and facts of the Kashmir dispute, but the facts on ground are that over the years the people forcibly divided Jammu Kashmir on both sides of the LoC have not reconciled with the status quo.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EHowever Kashmiris want peace for themselves and between India and Pakistan. They have a strong desire for their country to become \u003Cspan class=\"MsoIntenseEmphasis\"\u003Ea bridge of peace and prosperity, and not a bone of contention and enmity in the South Asian sub-continen\u003C\/span\u003Et.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EMr Cameron it is an absolute necessity therefore that constructive engagement and dialogue takes place between the concerned parties. Thus far unfortunately Mr Modi has shown no desire for dialogue with Pakistan and the Kashmiris. Even visits of Kashmiri leaders to the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi prompts Mr Modi’s government to cancel scheduled meetings between Indo-Pakistan Foreign office officials. It is therefore a duty and responsibility on a world power like the UK to take Mr Modi to task on such an unbecoming and unreasonable attitude on the question of Kashmir’s future status.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EMr Cameron as long as powerful country like Britain, with privileged position in world affairs, maintains the view, that the “pace and scope” of interaction over Kashmir is up to India and Pakistan, unfortunately such a passive British ‘nudge’ and position \u0026nbsp;will add no moral or diplomatic pressure on Prime Minister Modi to be constructive over resolving the Kashmir dispute. Furthermore as permanent member of the United Nations’ Security Council such a passive British position on an extremely dangerous issue, that could precipitate a catastrophic fourth war between India and Pakistan, is an abandonment of international responsibility and an utter disregard for the 20 million Kashmiris and their fundamental democratic right to self-determination.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003EZafar Khan* is head JKLF’s Diplomatic Bureau based in United Kingdom\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EEmail: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"mailto:zafargk@aol.com\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: windowtext;\"\u003Ezafargk@aol.com\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E----------------------------\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/9219102019025100675\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2015\/11\/an-open-letter-to-prime-minister-david.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/9219102019025100675"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/9219102019025100675"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2015\/11\/an-open-letter-to-prime-minister-david.html","title":"An open letter to Prime Minister David Cameron on the occasion of Indian Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the UK"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"J K L F"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17912188462951931200"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"31","height":"19","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_RoCji4VwOvs\/Sg2SrdjusAI\/AAAAAAAAAKw\/t_nQV17OijM\/S220\/jklflag.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-uhFrauhxJog\/SrthTePAifI\/AAAAAAAAAz4\/VOcT_bbgptM\/s72-c\/zafar-khan.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025183395565326371.post-262081072631661894"},"published":{"$t":"2015-11-09T07:51:00.001-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-11-09T07:52:12.563-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"News"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Press Release"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"JKLF will protest against Indian Prime Minster Narendra Modi’s visit to the United Kingdom.‏"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ri1RnkyPcTU\/VkDA54v02GI\/AAAAAAAADn0\/TdFCwLc5CGQ\/s1600\/JKLF-London%2B%25281%2529.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"180\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ri1RnkyPcTU\/VkDA54v02GI\/AAAAAAAADn0\/TdFCwLc5CGQ\/s320\/JKLF-London%2B%25281%2529.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ecxMsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; line-height: 21.3px; margin-bottom: 1.35em; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003ELondon (09 November 2015):\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: large; line-height: 21.3px;\"\u003EJammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) London Branch meeting was held on Saturday 7th November to discuss and make arrangements for the protest against Indian Prime Minster Narendra Modi’s visit to the United Kingdom.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ecxMsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; line-height: 21.3px; margin-bottom: 1.35em; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: large; line-height: 21.3px;\"\u003EIt was decided that maximum number of people will be encouraged to attend this protest. JKLF London Branch along with all the organisational branches in UK will attend this protest in huge numbers and with full force.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ecxMsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; line-height: 21.3px; margin-bottom: 1.35em; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: large; line-height: 21.3px;\"\u003EMeeting was attended by all office bearers of London Branch and discussed many ideas as how to make this protest successful. It was also decided to drive large vehicle around Governments offices especially Downing Street where Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet British Prime Minster David Cameron.\u0026nbsp; The vehicle will be decorated with banners, highlighting gross Human Rights violations in\u0026nbsp;Jammu Kashmir in order to draw attention from the public and world media present in\u0026nbsp;London\u0026nbsp;to cover this visit.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ecxMsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; line-height: 21.3px; margin-bottom: 1.35em; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: large; line-height: 21.3px;\"\u003EThe van will also be touring around Wembley stadium in London on 13th November, where Narendra Modi is expected to address Indian diaspora gathering.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ecxMsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; line-height: 21.3px; margin-bottom: 1.35em; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ecxMsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; line-height: 21.3px; margin-bottom: 1.35em;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: large; line-height: 21.3px;\"\u003EIftikhar Sharif\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 21.3px;\"\u003EPublicity Secretary,\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 21.3px;\"\u003EJKLF London Branch\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/262081072631661894\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2015\/11\/jklf-will-protest-against-indian-prime.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/262081072631661894"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/262081072631661894"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2015\/11\/jklf-will-protest-against-indian-prime.html","title":"JKLF will protest against Indian Prime Minster Narendra Modi’s visit to the United Kingdom.‏"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"J K L F"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17912188462951931200"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"31","height":"19","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_RoCji4VwOvs\/Sg2SrdjusAI\/AAAAAAAAAKw\/t_nQV17OijM\/S220\/jklflag.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ri1RnkyPcTU\/VkDA54v02GI\/AAAAAAAADn0\/TdFCwLc5CGQ\/s72-c\/JKLF-London%2B%25281%2529.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025183395565326371.post-425065676888527968"},"published":{"$t":"2015-10-05T06:31:00.002-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-10-05T08:16:31.090-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"News"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Press Release"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"JKLF UK Zone Convention - 04 October 2015 in Luton"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;\"\u003EJKLF\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background: white; color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 13.5pt;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;London Branch elections were held in JKLF\u0026nbsp;Secretariat\u0026nbsp;London. Sanawar Hussain\u0026nbsp;was elected as Branch President, Mahmood Hussain as Vice President, Mahmood Faiz as Secretary, Javaid Rashid as Finance Secretary, Umer Ishaq as Organiser and Iftikhar Sharif as Press Secretary.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background: white; color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 13.5pt;\"\u003EMember of Election Commission Tariq Sharif administered the oath to the newly elected body of London Branch.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-WwiVmfdiML0\/Ve178k-JyYI\/AAAAAAAADkQ\/f-xSt-botO4\/s1600\/pR.gif\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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New office bearers to be elected on 4th September 2015"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-K-3lpB1NXmU\/VeHS_jAeFYI\/AAAAAAAADj8\/5LcKVXvs76Q\/s1600\/JKLF%2BLondon%2BMeeting.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"208\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-K-3lpB1NXmU\/VeHS_jAeFYI\/AAAAAAAADj8\/5LcKVXvs76Q\/s320\/JKLF%2BLondon%2BMeeting.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E(London 29 August 2015): Jammu Kashmir\u0026nbsp;Liberation\u0026nbsp;Front (JKLF) London Branch is holding its branch elections on 4th\u0026nbsp;September 2015 in which new office bearers for the next 4 years will be elected. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EA meeting of JKLF London Branch was held in London, in which the current branch was officially dissolved. Members have\u0026nbsp;already submitted their nominations and elections will be presided over by member of JKLF Election Commission Mr Tariq Sharif.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ESpeaking on this occasion, Senior Leader of JKLF in UK Mahmood Hussain said that the members were enthusiastic about renewing their commitment for their part in the liberation movement and will re-affirm their pledge for the just struggle for the independence movement.\u0026nbsp; Mahmood Hussain said that JKLF has become the most powerful movement advocating for inalienable and unfettered right to self-determination for the divided people of Jammu-Kashmir. He further said that JKLF represents unwavering, unyielding and selfless commitment for peaceful and democratic resolution of the issue for self-determination and its members will renew their commitment to the freedom movment and will set out seek international attention and support in the years to come \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EMeeting was attended by office bearers of JKLF London branch including outgoing President Mahmood Faiz, Javaid Rashid, Sanawar Hussain, Umer Ishaq, Mohammed Nadeem and others. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ESecretary Information\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EJKLF (UK)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/8167682021510507397\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2015\/08\/jklf-london-branch-dissolved-new-office.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/8167682021510507397"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/8167682021510507397"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2015\/08\/jklf-london-branch-dissolved-new-office.html","title":"JKLF London Branch Dissolved. New office bearers to be elected on 4th September 2015"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"J K L F"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17912188462951931200"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"31","height":"19","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_RoCji4VwOvs\/Sg2SrdjusAI\/AAAAAAAAAKw\/t_nQV17OijM\/S220\/jklflag.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-K-3lpB1NXmU\/VeHS_jAeFYI\/AAAAAAAADj8\/5LcKVXvs76Q\/s72-c\/JKLF%2BLondon%2BMeeting.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025183395565326371.post-2846628843663873297"},"published":{"$t":"2015-07-27T06:33:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-07-27T06:36:54.615-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"News"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Press Release"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Yasin Malik consoling cloudburst victims."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ibnW4pJdGsE\/VbYyRgF4ZkI\/AAAAAAAAG_Q\/Zow0bX5_eC0\/s1600\/IMG_2372.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"180\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ibnW4pJdGsE\/VbYyRgF4ZkI\/AAAAAAAAG_Q\/Zow0bX5_eC0\/s320\/IMG_2372.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EJKLF Chairman, Yasin Malik visits Kulan Ganderbal and consoling victims of cloudburst.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; mso-line-height-alt: 17.0pt; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 20.0pt;\"\u003EJammu Kashmir liberation front (JKLF)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 17.0pt; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EMaqbool Manzil, Srinagar.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 17.0pt; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EPress Release \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Dated: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E25\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003EJuly 2015\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EJKLF chairman Muhammad Yasin Malik visits Kulan Ganderbal …. meets affected families of recent cloudburst…distribute relief among them…..\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003ESrinagar, 25\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E JULY 2015:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Chairman JKLF Muhammad Yasin Malik has expressed his regret and anguish over the plight of victims of recent cloud burst at Kulan Gund Ganderbal which killed four people and destroyed about 4 dozen residential houses and thus has devastated dozens of families . \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EWhile distributing relief among the victims of the cloud burst, Yasin Malik said, that providing relief to these affected brothers is our moral and religious duty.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EYasin Malik today along with a delegation comprising of zonal president Noor Muhammad kalwal, zonal senior vice president Muhammad Yasin Butt,Zonal organizer Bashir Ahmad Kashmiri, district president Ganderbal Bashir Ahmad Rather (Boya) ,district president Srinagar Showkat Ahmad Dar and others visited Kulan Ganderbal early today and met with the bereaved families of those who lost their lives due to cloud burst and also those who lost their residential houses due to the natural calamity. Yasin Malik along with other leaders visited and met the affected families and distributed cash relief, food items, warm blankets, polythene and thermo cool sheets and other necessary relief items among them.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EWhile praying for the four people who lost their lives due to the cloud burst and also expressing solidarity with those who lost their houses and belongings, Yasin Malik said that JKLF will do everything possible for these victims. He said that stopping natural calamity is not in our hands but reaching out to the affected people, providing them necessary relief and trying to uplift them is our religious, national and moral duty. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EYasin sahib was told that after the cloud burst, it is only local youth and elders who voluntarily helped the affected people. People said that So-called government has only provided some kilograms of rice to the affected and has done nothing without this till date. \u0026nbsp;The magnitude of the natural calamity was such that besides devastating more than 40 residential houses, it totally wiped out the local graveyard. \u0026nbsp;On the occasion JKLF chairman appealed locals and wealthy people to support these victims of natural calamity. He said that providing relief and help to victims of natural calamities is a religious duty which we all should try to fulfill .He also appreciated the local volunteers who have been relentlessly providing help to the affected people. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EMeanwhile Yasin Malik has expressed his grief over the recent cloudburst at Baltal in which many have lost their lives and many more are missing. Expressing solidarity with the bereaved and affected families, Yasin Malik expressed regrets on the natural calamity. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EMeanwhile JKLF has expressed its grief and sorrow over the sad demise of mother of Bashir Ahmad Parray (Tehsil president JKLF Homshalibugh). District president JKLF Kulgam Abdul Sattar along with Nazir Ahmad and Gulzar ahmad participated in the funeral prayers and burial of the deceased lady. JKLF expresses its grief and sorrow over the sad demise of this mother and prays for her heavenly abode. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EEnds\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/2846628843663873297\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2015\/07\/jklf-chairman-yasin-malik-visits-kulan.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/2846628843663873297"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/2846628843663873297"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2015\/07\/jklf-chairman-yasin-malik-visits-kulan.html","title":"Yasin Malik consoling cloudburst victims."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Miraculous Ladybug"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02099799738620424406"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ibnW4pJdGsE\/VbYyRgF4ZkI\/AAAAAAAAG_Q\/Zow0bX5_eC0\/s72-c\/IMG_2372.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025183395565326371.post-42287360382580151"},"published":{"$t":"2015-06-15T23:14:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-06-15T23:17:44.910-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"News"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Press Release"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Yasin Malik leading a protest rally in Sopore against continued killing spree of civilians."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ET73g_m9v-I\/VX--UEC6jGI\/AAAAAAAAGek\/-HjIJs0zjc0\/s1600\/190%2BProtest%2B15June2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"176\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ET73g_m9v-I\/VX--UEC6jGI\/AAAAAAAAGek\/-HjIJs0zjc0\/s320\/190%2BProtest%2B15June2015.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003ESpree of target killings in Sopore, ill intentions and motives behind these killings and ironical silence of so-called rulers over this is highly\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Econdemn-able\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003E. JKLF.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; mso-line-height-alt: 17.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 24.0pt;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;JAMMU KASHMIR LIBERATION FRONT \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 17.0pt; margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Maqbool Manzil, Srinagar.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 17.0pt; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003EPress Release \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Dated: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E15\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E JUNE \u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E2015\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 17.0pt; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003EYASIN MALIK VISITS SOPORE…WALKS ON FOOT THROUGH SOPORE LOCALITEIS...JKLF, APHC(G) AND APHC (M ) JIONTLY CALL FOR PROTEST AGAINST SOPORE KILLINGS… \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 17.0pt; margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003ESpree of target killings in Sopore, ill intentions and motives behind these killings and ironical silence of so-called rulers over this is highly condemnable and significant. These kinds of killings are not acceptable to us and today all resistance parties have after mutual consultations decided to resist these kinds of killings and oppressive attacks. JKLF with APHC (G) and APHC (M) has decided to call for a one day protest strike on Wednesday 17\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E June 2015 while as on Friday 19\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003EJune 2015 leaders will jointly lead protest against these killings at Sopore\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003E.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 17.0pt; margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003EThis was stated by the chairman JKLF Muhammad Yasin Malik who today led a protest rally and sit-in at Sopore. Yasin Malik who was scheduled to leave for Jammu today in connection with oppression against Jammu Muslims, postponed his visit and left for Sopore where from last few days 4 innocents have been target killed .Yasin Malik was accompanied by JKLF leaders Showkat Ahmad Bakhshi, Sheikh Abdul Rashid, Bashir Ahmad Kashmiri, Showkat Ahmad Dar, Mohammad Amin Maglu and Shakir Ahmad etc. Yasin Malik and others sat on a protest sit-in at main Chowk Sopore and this Sit –in continued for more than two hours. After this Yasin Malik led a procession and travelled on foot through all Sopore localities .people from all walks of life including women in large numbers also joined this procession. Raising slogans in favor of freedom, martyrs and resistance and against spree of killings and other oppressive measures especially in Sopore this procession finally concluded at main Chowk where Yasin Malik addressed the gathering. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 17.0pt; margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003EIn his addresses, Yasin Malik said that spree of target killings in Sopore has started after the Indian defense minister Manohar Parikars statement of fighting terrorism with terrorism. Now this phenomenon is continuing and four innocents have already lost their lives but ironically so- called government led by mufti Sayeed has maintained criminal silence over these killings. Yasin Malik said that this silence is significant and fishy as these rulers even after small militant incidents used to declare people and organization involved immediately but today after many days they have not spoken even a single word which speaks volumes about the motive behind these killings. He said that “\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003ESopore is the fort of Kashmir’s freedom struggle and through these killings some people want to destroy this Fort. \u0026nbsp;He said that today we are in Sopore and want to convey to the courageous people of Sopore that we will jointly resist this oppression and will not let anybody to destroy our faith and passion.\u0026nbsp; He said that we have to raise our voice against these targeted killings and that with the killings fear psychosis is being created among the freedom loving people of Sopore which is not acceptable to us. “I have come here to join you and raise voice against the killings. We have to stand up and show that we will not get cowed down by such attacks,” Malik said. JKLF chief said that vicious cycle of death was being unleashed upon the people. “People are being hunted like animals and killed. We cannot watch it silently. We have to resist it,” he told the mourners. Yasin Malik announced that all resistance parties have today joined together and today APHC (G), APHC (M) and JKLF together have decided to resist this spree of killings’ together. After mutual consultations we all have decided to call for a total strike on Wednesday 17\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E June 2015. We have also decided to jointly protest against this killing spree on Friday 19\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E June 2015 in Sopore town. This joint protest program will be a show of solidarity with the people of Sopore and we will together protest against these target killings with passion and zeal. Said ,Yasin Malik.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 17.0pt; margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003EEnds\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/42287360382580151\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2015\/06\/yasin-malik-leading-protest-rally-in.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/42287360382580151"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/42287360382580151"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2015\/06\/yasin-malik-leading-protest-rally-in.html","title":"Yasin Malik leading a protest rally in Sopore against continued killing spree of civilians."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Miraculous Ladybug"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02099799738620424406"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ET73g_m9v-I\/VX--UEC6jGI\/AAAAAAAAGek\/-HjIJs0zjc0\/s72-c\/190%2BProtest%2B15June2015.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025183395565326371.post-1621857853130812715"},"published":{"$t":"2015-06-13T23:07:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-06-13T23:12:58.908-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"News"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Press Release"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"One day Hunger Strike observed by Yasin Malik against atrocities in Jammu."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yECLftZcNQs\/VX0YnhXeMGI\/AAAAAAAAGeM\/rOa52033irs\/s1600\/189%2BHS%2B13June2015.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yECLftZcNQs\/VX0YnhXeMGI\/AAAAAAAAGeM\/rOa52033irs\/s320\/189%2BHS%2B13June2015.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003EImplementation of RSS agenda by Mufti Sayeed and discriminatory acts against Muslims and other minorities in Jammu can ignite to the extent that nothing will remain safe.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; mso-line-height-alt: 17.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 24.0pt;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;JAMMU KASHMIR LIBERATION FRONT \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 17.0pt; margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Maqbool Manzil, Srinagar.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 17.0pt; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003EPress Release \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Dated: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E13\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E JUNE \u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E2015\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 17.0pt; margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003EJKLF one day protest against eviction of Jammu Muslims held…Protest attended by people from all walks of life in large numbers…We will spill every drop of our blood for Jammu Muslims \/\/ M Yasin Malik\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003ESrinagar, 13\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E JUNE 2015: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EImplementation of RSS agenda by mufti Sayeed led government ,\u0026nbsp; eviction of Jammu Muslims from their homes, discriminatory acts against Muslims and other minorities in Jammu, targeting\u0026nbsp; Muslims and trying to create fear among them are acts that are can ignite to the extent that nothing will remain safe. These condemnable actions are not acceptable to us. Today we all here with one voice want to convey to our Jammu brethren that Kashmiris are with them in this hour of need and we stand by them against nefarious RSS agenda of evacuating Muslims from Jammu belt that is being processed by present puppet regime of Jammu Kashmir. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EThis was stated by various speakers while addressing people who attended JKLF one day sit-in and token hunger strike against eviction of Jammu Muslims and creating fear among Muslims living in Jammu and Chenab belt. This protest led by chairman JKLF Muhammad Yasin Malik attended by people from all walks of life in large numbers. Among prominent personalities who addressed participants of today’s protest included noted intellectuals doctor Altaf Hussain, Zareef Ahmad Zareef , columnist Ajaz ul Haq, \u0026nbsp;civil society\u0026nbsp; leaders doctor Javed Iqbal, Abdul Majeed Aargar, Shakil Qalandar ,President Bar association Mian Abdul Qayoom, ex-president Bar advocate Nazir Ahmad Ronga, general secretary Bar advocate Muhammad Ashraf Butt, advocate Mir Shafaqat Hussain , President APDP Parveena Ahangar, Imdad Saqi, Mirwaiz Qazi Yasir ,Moulana Reyaz Ahmad Shah, Moulana Ghulam Nabi Shah,\u0026nbsp; Moulana Ghulam Mohi ud din Naqeeb, Moulana Khurshid Ahmad Qanoongo, moulana showkat ahmad keng, Moulana Bilal Ahmad,Imdad Saqi, Mir Bashir Kenth, Ishfaq Zahgeer, Firdous Ahmad Masoodi,Trade union leaders Mohammad Yasin Khan,Mohammad Sadiq Baqal, Jaan Muhammad Koul,Shafat ahmad Farooqi, Wajahat Ahmad, doctor Zaffar Mehdi, Farooq Nawaz, APHC leaders,\u0026nbsp; Musadiq Aadil , Shabir Ahmad Dar, Javed Ahmad Mir, Jehangir Gani Butt, Ghulam Nabi Zaki,Mushtaq Ahmad Sodagar, \u0026nbsp;Abdul Rashiod Untoo, Muhammad Iqbal Mir , professor Bashir Ahmad Dar ,Mushtaq Ahmad wani ( Gousia sarai bala), Fayaz Ahmad Sofi, Zameer Ahmad and Deen Muhammad ,Bilal Ahmad ( Bilal Radio) \u0026nbsp;and educationist Mehmoodul Hassan Qari etc \u0026nbsp;.besides this JKLF vice chairman advocate Bashir Ahmad Butt also addressed the gathering.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003ESpeakers on the occasion said that a 1947\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 9.0pt;\"\u003E like situation is being created in Jammu region by present rulers who have without any shame started implementing RSS agenda of throwing out Muslims from Jammu region and changing demography of Jammu further. Speakers said that in 1947 Muslims constituted 66% of the total population in Jammu but more than three Lakh Muslims were massacred and many more forcefully displaced by Hindu chauvinist forces like RSS with the help of rulers of that time hence changing the demography of Jammu belt. Speakers said that in 1947 Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah criminally remained silent and did nothing to save Muslims of Jammu but today Kashmiri will not remain aloof from Jammu Muslims and will resist every communal and oppressive move against them.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 9.0pt;\"\u003Ewhile condemning the discriminatory administrative measures taken by so-called rulers, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003ESpeakers said that \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003Ecreating fear among Muslims in entire Jammu especially Chenab area by deploying Hindu officers of RSS choice in place of Muslim officers has proved once again that PDP led by mufti Muhammad Sayeed is only deployed to destroy Jammu Kashmir at the behest Nagpur. Speakers said that Muslim officers are being transferred and Hindu officers of RSS choice are being deployed all over the region and throughout Chenab valley to create fear among Muslims and other minorities. This has actually threatened the minorities especially Muslims living in these areas who are being pushed to wall and hence compelled to migrate. Speakers said that PDP rulers have crossed every limit of Muslim and Kashmir animosity and today Kashmiris need to take unified steps for saving Jammu Muslims from the ill intentions of RSS and its stooges. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003ESpeakers said that so called rulers have started targeting minorities and recent killing of innocent Sikh youth is a glaring example of that. They said that \u0026nbsp;He said that 1947 is \u0026nbsp;being repeated \u0026nbsp;throughout Jammu, Rajouri, Poonch, Doda, Kishtwra, Baderwah and Rambhan areas and rulers want to displace Muslims from these areas so that is becomes easy for them to settle down RSS agents and workers from outside state in these areas. Speakers said that there are reports that mufti government through its officers is trying to manipulate data of population to change the demography of these areas so that Muslim majority areas are turned into minority. Speakers \u0026nbsp;said that according to authentic surveys only 25% recent population is living on lands that have ownership .Rest are on either government lands or forest lands .Hundreds of colonies, government offices and other mighty establishments are on forest lands, besides this military establishments of huge magnitudes are established in jungle areas not only in Jammu but in entire Kashmir and this so-called law is being only applied on poor Muslims who have been living there from decades are being targeted and displaced. \u0026nbsp;He said that present regime in Jammu Kashmir from the first day is trying to pursue the RSS agenda. Be it state subject issue or settling down refugees or separate colonies for pundits and issuing state subject in schools, policies of Mufti led government are anti Kashmir and anti Muslim but we want to convey them a simple message that they are playing with fire and these measures will have disastrous results and the responsibility of all this would rest with them. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003E                   \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EOn the occasion chairman JKLF Muhammad Yasin Malik said that today we are here to protest against nefarious designs of so called rulers who by displacing Jammu Muslims are trying to change the demography of Jammu at the behest of RSS. He said that Kashmiris are here assuring their Jammu brethren that we will spill every drop of blood for their safety.\u0026nbsp; He announced that he will lead a delegation to Jammu on Monday 15\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E June 2015 where he will meet Muslim representatives and other affected people and chalk out a joint strategy to counter the ill designs of present rulers.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1621857853130812715\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2015\/06\/one-day-hunger-strike-observed-by-yasin.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/1621857853130812715"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/1621857853130812715"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2015\/06\/one-day-hunger-strike-observed-by-yasin.html","title":"One day Hunger Strike observed by Yasin Malik against atrocities in Jammu."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Miraculous Ladybug"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02099799738620424406"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yECLftZcNQs\/VX0YnhXeMGI\/AAAAAAAAGeM\/rOa52033irs\/s72-c\/189%2BHS%2B13June2015.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025183395565326371.post-5224485271139252055"},"published":{"$t":"2015-06-11T21:11:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-06-11T21:16:58.282-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Press Release"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"JKLF Diplomatic Bureau Chief meets FCO officials in London."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CoFuAw1lZuw\/VXpdJ9M3M5I\/AAAAAAAAGdw\/Lb8wfpb9W0k\/s1600\/Zafar%2B1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CoFuAw1lZuw\/VXpdJ9M3M5I\/AAAAAAAAGdw\/Lb8wfpb9W0k\/s1600\/Zafar%2B1.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; mso-line-height-alt: 17.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 24.0pt;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;JAMMU KASHMIR LIBERATION FRONT \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 17.0pt; margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Maqbool Manzil, Srinagar.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 17.0pt; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003EPress Release \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Dated: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E11\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E JUNE \u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E2015\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Calibri\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EJKLF diplomatic bureau meets Commonwealth Office-FCO in London …\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Calibri\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EA briefing paper discussed and presented by Prof Zafar Khan,Head of Diplomatic Bureau, Jammu Kashmir liberation Front-JKLF-\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Calibri\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EJKLF pays tributes to Shaheed Tufail ahmad Matoo….\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EA briefing paper discussed and presented to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office-FCO- at the meeting between the JKLF delegation and FCO officials held on 9 June 2015 at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office-FCO- in London. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003ESince June 2014 Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front-JKLF- has taken a clear stance, to peacefully resist the stifling of political expression, and a growing erosion of democratic space due to policies by both the government of India and the local government\u0026nbsp; in Kashmir.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EThe JKLF therefore launched a 10 day token campaign of courting arrests to fill the jails under the “Jail Bharo Tehreek” on 29 May 2015. Dozens of JKLF leaders and functionaries have been arrested including Yasin Malik the Chairman of the organisation during this period. Some have been released while the fate of others is to be decided by the Indian authorities.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003ESince coming into power as the government of India the Bharatiya Janata Party- BJP- has had a 3 point agenda to make fundamental changes to the social and political fabric of Kashmiri society.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EPart of this agenda includes the abrogation of article 370 in the Indian constitution which confers a special status to Kashmir in its relationship with India.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EOver the years India has changed many practical expressions of article 370. Nevertheless the symbolism of this article is a clear reminder that the so called accession to India of Kashmir was conditional and temporary arrangement pending a resolution of Kashmir’s final status. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EAn overwhelming popular opposition to the BJP’s agenda in Kashmir has forced it to retreat on at least abrogation of article 370. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EHowever the BJP government has instead embarked upon changing the political and social character through the back door in conjunction with its coalition partner in the Kashmir government- the Peoples Democratic Party-PDP.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EJKLF and other pro freedom organisations have resisted this and the Jail Bharo Tehreek of the JKLF is part of this peaceful opposition to the machinations of the current Indian government\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EBefore we elaborate on aspects of Indian government’s agenda to change the character of Kashmir, it’s important to put the Kashmir dispute in its proper context.\u0026nbsp; \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EA brief historic Context of the Kashmir dispute:\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EBritish India was partitioned in August 1947 with India and Pakistan emerging as the two dominant nations in South Asia.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EThere were some 560 semi-autonomous princely states among whom Jammu Kashmir (generally referred to as Kashmir) was one of the largest.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EOnce British paramountcy lapsed on them, they regained their sovereignty. The rulers of these states had the options to either accede to one of the successor states or remain independent.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EThe Maharaja of Kashmir offered a Standstill Agreement to both India and Pakistan which Pakistan accepted and as a result became responsible to deliver some public services for Kashmir. Pakistani flag therefore was hoisted on some state owned buildings such as the Post- Office as a consequence of the Standstill Agreement.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EIndia disregarded the offer of a Standstill Agreement thereby indicating an early ill intent towards the independence and sovereignty of Jammu Kashmir.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EMaharaja’s dithering on the final disposition of his Kingdom exacerbated an already fraught situation among Kashmiri masses, who rose up in a popular rebellion to topple his rule. The rebels set up a provisional government on 4 October which was reconstituted on 24 October 1947 and declared Jammu Kashmir a republic. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EOn 27 October 1947 India invaded Kashmir by landing a battalion of troops in Srinagar, under the pretext that the Maharaja acceded Kashmir to India on 26 October.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EIn reality however the Maharaja was not in control of his country and was in fact fleeing from Srinagar to the city of Jammu - some 200 miles to the south.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EIt is more credible to state that a contingency plan might already have existed for the purpose of invasion under the pretext of an accession, which at any rate, under all accounts could only have been obtained well after the Indian troops landed at Srinagar airfield.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EIt seems from all accounts that India was eager to enter Kashmir come what may to throttle a freedom movement of people who endured unimaginable suffering and despotism at the hands of their rulers. India in fact landed its military in Kashmir when technically it was an independent and sovereign nation between 15 August and 27 October 1947.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EWhat is the issue?\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EAt the heart of the Kashmir conflict however lies the fundamental principle of inherent and inalienable right of around 20 million people to determine their own political and constitutional destiny.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EThe genesis of\u0026nbsp; Kashmir dispute, at least at the international level, begins with India taking the matter to the UN Security Council, which she did \u0026nbsp;on1 January 1948.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EAt the UN a number resolutions were passed, commitments and solemn undertakings were given by India and were accepted by Pakistan.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003ELeading powers like the United Kingdom supported the resolutions and the commitments to resolve the dispute in accordance with the democratic will and wishes of the people. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EFor almost 68 years the UN, India, Pakistan and indeed the permanent members of the UN Security Council, have utterly failed to honour their obligations and commitments on Kashmir’s future status.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EKashmiris rightly believe that the history of the dispute over their political and constitutional status is full of betrayals by India in particular, and indifference and abandonment of their basic rights and aspirations by the big powers including the United Kingdom. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;India for example in one of its many solemn pledges on Kashmir declared: \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003E“that the question of Kashmir’s future status vis-a-vis its neighbours and the world at large and the question on whether Kashmir should withdraw from her accession to India, and either accede to Pakistan or remain independent with a right to claim admission as a member of the United Nations all this we have recognised to be a matter for unfettered decision by the people of Kashmir after normal life is restored to them”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003E \u003Ci\u003EUNSC document Agenda 227.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003ESubsequent to the above pledge India was party to scores of UN resolutions, the setting up of UN Commission on India and Pakistan-UNCIP- to administer the (promised) plebiscite- the UN Military Observer Group on India and Pakistan –UNMOGIP- which was created to monitor cease-fire- line when the first Kashmir war ended between India, Pakistan and the free Kashmir forces in January 1949. Further to this the bilateral Shimla Accord was concluded by India and Pakistan after their 1971 war.\u003Cb\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003ESuccessive Indian governments have however reneged on every single international and bilateral commitment, pledge and obligation that India was party to regarding the Kashmir conflict.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003ECurrent Indian prime Minister demands a permanent seat for his country on the UN Security Council-UNSC- because India is a ‘democracy’ of 125 crores. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EHe is of course right that India is a democratic country. However India’s democratic credentials fail to meet the litmus test over Kashmir\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EContrary to its commitments before the UN on her responsibilities regarding Kashmir India’s presence in the state is that of an occupying and colonial power.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EA mature and confident expression of democracy however was witnessed by the world in September of 2014 when Britain acceded to the right of the Scottish people for a referendum to abrogate their more than 300 year -long union with the UK.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EInstead of dispatching battalions of British troops to supress nationalist aspirations of the Scots, British government graciously facilitated a free, fair and democratic referendum to settle the question the union with the UK. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EIndia on the other hand does not even acknowledge the existence of a Kashmir issue and considers the dispute over its future status as a figment and machinations of Pakistan, and quite blatantly claims Kashmir as an ‘integral’ part of India.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003ESuch a position by India is clearly a betrayal of the UN and India’s responsibilities and obligations over Kashmir. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EPakistan too considers the Kashmir issue and the dispute as the ‘unfinished agenda’ of the partition of British India. It therefore becomes all the more important that the dispute is resolved in accordance with the democratic will and fundamental rights of the people.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003ECurrent Situation:\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003ESince 2014 India has a Bharatiya Janata Party- BJP- government which is aggressive and chauvinistic in its political ideology. BJP led Indian government \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;has orchestrated to subvert the socio-political character of Kashmir with Hindutva inspired objectives to affect change in Indian occupied part of the state.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EThis includes among other objectives of the Indian government, to dilute collective identity, and disrupt centuries old communal harmony of a religiously diverse polity, especially in the Jammu province of the state. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EHaving failed to abrogate article 370, the Indian government began to communalise the political process during the state elections late last year.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EIn Jammu at least the BJP succeeded in communal divide and increased its seats from 11 to 25, while not making any headway in the valley of Kashmir.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EDuring his first five months in power as Prime Minister of India Mr Narendra Modi made 8 visits to Jammu Kashmir with the clear objective of exerting maximum influence over the state elections. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EMost of his 8 visits were in the non-Muslim dominated regions of the state and to the Indian troops deployed on the LoC including the Siachen Glacier.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EIn the election process those opposed to the electoral process within the Indian constitution led by the JKLF were not allowed to use the public square, and were not allowed the democratic right of assembly and free speech to advocate their policies. Yasin Malik and other JKLF leaders were incarcerated throughout the 7 week election process.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EThe unholy alliance between PDP and the BJP after the state elections, has further exacerbated the political atmosphere in Jammu Kashmir. Their coalition government has stifled and choked political and democratic expression.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EJKLF’s non-violent and peaceful campaign- Jehed-e- Mussalsal, the signature campaign and people contact met with a heavy handed response from the authorities.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EDuring elections for the Kashmir assembly in the winter of 2014 at least 25 to 30 constituencies in the state, mostly in the valley of Kashmir were under extreme military and paramilitary pressure and oppressive methods.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EThis heavy deployment of forces amounted to an atmosphere of political, physical and psychological suffocation and harassment of the masses.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EJKLF embarked upon a peaceful and non-violent campaign to engage with the masses to relieve them of this atmosphere of suffocation, fear and anxiety.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EThe JKLF envisaged setting up of week-long camps in each of the constituencies to extend support and solidarity to all sections of the beleaguered communities.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EPre-emptive arrests of the JKLF leaders and activists were made to prevent their interaction with the people in Rypura one of the constituencies in district Pulwama.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EYasin Malik, the JKLF Chairman was also arrested and later released when he led a procession towards Rypura in solidarity.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EThe Jail Bharo Tehreek therefore was started as 10 day symbolic protest against these oppressive and anti-democratic methods of the Indian forces and the local PDP and BJP led coalition government in Kashmir. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EWhile this 10 day symbolic campaign ended on 6 June 2015 the JKLF awaits the fate of over 200 of its leaders who are in custody before the next phase and course of action for the peaceful Jehed-e- Mussalsal is restarted.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EAlthough the BJP has failed to abrogate article 370, it has however not refrained from communalising of the Kashmir society by attempting to change the demographics of the state both in the Jammu as well as in the Kashmir Valley provinces.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EGranting of state subject to 1947 refugees from West Pakistan:\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EThe integration and granting of state subject or citizenship to 1947 refugees from West Pakistan who now live in Jammu.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EThese refugees have right to vote in the Indian parliamentary elections. They do not have rights to vote in the Jammu Kashmir assembly elections.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EBy granting them state subject status, the BJP government wishes to change the demographic makeup of the region and the Jammu Kashmir state.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EResettlement of the Pundits:\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EKashmiri Pandits were taken out of the Kashmir valley in 1990. Many live in camps in Jammu while many others live in Delhi as well as other parts of India.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EThe Indian government wants to resettle the Pandits in Israeli style settlements in at least four to five places in the valley of Kashmir.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EFive hundred acres of land has been acquired for the purpose. There is strong opposition across all sections of Kashmiri society for creating separate enclaves and colonies for the Pandits. General Kashmiri public wishes The Pandits to return to their own homes and neighbourhoods in the valley which they left in 1990.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EAround four to five hundred families of the Pandits have returned to their homes mainly in the Srinagar areas through the efforts of the efforts of Kashmiris including the JKLF.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EKashmiris in general and the JKLF in particular argue that security and wellbeing of the Kashmiri Pandits lies within their fellow Kashmiri citizens rather than in separate settlements and Indian forces.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EGranting of state subject to West Pakistan refugees and creating separate enclaves and settlements in the names of the Pandits is a conspiracy to change the character and demographic makeup of the state of Jammu Kashmir which JKLF and other Kashmir political organisations will resists peacefully.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EKashmiris across both sides of the Line of Control-LoC want a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute, and want Kashmir to become a bridge of peace between India and Pakistan rather than a bone of contention.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EKashmiris on both sides of the LoC wish for a constructive engagement and dialogue among the concerned parties- namely India, Pakistan and Kashmiris.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EThus far Indian Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi’s BJP government has shown no desire for dialogue with Pakistan let alone recognising his country’s commitments at the United Nations.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EBritain has a privileged position in world affairs and Kashmiris have a high expectation of Britain’s role to influence a change of pace towards a lasting solution of the Kashmir dispute.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EBritain has friendly relations and vital interests with both India and Pakistan, as well as strong historic ties with the region.\u0026nbsp; With such vital interests at stake Britain cannot afford to leave India and Pakistan to sort the Kashmir dispute on their own. They have not been able to do so for 68 years.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EUnresolved Kashmir dispute has dislocated the Kashmiris but it also has held back two very important world powers in their progress.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EMeanwhile \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EChairman\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003E Jammu Kashmir liberation front (JKLF) has paid rich tributes to innocent martyr of 2010 Shaheed Tufail Ahmad Matoo on his 5th martyrdom day. Chairman Front said that innocent martyrs of 2008 to 2010 wrote a new chapter of peaceful resistance history and today as we remember these great martyrs, we bow our heads before their sacrifices and valor. While paying tributes to Shaheed Tufail Ahmad Matoo, Yasin Malik said that this innocent sacrificed himself for a sacred cause. A delegation comprising of zonal president Noor Muhammad Kalwal, zonal organizer Bashir Ahmad Kashmiri, Ghulam Muhammad dar and Arshid Ahmad Butt visited Shaheed Tufail’s bereaved family and Mazar I Shuhada and paid tributes to the innocent martyr …\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EENDS\u0026nbsp;\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5224485271139252055\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2015\/06\/blog-post.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/5224485271139252055"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/5224485271139252055"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2015\/06\/blog-post.html","title":"JKLF Diplomatic Bureau Chief meets FCO officials in London."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Miraculous Ladybug"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02099799738620424406"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CoFuAw1lZuw\/VXpdJ9M3M5I\/AAAAAAAAGdw\/Lb8wfpb9W0k\/s72-c\/Zafar%2B1.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025183395565326371.post-9037496925466645194"},"published":{"$t":"2015-06-10T11:41:00.002-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-06-10T11:42:45.423-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"News"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Press Release"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Yasin Malik to hold a token one day hunger strike against displacing people in Jammu."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-jnNgEd94ez8\/VXiEV77MPCI\/AAAAAAAAGdU\/xU0lmJhXMGM\/s1600\/188%2BHS%2B10June2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-jnNgEd94ez8\/VXiEV77MPCI\/AAAAAAAAGdU\/xU0lmJhXMGM\/s320\/188%2BHS%2B10June2015.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 17.0pt; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003EMufti Muhammad Sayeed, hell bent upon implementing RSS agenda on Kashmir……… \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003EDisplacing Jammu Muslims from their homes, a glaring example of this…. \/\/ Muhammad Yasin Malik\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003E \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 17.0pt; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; mso-line-height-alt: 17.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 24.0pt;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;JAMMU KASHMIR LIBERATION FRONT \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 17.0pt; margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Maqbool Manzil, Srinagar.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 17.0pt; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003EPress Release \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Dated: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E10\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E JUNE \u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E2015\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 17.0pt; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003EMufti Muhammad Sayeed, hell bent upon implementing RSS agenda on Kashmir……… \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003EDisplacing Jammu Muslims from their homes, a glaring example of this…. \/\/ Muhammad Yasin Malik\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003E \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 17.0pt; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003EJKLF to hold a one day hunger strike against this on Saturday 13\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E June 2015….Yasin Malik to visit Jammu on Monday 15\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003EJune 2015…………\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003ESrinagar, 10\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E JUNE 2015:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;displacing Jammu Muslims from their homes and creating fear among Muslims in Chenab area by deploying Hindu officers in place of Muslim officers has proved once again that PDP led by mufti Muhammad Sayeed is hell bent upon destroying Jammu Kashmir at the behest of RSS. Kashmiris will not remain silent spectators over the plight of Jammu Muslims and other minorities. JKLF will organize a one day protest token hunger strike on Saturday 13\u003Csup\u003ETH\u003C\/sup\u003E JUNE 2015 against this. Besides this JKLF Chairman Muhammad Yasin Malik will lead a delegation to Jammu on Monday 15\u003Csup\u003ETH\u003C\/sup\u003EJUNE 2015 to access situation on ground. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EThis was stated by the chairman JKLF Muhammad Yasin Malik in a press statement issued today. Yasin Malik who was released from police custody on 8\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E June 2015, said that mufti Mohammad Sayeed and his government has started implementing RSS agenda on Kashmir especially in Jammu. He said that so called rulers have started targeting minorities and recent killing of innocent Sikh youth and displacing Muslims from their homes and bulldozing their small homes are glaring examples of this. Muhammad Yasin Malik said that in the name of forest land, Muslims are being targeted, their homes are being bulldozed on Israeli style and hence roof is being snatched from the heads of thousands of poor and downtrodden Muslims. Moreover Muslim officers are being transferred and Hindu officers of RSS choice are being deployed all over the region and throughout Chenab valley to create fear among Muslims and other minorities. This has actually threatened the minorities especially Muslims living in these areas who are being pushed to wall and hence compelled to migrate. Yasin Malik said that mufti Sayeed has shown that he is a staunch RSS man who will do everything possible to please his masters in Nagpur. He said that 1947 like situation is being created throughout Jammu, Rajouri, Poonch, Doda, Kishtwra, Baderwah and Rambhan areas and rulers want to displace Muslims from these areas so that is becomes easy for them to settle down RSS agents and workers from outside state in these areas. Yasin Malik said that there are reports that mufti government through its officers is trying to manipulate data of population to change the demography of these areas so that Muslim majority areas are turned as minority. Yasin Malik said that in 1947 more than 3 Lakh Muslims were massacred in Jammu and leader of Kashmir sheikh Muhammad Abdullah closed his eyes and let that ethnic cleansing to happen .today mufti Sayeed has gone one step further and he and his government are adhering to policy of harassing Jammu Muslims and other minorities so that their masters in Nagpur are pleased with them, added Yasin Malik. He said that separating Jammu and Kashmir on communal lines is old agenda of RSS and so called Jammu Kashmir government by following policies like these are actually fulfilling this condemnable agenda.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EMalik said that according to authentic surveys only 25% recent population is living on lands that have ownership .Rest are on either government lands or forest lands .hundreds of colonies, government offices and other mighty establishments are on forest lands but only poor Muslims who have been living there from decades are being targeted and displaced. \u0026nbsp;He said that present regime in Jammu Kashmir from the first day is trying to pursue the RSS agenda here. Be it state subject issue or settling down refugees or separate colonies for pundits and issuing state subject in schools, policies of mufti led government are anti Kashmir and anti Muslim but we want to convey him a simple message that they are playing with fire and these measures will have disastrous results and the responsibility of all this would rest with the rulers. Yasin Malik said Kashmiri will not watch atrocities on Jammu Muslims and other minorities silently and JKLF will protest against this government policy of terrorizing Jammu Muslims and on Saturday 13\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E June 2015 a one day token protest hunger strike led by chairman JKLF Muhammad Yasin Malik will be held at Budshah chowk. Besides this JKLF chairman Muhammad Yasin Malik will lead a delegation to Jammu where they will meet Muslim leaders and other people and deliberate upon the recent condemnable measures taken by so called rulers. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EMeanwhile JKLF has strongly condemned the brutal killing of a member of Tehreek I Hurriyat Altaf ur Rehman in Sopore. While paying tributes to the martyred youth, JKLF delegation comprising of zonal president Noor Muhammad Kalwal, JKLF deputy organizer Siraj ud Din Mir, Zonal vice president Muhammad Sideeq shah, district president Baramullah Abdul Rashid Magloo, Molvi Reyaz, Ghulam Qadir khan, Khizar Muhammad Dhobi and Gulzar Ahmad Baghwan visited the bereaved family and expressed heartfelt grief and sorrow over the sad demise of martyr Altaf ur Rehman. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 17.0pt; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EEnds\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/9037496925466645194\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2015\/06\/chairman-jklf-yasin-malik-to-hold-token.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/9037496925466645194"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/9037496925466645194"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2015\/06\/chairman-jklf-yasin-malik-to-hold-token.html","title":"Yasin Malik to hold a token one day hunger strike against displacing people in Jammu."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Miraculous Ladybug"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02099799738620424406"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-jnNgEd94ez8\/VXiEV77MPCI\/AAAAAAAAGdU\/xU0lmJhXMGM\/s72-c\/188%2BHS%2B10June2015.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025183395565326371.post-3568801972519024624"},"published":{"$t":"2015-06-07T01:54:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-06-07T02:10:17.617-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"News"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Press Release"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Mushtaq A. Khan and Bashir A. Kashmiri leading Jail Bharo Tehreek on last day."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-K-4AQxSeE64\/VXQFlZ4kNEI\/AAAAAAAAGc0\/K8uKgdwmMck\/s1600\/187.3%2BJBT-II%2B06June2015.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-K-4AQxSeE64\/VXQFlZ4kNEI\/AAAAAAAAGc0\/K8uKgdwmMck\/s320\/187.3%2BJBT-II%2B06June2015.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-m-uxBNh_Q7w\/VXQFsqexbjI\/AAAAAAAAGc8\/x7lSVmavdAk\/s1600\/187%2BJBT-II%2B06June2015.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"241\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-m-uxBNh_Q7w\/VXQFsqexbjI\/AAAAAAAAGc8\/x7lSVmavdAk\/s320\/187%2BJBT-II%2B06June2015.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003EExemplary peaceful processions during\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\"Jail Bharo Tehreek\" by JKLF\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003Ehas set a glaring example of peaceful struggle.................. (Advocate Bashir Ahmad Butt)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; mso-line-height-alt: 17.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 24.0pt;\"\u003EJAMMU KASHMIR LIBERATION FRONT \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 17.0pt; margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EMaqbool Manzil, Srinagar. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 17.0pt; margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Press Release \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Dated: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E6\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003EJUNE \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003E2015\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EJKLF “Jail Bharo Tehreek” …. \u0026nbsp;Led by Bashir Kashmiri and Mushtaq A Khan about 2 dozen JKLF activists court arrest today at exchange road….\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EExemplary peaceful process of voluntary arrests by JKLF has set a glaring example of peaceful struggle. \/\/ Advocate Bashir Ahmad Butt \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EProtests also held against oppression on Sikh brethren in Jammu.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003ESrinagar, 6\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E JUNE 2015:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; Exemplary peaceful process of voluntary arrests by JKLF has set a glaring example of peaceful struggle. This has also proved beyond doubt that India and its puppets are actually promoting violence in Jammu Kashmir. If there is no change in circumstances after this Protest arrest program against choking of political space, JKLF will announce another phase of protest against tyranny. This was stated by JKLF leaders Bashir Ahmad Kashmiri and Mushtaq Ahmad khan who courted arrest along with dozens of JKLF activists today. Those who courted today along with Bashir Ahmad Kashmiri and Mushtaq Ahmad khan included \u0026nbsp;zonal\u0026nbsp; Deputy general secretary Farooq Ahmad Dar ,district president Srinagar Showkat Ahmad Dar, District president Kulgam Ghulam Hassan Sattar ,activists Muhammad Younis Butt, Ishfhaq Hussain , Nazir Ahmad Rather, Assadullah Sheikh,Faisal Mir , Imtiyaz Ahmad Dar, Owaise Saeed Khan, Dilawar Khan, Aashiq Hussain, Mohammad Aadil Butt,\u0026nbsp; Muhammad Iqbal Wani, Muhammad Yakoob Butt, Abdul Rashid Taploo, Muhammad Maqbool Malik, Shabir Ahmad Butt and Abdul Ahad Mir. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EPrior to these arrests a peaceful procession was taken out from Mandirbagh Gawkadal .The procession was attended by JKLF leaders, activists along with common people in large numbers. Raising slogans in favor of freedom, resistance, and struggle and against tyranny, oppression, choking of political space etc, this procession reached exchange road where JKLF leaders and activists courted their arrest.\u0026nbsp; Speaking to the people present JKLF vice president advocate Bashir Ahmad Butt strongly condemned the ongoing oppression in Jammu Kashmir, butt sahib said that until now people of Kashmir were witnessing this police and forces oppression but today Sikh brothers in Jammu are also being suppressed by police. He said that oppressors also get defeat in the end as it is the oppressed that always succeed. While addressing people on the occasion, JKLF leaders Bashir Ahmad Kashmiri and Mushtaq Ahmad Khan said that JKLF has once again showed a glaring example of peaceful struggle. We have voluntarily presented ourselves for jails and this we are doing as a mark of protest against the so called ruler’s policy of choking political space on resistance camp. Speakers said that our peaceful struggle has also proved that it is India and its puppets in Jammu Kashmir who are responsible for promoting violence and they are doing this by choking space for peaceful political struggle and hence pushing Kashmiri youth to the wall. Speakers said that People who have banned every peaceful political activity and choked every space have no right to talk of democracy and “battle of ideas”. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EWhile condemning the ongoing oppression against Muslims in Burma, Displacement of Jammu Muslims from their houses and ongoing oppression against Sikh brethren in Jammu, speakers said that this oppressive behavior was until now in practice in Kashmir only but now this menace has started even in Jammu. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003ESpeakers said that JKLF has started this peaceful Jail Bharo campaign against these tyrannical acts of so called rulers who on one hand raise slogans of morality, battle of ideas and no bullet but talks but on the other hand have choked every space for peaceful political activities. They said that \u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003Ethe fact of the matter is that these people have no guts to compete resistance camp especially JKLF on political front and they feel safe only by choking political space of resistance camp and hence suppress the voices of decent through power. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;He said that seeking political space is our political, moral and democratic right as we cannot remain silent spectators over growing oppression against people of Jammu Kashmir. He said that JKLF stands for the complete freedom and we pledge to take goal of our great martyrs to its logical and desired end. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EIt is worth to mention that Jail Bharo campaign of JKLF started last Friday on 29\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003Emay 2015 when JKLF chairman Muhammad Yasin Malik courted arrest. Since then about one hundred JKLF leaders and activists have courted arrest and all arrested except JKLF chairman have been shifted to central jail Srinagar. JKLF chairman M Yasin Malik alone is lodged at Kothibagh police station and has not been shifted yet .\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/3568801972519024624\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2015\/06\/member-supreme-council-mushtaq-khan-and.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/3568801972519024624"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/3568801972519024624"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2015\/06\/member-supreme-council-mushtaq-khan-and.html","title":"Mushtaq A. Khan and Bashir A. Kashmiri leading Jail Bharo Tehreek on last day."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Miraculous Ladybug"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02099799738620424406"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-K-4AQxSeE64\/VXQFlZ4kNEI\/AAAAAAAAGc0\/K8uKgdwmMck\/s72-c\/187.3%2BJBT-II%2B06June2015.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025183395565326371.post-203202271609923299"},"published":{"$t":"2015-06-05T22:35:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-06-05T22:37:20.275-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"News"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Press Release"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Noor M. Kalwal, Zonal President JKLF, leading Jail Bharo Tehreek at Lalchowk, Srinagar."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NTi4t57jTLE\/VXKFAizJP_I\/AAAAAAAAGcA\/hGbW-pxyu7I\/s1600\/NM.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"215\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NTi4t57jTLE\/VXKFAizJP_I\/AAAAAAAAGcA\/hGbW-pxyu7I\/s320\/NM.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-l-PRjcE-EEc\/VXKFYHhd_vI\/AAAAAAAAGcI\/CyPs3_gVTjI\/s1600\/NM2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-l-PRjcE-EEc\/VXKFYHhd_vI\/AAAAAAAAGcI\/CyPs3_gVTjI\/s320\/NM2.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3zDy2zaLnNA\/VXKFYKIzwyI\/AAAAAAAAGcM\/VOQu6EnboTM\/s1600\/NM3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3zDy2zaLnNA\/VXKFYKIzwyI\/AAAAAAAAGcM\/VOQu6EnboTM\/s320\/NM3.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;\"\u003EFighting for ones freedom is matter of honor. People who chocked every space have no right to talk of democracy and “battle of ideas”. Noor Muhammad kalwal. \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003EJKLF “Jail Bharo Tehreek” continues ….\u0026nbsp; Led by Noor Muhammad Kalwal many More JKLF activists’ court arrest today….\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003EFighting for ones freedom is matter of honor...People who choked every space have no right to talk of democracy and “battle of ideas”\/\/\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003ENoor Muhammad kalwal (zonal head JKLF)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Protest also held against brutal attacks on Muslims by Buddhist terrorists in Burma, and also against killing an innocent Sikh youth in Jammu …..\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003ESrinagar, 5\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E\u0026nbsp;JUNE 2015:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;fighting for ones freedom is a matter of honor and pride and the nations that silently tolerate oppression only perish. People who have banned every peaceful political activity and choked every space have no right to talk of democracy and “battle of ideas”. This was stated by the zonal president of JKLF Noor Muhammad Kalwal while speaking to media and participants of rally that was held today at Lal Chowk in connection with the JKLF jail Bharo Campaign against choking political space and oppressive behavior of India and its puppets in Jammu Kashmir.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003ELed by senior leader and zonal president Noor Muhammad Kalwal many JKLF leaders and activists including JKLF district president Islamabad Muhammad Ishaaq Ganai, activists Muhammad Shuaib Malik, Muhammad Ishaaq Malik, Nazir Ahmad Malla,Nazir Ahmad Khan,Peerzada Suhail Ahmad, Bashir Ahmad Butt, Zubair Ahmad ,Mudasir Ahmad Mir, Nisar Ahmad ,Muhammad Qasim and Mushtaq Ahmad Matoo, courted arrest near Paladiam Chowk Srinagar today afternoon. Prior to this JKLF activist, leaders and common people in large numbers gathered outside historical Hamza Masjid Kokerbazar and marched towards Lal Chowk in a peaceful and graceful procession. Raising slogans in favor of freedom, resistance, martyrs and struggle and against oppression, tyranny, choking of political space, arresting youth etc this procession reached near Gurdwara chowk where JKLF activists and leaders courted arrest. Before courting arrest, JKLF vice chairman advocate Bashir Ahmad Butt while addressing the gathering emphasized on the need and importance of these voluntary protest arrests.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003EJKLF leader Noor Muhammad Kalwal who led today’s program in his speech said that \u0026nbsp;a Muslim always loves\u0026nbsp; honor and bravery but today lack of passion, honor and pride has touched such high levels that our brothers are being butchered in Burma by Buddhist terrorists and we are not able to even speak against this tyranny. Noor sahib said that Burmese Muslims are being terrorized but no one in the world seems to care. He said that we have no regrets about the international community that is always hypocritical about Muslims but the criminal silence of the Muslim world is worrisome and condemnable.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003EWhile condemning the atrocities being committed on Jammu Muslims, Noor sahib also condemned the brutal assault on Sikh brothers’ day before by police and other forces in which a young Sikh youth lost his life. He strongly condemned the killing of this innocent Sikh youth and termed it as a brutal murder. Noor Muhammad Kalwal said that Kashmiri freedom struggle is a genuine and legal struggle based on truth and its importance for people of Jammu Kashmir is well known. He said that India and its kashmiri puppets make tall claims of being democratic but when it comes to Jammu Kashmir these tall claims get washed away and become bundle of falsehood .he said that right from 1947 pro-India rulers of Jammu Kashmir irrespective of their parties and ideologies have only served the interests of India and suppressed the genuine voices of people of Jammu Kashmir through oppressive measures. He said that today these so called rulers have gone a step forward and have started implementing the RSS agenda on Jammu Kashmir. He said that JKLF has started this peaceful Jail Bharo campaign against these tyrannical acts of so called rulers who on one hand raise slogans of morality, battle of ideas and no bullet but talks but on the other hand have choked every space for peaceful political activities. Noor Sahib said that the fact of the matter is that these people have no guts to compete resistance camp especially JKLF on political front and they feel safe only by choking political space of resistance camp and hence suppress the voices of decent through power. He said that JKLF has started this jail Bharo campaign as a protest against the puppet government’s policy of choking political space and other oppressive measures against JKLF and other resistance parties. He said that today fathers are being arrested in place of their sons and brothers in place of brothers .this condemnable act is being done throughout Kashmir and hence youth are being pushed to the wall by these so called rulers. He said that JKLF will never allow any body to change the demography and special status of Jammu Kashmir.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;He said that seeking political space is our political, moral and democratic right as we cannot remain silent spectators over growing oppression against people of Jammu Kashmir. He said that JKLF stands for the complete freedom and we pledge to take goal of our great martyrs to its logical and desired end.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif;\"\u003EIt is worth to mention that Jail Bharo campaign of JKLF started last Friday on 29\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E\u0026nbsp;may 2015 when JKLF chairman Muhammad Yasin Malik courted arrest. Since then about 6 dozen JKLF leaders and activists have courted arrest and all arrested except JKLF chairman have been shifted to central jail Srinagar. JKLF chairman M Yasin Malik alone is lodged at Kothibagh police station and has not been shifted yet.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif;\"\u003EMeanwhile JKLF has expressed its heartfelt grief and sorrow over the sad demise of newly born son of Hilal Ahmad War of APHC. While praying for the bereaved family JKLF spokesman expressed solidarity with the bereaved family\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif;\"\u003EENDS\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/203202271609923299\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2015\/06\/noor-m-kalwal-zonal-president-jklf.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/203202271609923299"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/203202271609923299"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2015\/06\/noor-m-kalwal-zonal-president-jklf.html","title":"Noor M. 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JKLF IHK Zone today led Jail Bharo Tehreek."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MCog9fXQIlY\/VXEkxyFGzFI\/AAAAAAAAGaw\/_f4kR41ltcQ\/s1600\/185.1%2BJBT-II%2B04June2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"214\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MCog9fXQIlY\/VXEkxyFGzFI\/AAAAAAAAGaw\/_f4kR41ltcQ\/s320\/185.1%2BJBT-II%2B04June2015.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FEnpIYsbtgI\/VXEk2ibX0CI\/AAAAAAAAGa4\/CRn8-l7WdQ4\/s1600\/185%2BJBT-II%2B04June2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"214\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FEnpIYsbtgI\/VXEk2ibX0CI\/AAAAAAAAGa4\/CRn8-l7WdQ4\/s320\/185%2BJBT-II%2B04June2015.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003EPro- India politicians and parties have no guts to compete resistance camp especially JKLF on political front \/\/ Sheikh Abdul Rashid (zonal general secretary JKLF)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; mso-line-height-alt: 17.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 24.0pt;\"\u003EJAMMU KASHMIR LIBERATION FRONT \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 17.0pt; margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EMaqbool Manzil, Srinagar.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 17.0pt; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Press Release \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Dated: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;4\u003Csup\u003ETH\u003C\/sup\u003E \u003Cb\u003EJUNE \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003E2015\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EJKLF “Jail Bharo Tehreek” continues …. \u0026nbsp;Led by Sheikh Ab. Rashid many more JKLF activists’ courted arrest today at press enclave….\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EPro- India politicians and parties have no guts to compete resistance camp especially JKLF on political front \/\/ Sheikh Abdul Rashid (zonal general secretary JKLF)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003ESrinagar, June 4, 2015 :\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front “Jail Bharo program’’ against choking political space and oppressive behavior against peaceful political activities \u0026nbsp;continued today as another group of JKLF activists and leaders led by JKLF zonal general secretary sheikh abdul Rashid courted arrest \u0026nbsp;near press enclave today. Those who courted arrests included JKLF leader and zonal general secretary sheikh Abdul Rashid , district president Baramullah Abdul Rashid Magloo, activists Ghulam Mohammad Dar, Molvi Reyaz Ahmad Kumhar, Ghulam Qadir Butt,Bashir Ahmad Mir, Muhammad Azhar Ganai, Ghulam Mohammad Malla, Abdul Rehman Gujri and Shehnawaz Ahmad Mir . \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Prior to this a protest rally Led by JKLF zonal general secretary sheikh Abdul Rashid was taken out at press enclave where Chanting slogans in favor of freedom, martyrs, and resistance and Tehreek JKLF leaders and activists’ courted arrests.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EBefore courting arrest, JKLF zonal general secretary sheikh Abdul Rashid who led today’s arrests, while talking to people present on the occasion said that Pro- India politicians and parties here are making tall claims of being democratic but the fact of the matter is that these people have no guts to compete resistance camp especially JKLF on political front and they feel safe only by choking political space of resistance camp and hence suppress the voices of decent through power. Sheikh Abdul Rashid said that be it PDP or NC or Congress or BJP or other small parties all are equally partners in suppressing people of Jammu Kashmir.\u0026nbsp; He said that JKLF has started this jail Bharo campaign as a protest against the puppet government’s policy of choking political space and other oppressive measures against JKLF and other resistance parties. He said that puppet state government has chocked all the political space of people here and its tactics are unacceptable. He said that today fathers are being arrested in place of their sons and brothers in place of brothers .this condemnable act is being done throughout Kashmir and hence youth are being pushed to the wall by these so called rulers. He said that JKLF has pledged to take the sacred movement of martyrs to its logical end and we will never allow any body to change the demography and special status of Jammu Kashmir. He said that people who advocated “Battle of ideas” and “Goli Nahin Boli” after getting power have resorted to worst kind of oppression and suppression but they should know that their double speak and hypocritical politics has been exposed among common masses now. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;He said that seeking political space is our political, moral and democratic right as we cannot remain silent spectators over growing oppression against people of Jammu Kashmir. He said that JKLF stands for the complete freedom and we pledge to take goal of our great martyrs to its logical and desired end. JKLF vice chairman advocate Bashir Ahmad Butt also addressed people on the occasion and said that stopping peaceful political activities cannot be tolerated and that is why JKLF has decided to resist these anti democratic policies of so called rulers. He said that JKLF will continue its fight against oppression. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EENDS\u0026nbsp;\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/8794333191353403344\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2015\/06\/sheikh-ab-rashid-gen-sec-jklf-ihk-zone.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/8794333191353403344"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/8794333191353403344"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2015\/06\/sheikh-ab-rashid-gen-sec-jklf-ihk-zone.html","title":"Sheikh Ab. 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JKLF IHK Zone today led Jail Bharo Tehreek."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Miraculous Ladybug"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02099799738620424406"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MCog9fXQIlY\/VXEkxyFGzFI\/AAAAAAAAGaw\/_f4kR41ltcQ\/s72-c\/185.1%2BJBT-II%2B04June2015.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025183395565326371.post-3205098962371321636"},"published":{"$t":"2015-06-03T20:38:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-06-03T20:42:08.350-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"News"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Press Release"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Member Supreme Council JKLF, Sheikh Khalid, led Jail Bharo Tehreek today."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/video.g?token=AD6v5dwSKL42FoV2o2eWQ-7ZbQbWWCmeHwIuQVGbSZf-nB20JKMARFye-uQrWXxmIasrkiIfB6n5gKFz1ntaJUjr' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0' \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; mso-line-height-alt: 17.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 24.0pt;\"\u003EJAMMU KASHMIR LIBERATION FRONT \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 17.0pt; margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EMaqbool Manzil, Srinagar.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 17.0pt; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Press Release \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Dated: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E3\u003Csup\u003Erd\u003C\/sup\u003EJUNE \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003E2015\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EJKLF “Jail Bharo Tehreek” continues many more JKLF activists’ court arrest at Lal Chowk \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EKashmiris are a living nation and suppressing their voices by military might is not possible for any one\/\/ Sheikh Khalid Mubarak (senior leader JKLF)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003ESrinagar, June 03:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EKashmiris are a living nation and suppressing their voices by military might is not possible for any one. Indian rulers and their puppets in Jammu Kashmir should know that by suppressing voices of decent and choking political space on resistance camp especially JKLF is worst kind of anti democracy. JKLF has decided to fight against this oppression and our jail Bharo campaign is part of this resistance. This was stated by the senior leader of JKLF Sheikh Khalid Mubarak who led today’s group of JKLF activists who courted arrest. Those who courted arrest along with sheikh Khalid Mubarak included \u0026nbsp;district\u0026nbsp; presidents Javed Ahmad Butt, and Syed Nisar Jeelani, Mohammad Ayub Naikoo ,Manzoor Ahmad Sheikh, Showkat Ahmad Lone, Abdul Qayoom Ganai, Abdul Ahad Khan, Shabir Ahmad Nengroo, Khizar Mohammad Wani, Ghulam Hassan Mir, Ghulam Hassan Paul, and Gulam Mohammad Dar prior to the arrests JKLF leaders, activists and people from every walk of life in large numbers gathered outside the Court Road Masjid and marched towards Lal chowk. Chanting slogans in favor of freedom, martyrs, and resistance participants of the rally reached near Lal Chowk where JKLF leaders and activists courted arrests.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EBefore courting arrest, JKLF senior leader Sheikh Khalid Mubarak while talking to people present on the occasion said that Kashmiris are a living nation and suppressing their voices by military might is not possible for any one. He said that Indian rulers and their puppets in Jammu Kashmir should know that by suppressing voices of decent and choking political space on resistance camp especially JKLF is worst kind of anti democracy. He said that JKLF has decided to fight against this oppression and our jail Bharo campaign is part of this resistance. Skeikh Khalid said that tall claims of Pro-India politicians and parties operating in Jammu Kashmir of being democratic are actually farce as these people have no guts to compete resistance camp especially JKLF on political front and they feel safe only by choking political space of resistance camp and hence suppress the voices of decent through power.\u0026nbsp; He said that JKLF has started this jail Bharo campaign as a protest against the puppet government’s policy of choking political space and other oppressive measures against JKLF and other resistance parties. He said that puppet state government has chocked all the political space of people here and its tactics are unacceptable. He said that people who advocated “Battle of ideas” and “Goli Nahin Boli” after getting power have resorted to worst kind of oppression and suppression but they should know that their double speak and hypocritical politics has been exposed among common masses now. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Sheikh Khalid said that seeking political space is our political, moral and democratic right as we cannot remain silent spectators over growing oppression against people of Jammu Kashmir. He said that JKLF stands for the complete freedom and we pledge to take goal of our great martyrs to its logical and desired end. Vice Chairman Advocate Bashir Ahmad Bhat also addressed the \u0026nbsp;ccasion.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EIt is worth to mention that dozens of JKLF leaders and activist arrested so far have been shifted to central jail Srinagar while as JKLF Chairman Muhammad Yasin Malik still remains detained at police station Kothibagh. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EMeanwhile incarcerated JKLF chairman Muhammad Yasin Malik has expressed his heartfelt grief and sorrow over the sad demise of veteran social personality Jenab Ghulam Mustafa Becha. Terming his demise as a personal loss, JKLF chairman expressed condolences to his bereaved family especially Ayoub Mustafa Becha. Yasiin sahib also expressed condolences at the sad demise of father of pro freedom leader Shabir Ahmad Zargar and prayed for the heavenly abode of all deceased. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EEnds\u0026nbsp;\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/3205098962371321636\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2015\/06\/jklf-jail-bharo-tehreek-continues.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/3205098962371321636"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/3205098962371321636"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2015\/06\/jklf-jail-bharo-tehreek-continues.html","title":"Member Supreme Council JKLF, Sheikh Khalid, led Jail Bharo Tehreek today."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Miraculous Ladybug"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02099799738620424406"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-o3tJ3XdMOXo\/VW_HOgXa1rI\/AAAAAAAAGaQ\/kn9eWSESoD0\/s72-c\/184.1%2BJBT-II%2B03June2015.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025183395565326371.post-2927808736997310851"},"published":{"$t":"2015-06-02T07:01:00.003-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-06-02T07:01:57.140-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"News"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Press Release"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"JKLF to start Jail Bharo Tehreek"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Y5qQFJdLCrc\/VW2zPz_CsSI\/AAAAAAAAGZo\/q_5_Y7t-S4k\/s1600\/179.1%2BJBT-II%2B27May2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"179\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Y5qQFJdLCrc\/VW2zPz_CsSI\/AAAAAAAAGZo\/q_5_Y7t-S4k\/s320\/179.1%2BJBT-II%2B27May2015.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; mso-line-height-alt: 17.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 24.0pt;\"\u003EJAMMU KASHMIR LIBERATION FRONT \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 17.0pt; margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EMaqbool Manzil, Srinagar.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 17.0pt; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Press Release \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Dated: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E25\u003Csup\u003ETH\u003C\/sup\u003EMAY \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003E2015\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EChoking political space not acceptable to us and we will \u0026nbsp;fight this undemocratic behavior of so called rulers at every level\/\/ Yasin Malik \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Announces 10 day Jail Bharo Tehreek against crackdown on pro-resistance activities from 29\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E may 2015\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003ESrinagar, May 27:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;The Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chairman Mohammad Yasin Malik came down heavily upon the state government, saying it has chocked all the political space of people here and its tactics are unacceptable and will be dismissed with the scorn it merits.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EAddressing press conference in Srinagar, Malik flanked by other JKLF leaders announced ‘Jail Bharo Tehreek’ from May 29 against thwarting all pro-resistance activities in Kashmir by the puppet state government. He said such a program is aimed to give befitting reply to the ‘puppet’ government here which has choked the political space of the resistance movement in Kashmir. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EJKLF chief maintained that the era of 1988 has returned to Kashmir during which peaceful protestors and demonstrators used to be bundled in Red 16 and father used be detained against son and brother against brother by the police in valley. “It was due to such state terrorism that youth here were compelled to take arms, hence changing Kashmir’s 5000 year old history and civilization,” Malik said while addressing the press, adding that later the diplomats of Europe, UK, America and even so called Indian civil society itself made beeline to Kashmir and urged people to seek their political rights peacefully.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EIn 1994, we declared a unilateral ceasefire, said Malik, “Even our 600 comrades were killed but we continue to tread the peaceful path of resistance movement.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EThe JKLF chairman remarked that in 2008, when people of Kashmir came out in droves to seek their birth right through the peaceful demonstrations, the nation which claims to uphold Gandian values launched a war against them and killing more than 72 people. “In 2009, more than 40 people were killed in the streets of Kashmir and similarly in 2010, 127 innocent persons were killed.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EMalik maintained that the killing spree of 2008, 09 and 10 was condemned by all but among pro-India parties, PDP remained in the forefront and raised hue and cry.\u0026nbsp; JKLF chief said the PDP tried to befool the people of Kashmir by raising the farce slogans of ‘Bat bani ge Boli sae’, advocated for according political space to all\u0026nbsp;shades of opinion and raised slogan of “battle of ideas”. “At present when PDP has joined RSS to grab power in JK, it has broken all the records of anarchical measures by suppressing the voices of dissent and silencing pro-freedom voices in Kashmir. It has imposed an overall ban on all peaceful, pro-freedom activities,” said the JKLF chairman.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EHe remarked further that on May 25, 2015 when JKLF tried to start a peaceful ‘Safr-e- Jehd-e-Musalsal’, not only he was arrested along with the front cadre but also terror was unleashed in entire Pulwama district. “District president Pulwama Javed Ahmad Bhat along with the local somu driver detained but the entire infrastructure was left in shambles by the police.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EMalik\u0026nbsp;remarked that in the past when the signature campaign and Safr-e-Azadi was tried to be foiled by the government, the efforts of the local press here compelled the authorities to revoke their decision. “Though I am not aggrieved over the actions of the Indian Media as we have no hope in them, but at the same time the role played by the local press is condemnable as it acts as a laundry of the present government to clean its sins,” Malik said.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EThe JLKF chief said that PDP uses its man Naeem Akhtar to even remove the statements of JkLF from the local dailies.\u0026nbsp; He added that the local press is every day after becoming a PR firm for the present government wherein clarifications are made by it sans the factual position. “Even a young boy losses eye sight due to pellets in north Kashmir, local press instead of reporting facts over such a tyranny came out with a clarification on behalf of the government, claiming the usage of pellets would no longer remain in vogue in Kashmir during protests.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E“Isn’t this the situation in which youth is being pushed to the wall? Isn’t this puppet government compelling youth to tread the path of violence? We had initiated Safr-e- jehd-e-Musalsal to establish contact with the people at grass root levels which is our democratic right but the curbs being imposed on peaceful activities of the resistance leaders is for sure paving ways for the dreadful days ahead,” Malik said.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EHe maintained that after thorough deliberations, it was resolved that choking political space is not acceptable to us and we should fight this undemocratic behavior of so called rulers at every level. For this JKLF will start Jail Bharo Tehreek for ten 10 days from Friday May 29, 2015. “After that if the situation remains unchanged then the future course of action shall be announced.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Georgia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003EWhen asked over his views on the recent Sopore attack in which a mobile outlet was targeted by the unknown gunmen, Malik said there are two guns active in Kashmir. “One is of the militants and another of the forces. I suggest that UJC chief Syed Sallah-ud-din should form a probe committee so that facts over such an incident could come to fore after thorough investigations,” said JKLF chief.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/2927808736997310851\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2015\/06\/jklf-to-start-jail-bharo-tehreek_2.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/2927808736997310851"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/2927808736997310851"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2015\/06\/jklf-to-start-jail-bharo-tehreek_2.html","title":"JKLF to start Jail Bharo Tehreek"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Miraculous Ladybug"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02099799738620424406"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Y5qQFJdLCrc\/VW2zPz_CsSI\/AAAAAAAAGZo\/q_5_Y7t-S4k\/s72-c\/179.1%2BJBT-II%2B27May2015.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025183395565326371.post-159563343281425207"},"published":{"$t":"2015-02-12T09:05:00.001-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-02-13T02:08:18.984-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Press Release"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Call for return of Maqbool Butt's mortal remains received international backing"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cst1:city\u003ELondon\u003C\/st1:city\u003E, \u003Cst1:date day=\"12\" month=\"2\" year=\"2015\"\u003E12 February 2015\u003C\/st1:date\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe call for return of Maqbool Butt's mortals remains received international backing on Wednesday, on his 31st death anniversary, when members of the British and European Parliament joined the campaign and signed a petition for the President of India to order the release of mortal remains of Shaheed-e Kashmir to his family in Kashmir\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe petition was handed to the Indian High Commissioner by JKLF campaigners and a copy was delivered to 10 Downing Street, for the attention of Prime Minister David Cameron, asking him to intervene for the repatriation of mortal remains of Maqbool Butt and Afzal Guru on humanitarian grounds. (see attached letter and petition for details )\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe chair of the All Parties Kashmir Parliamentary Group, Andrew Griffiths MP, vice chair Debbie Abrahams MP, Raja Najabat Hussain Chairman of Jammu Kashmir Self Determination Movement (\u003Cst1:place\u003EEurope\u003C\/st1:place\u003E) and Azmat A Khan, President Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front \u003Cst1:country-region\u003EUK\u003C\/st1:country-region\u003E\u0026amp; EU presented a joint letter to \u003Cst1:place\u003EDowning Street\u003C\/st1:place\u003E. Andrew Griffiths and Debbie Abrahams assured Kashmiri people of their continued support from friends of \u003Cst1:place\u003EKashmir\u003C\/st1:place\u003E in British Parliament for their right to self-determination.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EPress Secretary, \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EJKLF \u003Cst1:country-region\u003EUK\u003C\/st1:country-region\u003Eand Europe Zone\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EMemorandum to the Prime Minister of \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cst1:country-region\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EUnited Kingdom\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003C\/st1:country-region\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E on the occasion of\u0026nbsp; the 31\u003Csup\u003Est\u003C\/sup\u003Edeath anniversary of the Kashmiri leader Maqbool Butt.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EDate:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:date day=\"11\" month=\"2\" year=\"2015\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E11 February, 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:date\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ETo\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EThe Prime Minister\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ERt. Hon David Cameron\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cst1:address\u003E\u003Cst1:street\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E10 Downing St\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:street\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:city\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ELondon\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:city\u003E\u003C\/st1:address\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EDear Prime Minister\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EOn behalf of the large British Kashmiri community, who are deeply concerned over the continued conflict, human rights violations and the denial of the internationally pledged right of self-determination to the people of \u0026nbsp;Jammu-Kashmir, we would like to bring to your attention another unique case of human rights violation in Indian occupied Kashmir.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EIt has been 31 years since the Indian government executed the Kashmiri independence leader Maqbool Butt on \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:date day=\"11\" month=\"2\" year=\"1984\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E11\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E February, 1984\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:date\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E, despite international pleas for clemency, and buried him inside Tihar jail where he was executed, without allowing his immediate family to claim his body (see attached details). 11 February is marked as a Black Day in \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EKashmir\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E every year and thousands of Kashmiris take out processions and protest rallies to mark his death anniversary, including UK Kashmiris who are once again protesting at the Indian High Commission in \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:city\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ELondon\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003C\/st1:city\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E today. Over the last 30 years they have been demanding the return of mortal remains of Maqbool Butt for a proper burial in \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EKashmir\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E. Last year, \u0026nbsp;the chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EKashmir\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E wrote to the president of \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:country-region\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EIndia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003C\/st1:country-region\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E to persuade the Indian government to reconsider the matter. All pleas have fallen on deaf ears so far.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EWe enclose a copy of the joint letter signed by 60 \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:country-region\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EUK\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003C\/st1:country-region\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E and European members of parliament who have joined the campaign to seek the return of mortal remains of the \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EKashmir\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E leader. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EWe call upon your office today to plead with you to intervene on humanitarian basis and to exert pressure through diplomatic channels on behalf of UK Kashmiris for the Indian government to allow Maqbool Butt’s ailing mother or his children to remove his mortal remains from Tihar jail to be buried \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EKashmir\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EWe look forward to hearing from you favourably.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EYours sincerely ;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EAndrew Griffiths, MP\u0026nbsp; - Chair All Party Parliamentary Group on \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EKashmir\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EDebbie Abrahams, MP – Vice Chair All Party Parliamentary Group on \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EKashmir\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EAzmat A. Khan – President Jammu \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EKashmir\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E Liberation Front (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:country-region\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EUK\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003C\/st1:country-region\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E \u0026amp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EEurope\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E)\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E                                                                 \u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ERaja Najabat Hussain \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Chair \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:city\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EJammu\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003C\/st1:city\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EKashmir\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E Self-Determination Movement (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:country-region\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EUK\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003C\/st1:country-region\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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Europe Zone\u0026nbsp;organized a protest rally in front of Indian High commission in\u0026nbsp;\u003Cst1:city\u003ELondon\u003C\/st1:city\u003E. Hundreds of people including women and children from different cities of\u0026nbsp;\u003Cst1:country-region\u003EUnited   Kingdom\u003C\/st1:country-region\u003E\u0026nbsp;participated. Protesters shouted slogans of “Stop Killings in Kashmir”, “Handover remains of Maqbool Butt”, “Handover body of Afzal Guru” and in favour of complete independence of Jammu Kashmir. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EOn this occasion “Torch of Peace” campaign vehicle also drew around UK Parliament, High Commissions, \u003Cst1:place\u003EDowning  Street\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u0026nbsp;(British PM office) and many other important government offices. The vehicles which have been decorated with banners, highlighting Human Rights violations in\u0026nbsp;\u003Cst1:place\u003EKashmir\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u0026nbsp;drew lot of attention from the public and present in\u0026nbsp;\u003Cst1:city\u003ELondon\u003C\/st1:city\u003E.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EA petition signed by 60 British \u0026amp; European Union Parliamentarians was also presented to the officials of the high commission on this occasion. The petition asked the Indian President Pranab Mukherjee to handover the mortal remain of Maqbool Butt Shaheed to his relatives for proper burial.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ESpeaking on this occasion, JKLF President in\u0026nbsp;\u003Cst1:country-region\u003EBritain\u003C\/st1:country-region\u003E, Prof Azmat Khan, paid rich tributes to Maqbool Butt Shaheed and said that the only way forward for Kashmiri nation is to follow the teachings in practical terms and the ideology of this great Kashmiri leader.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe petition was handed to Indian Authorietis by Prof Azamat Khan, Prof Zafar Khan, Showkat Maqbool Butt (son of Shaheed Maqbool Butt), Sadiq Subhani, Najib Afsar and Irshad Malik. .\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EOn behald of \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EPress Secretary,\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EJKLF\u0026nbsp;UK\u0026nbsp;\u0026amp; Europe Zone\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EEmail:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@jklf.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Einfo@jklf.co.uk\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWeb:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.jklf.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewww.jklf.co.uk\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-cQDoHU0iICc\/VNt9ia1vY9I\/AAAAAAAADhg\/wD6NKZQFkkY\/s1600\/6.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-D56AJnRFWlY\/VNt9ifdtL3I\/AAAAAAAADhY\/Vx6CQ-JHbjM\/s1600\/5.jpg\" height=\"320\" width=\"180\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003EJoint Letter to the President of \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cst1:country-region\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003EIndia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003C\/st1:country-region\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003E, Parnab Mukherjee \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003EFrom the \u003Ci\u003EAll Party Parliamentary Group on \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003EKashmir\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003E - \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cst1:country-region\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003EUK\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003C\/st1:country-region\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cst1:country-region\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003C\/st1:country-region\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003EWe the undersigned members of parliament would like to appeal to your office to order the mortal remains of Kashmiri leader, Maqool Butt, who was executed in Tihar jail, on \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:date day=\"11\" month=\"2\" year=\"1984\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003E11th February, 1984\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:date\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003E and buried within the jail premises, to be handed back to his family in \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003EKashmir\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003E or to his children living in \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:country-region\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003EPakistan\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003C\/st1:country-region\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003E.\u0026nbsp; \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-right: -2.85pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003EWe make this appeal on humanitarian grounds as Maqbool Butt’s family members were not allowed to see him at the time of his execution and have waited long enough to receive his dead body for a decent burial in \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003EKashmir\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: Arial; 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mso-padding-alt: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 480;\"\u003E \u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr style=\"height: .4in; mso-yfti-irow: 0;\"\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 185.4pt;\" width=\"247\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ESir   Gerald Kaufman, MP (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:city\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EManchester\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003C\/st1:city\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E)\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-left: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;\" width=\"240\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ELord   Nazir Ahmed\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-left: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 168.7pt;\" width=\"225\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ESajjad   Karim, MEP\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E \u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr style=\"height: .4in; mso-yfti-irow: 1;\"\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 185.4pt;\" width=\"247\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EStuart   Andrew, MP (Pudsey)\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;\" width=\"240\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ELord   Qurban Hussain \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 168.7pt;\" width=\"225\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ELinda   McAvan, MEP\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E \u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr style=\"height: .4in; mso-yfti-irow: 2;\"\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 185.4pt;\" width=\"247\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EDavid   Ward, MP\u0026nbsp; (Bradford)\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;\" width=\"240\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ELord   Bill McKenzie\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 168.7pt;\" width=\"225\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ETimothy   Kirkhope, MEP\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E \u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr style=\"height: .4in; mso-yfti-irow: 3;\"\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 185.4pt;\" width=\"247\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EDebbie   Abrahams, MP (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EOldham\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E)\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;\" width=\"240\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EJason   McCartney, MP (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cst1:placename\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EColne\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:placename\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:placetype\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EValley\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:placetype\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 168.7pt;\" width=\"225\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EGlenis   Wilmott, MEP\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E \u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr style=\"height: .4in; mso-yfti-irow: 4;\"\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 185.4pt;\" width=\"247\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ECraig   Whittaker, MP (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cst1:placename\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ECalder\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:placename\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:placetype\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EValley\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:placetype\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;\" width=\"240\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EGavin   Shuker, MP\u0026nbsp; (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ELuton\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E)\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 168.7pt;\" width=\"225\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EAfzal   Khan, MEP\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E \u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr style=\"height: .4in; mso-yfti-irow: 5;\"\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 185.4pt;\" width=\"247\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ESimon   Reevell MP, (Dewsbury)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;\" width=\"240\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EBaroness   Beverley Hughes\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 168.7pt;\" width=\"225\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EJulie   Ward, MEP\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E \u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr style=\"height: .4in; mso-yfti-irow: 6;\"\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 185.4pt;\" width=\"247\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ELady   Sarah Ludford, MEP\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;\" width=\"240\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EShabana   Mahmood, MP Birmingham)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 168.7pt;\" width=\"225\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EIan   Austin, MP (Dudley)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E \u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr style=\"height: .4in; mso-yfti-irow: 7;\"\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 185.4pt;\" width=\"247\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EAlec   Shelbrook, MP (Rothwell)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;\" width=\"240\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EPhil   Bennion, MEP\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 168.7pt;\" width=\"225\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EPaul   Nuttall, MEP\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E \u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr style=\"height: .4in; mso-yfti-irow: 8;\"\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 185.4pt;\" width=\"247\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EFiona   Mctaggart , MP (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ESlough\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E)\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;\" width=\"240\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ENick   Dakin, MP (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EScunthorpe\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 168.7pt;\" width=\"225\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EJonathan   Lord, MP (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EWoking\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E \u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr style=\"height: .4in; mso-yfti-irow: 9;\"\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 185.4pt;\" width=\"247\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EAndrew   Stephenson, MP (Pendle)\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;\" width=\"240\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EKelvin   Hopkins, MP (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ELuton\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 168.7pt;\" width=\"225\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ESarah   Champion, MP (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ERotherham\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E \u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr style=\"height: .4in; mso-yfti-irow: 10;\"\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 185.4pt;\" width=\"247\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EGeorge   Galloway, MP (Bradford)\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;   \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;\" width=\"240\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EStephen   Timms, MP (EastHam)\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 168.7pt;\" width=\"225\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EPaul   Bloomfield, MP (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ESheffield\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E \u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr style=\"height: .4in; mso-yfti-irow: 11;\"\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 185.4pt;\" width=\"247\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EGeorge   Moody, MP (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ELeeds\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E W)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;\" width=\"240\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EHillary   Benn, MP (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ELeeds\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E C)\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 168.7pt;\" width=\"225\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ERichard   Fuller, MP (Bedford)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E \u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr style=\"height: .4in; mso-yfti-irow: 12;\"\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 185.4pt;\" width=\"247\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EYasmin   Qureshi, MP (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EBolton\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;\" width=\"240\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EArlene   McCarthy, MEP\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 168.7pt;\" width=\"225\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ELinda   Riordan, MP (Halifax)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E \u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr style=\"height: .4in; mso-yfti-irow: 13;\"\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 185.4pt;\" width=\"247\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ESteve   Baker, MP (Wycombe)\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;   \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;\" width=\"240\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EKhalid   Mahmood MP, (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:city\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EBirmingham\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003C\/st1:city\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 168.7pt;\" width=\"225\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EAndrew   Griffiths, MP (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:city\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EBurton\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003C\/st1:city\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E \u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr style=\"height: .4in; mso-yfti-irow: 14;\"\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 185.4pt;\" width=\"247\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EJohn   Hemming, MP (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:city\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EBirmingham\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003C\/st1:city\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;\" width=\"240\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EChris   Leslie, MP (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ENottingham\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 168.7pt;\" width=\"225\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EGraham   Stringer, MP (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:city\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EManchester\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003C\/st1:city\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E \u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr style=\"height: .4in; mso-yfti-irow: 15;\"\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 185.4pt;\" width=\"247\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EDavid   Blunkett, MP (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ESheffield\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E)\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;\" width=\"240\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ERebecca   Taylor, MEP\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 168.7pt;\" width=\"225\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ELucy   Powell, MP (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:city\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EManchester\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003C\/st1:city\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E \u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr style=\"height: .4in; mso-yfti-irow: 16;\"\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 185.4pt;\" width=\"247\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EDavid   Nuttall, MP (Bury)\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;\" width=\"240\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cst1:city\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EVernon\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003C\/st1:city\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E Coaker, MP (Gedling)\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 168.7pt;\" width=\"225\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EDave   Anderson, MP (Blaydon)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E \u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr style=\"height: .4in; mso-yfti-irow: 17;\"\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 185.4pt;\" width=\"247\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EEdward   McMillan Scott, MEP\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;\" width=\"240\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ESimon   Danczuk, MP (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ERochdale\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 168.7pt;\" width=\"225\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EJohn   Cryer, MP (Leytonstone)\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E \u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr style=\"height: .4in; mso-yfti-irow: 18;\"\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 185.4pt;\" width=\"247\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ERichard   Harrington, MP (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EWatford\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E)\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;\" width=\"240\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ELillian   Greenwood, MP (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ENottingham\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 168.7pt;\" width=\"225\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EKate   Green, MP (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EStretford\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E \u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr style=\"height: .4in; mso-yfti-irow: 19; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;\"\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 185.4pt;\" width=\"247\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EPhilip   Davies, MP (Shipley)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;\" width=\"240\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EJulie   Hilling, MP (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EBolton\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E)\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .4in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 168.7pt;\" width=\"225\"\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EMike   Wood, MP (Batley \u0026amp; Spen)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E \u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003EBackground Information \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cst1:country-region\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EIndia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003C\/st1:country-region\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E and \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:country-region\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EPakistan\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003C\/st1:country-region\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E continue to occupy parts of Jammu-Kashmir since 1947, when the British Raj was withdrawn, despite UN agreement and resolutions that have called for ceasation of hostilities and withdrawal of their forces. Over the past 3 decades \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:country-region\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EIndia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003C\/st1:country-region\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E has tried to crush the freedom movement in \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EKashmir\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E by using brutal force and draconian laws. Estimated\u0026nbsp; 90,000 Kashmiri men, women and children have been killed and many of them buried in unmarked mass graves since the popular uprising in 1989.\u0026nbsp; Thousands have disappeared and many hundereds of Kashmiris are languishing in Indian jails without trial. The history of torture, rape and extra judical killings at the hands of Indian security forces is well documented. (Google: Human rights in \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EKashmir\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E). \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ESeveral of the pro-independence leaders are have been killed or imprisoned.\u0026nbsp; In 1984, Maqbool Butt, Kashmir’s most revered leader of the independence movement and a former ‘prisoner of conscience’, \u0026nbsp;who was imprisoned in Pakistan for his radical views and was labelled as an ‘enemy agent’ there, was hanged by India on 11 February, 1984, exactly one week before his 46\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E birthday. \u0026nbsp;He was executed inside \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:city\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EDelhi\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003C\/st1:city\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E’s Tihar Jail where he had been imprisoned for 8 years awaiting trial of a politically motivated case against him.\u0026nbsp; According to Amnesty International Annual Report (1978), who campaigned for his release from prison for many years, he had been sentenced to death for a murder charge under section 3 of the ‘Enemy Agents Ordinance’ and sentenced in absentia.\u0026nbsp; \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003E \u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E  \u003Ctd bgcolor=\"white\" height=\"42\" style=\"background: white; border: .75pt solid black; vertical-align: top;\" width=\"258\"\u003E\u003C!--[endif]--\u003E\u003C!--[if !mso]--\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"left: 0pt; mso-ignore: vglayout; position: absolute; z-index: 1;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C!--[endif]--\u003E\u003C!--[if !mso \u0026 !vml]--\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C!--[endif]--\u003E\u003C!--[if !vml]--\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E \u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C!--[if gte vml 1]\u003E\u003Cv:shapetype  id=\"_x0000_t202\" coordsize=\"21600,21600\" o:spt=\"202\" path=\"m,l,21600r21600,l21600,xe\"\u003E \u003Cv:stroke joinstyle=\"miter\"\/\u003E \u003Cv:path gradientshapeok=\"t\" o:connecttype=\"rect\"\/\u003E\u003C\/v:shapetype\u003E\u003Cv:shape id=\"Text_x0020_Box_x0020_4\" o:spid=\"_x0000_s1026\"  type=\"#_x0000_t202\" style='position:absolute;left:0;text-align:left; 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Death Penalty in \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:country-region\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EIndia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003C\/st1:country-region\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E’, Amnesty International highlighted the missing record of his appeals in the Indian supreme court and expressed concerns that “\u003Ci\u003Eno court judgements in his case are available\u003C\/i\u003E”. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EThe Maqbool Butt story did not end in 1984 with his hanging. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003E \u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E  \u003Ctd bgcolor=\"white\" height=\"112\" style=\"background: white; vertical-align: top;\" width=\"459\"\u003E\u003C!--[endif]--\u003E\u003C!--[if !mso]--\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"left: 0pt; mso-ignore: vglayout; position: absolute; z-index: 4;\"\u003E  \u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"width: 100%px;\"\u003E   \u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E    \u003Ctd\u003E\u003C!--[endif]--\u003E    \u003Cdiv class=\"shape\" style=\"padding: 3.6pt 7.2pt 3.6pt 7.2pt;\" v:shape=\"_x0000_s1031\"\u003E    \u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EOn \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:date day=\"9\" month=\"2\" year=\"2013\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E9\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E February, 2013\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:date\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E another     Kashmiri freedom fighter, Afzal Guru, was hanged in \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:country-region\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EIndia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003C\/st1:country-region\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E without a     fair trial and secretly hanged without allowing his family to claim his     body . His mortal remains have not been handed to his family to date. We     demand that Indian government should allow the mortal remains of Maqbool     Butt and Afzal Guru to be buried in \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EKashmir\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C!--[if !mso]--\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E   \u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C!--[endif]--\u003E\u003C!--[if !mso \u0026 !vml]--\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C!--[endif]--\u003E\u003C!--[if !vml]--\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E \u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C!--[if gte vml 1]\u003E\u003Cv:shape id=\"_x0000_s1031\"  type=\"#_x0000_t202\" style='position:absolute;left:0;text-align:left;  margin-left:-9pt;margin-top:193.4pt;width:342pt;height:81pt;z-index:4'  stroked=\"f\"\u003E \u003Cv:textbox style='mso-next-textbox:#_x0000_s1031'\/\u003E\u003C\/v:shape\u003E\u003C![endif]--\u003E\u003C!--[if !vml]--\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"height: 112px; left: 0px; margin-left: -12px; margin-top: 257px; mso-ignore: vglayout; position: absolute; width: 459px; z-index: 4;\"\u003E   \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C!--[endif]--\u003E\u003C!--[if gte vml 1]\u003E\u003Cv:group id=\"_x0000_s1028\" style='position:absolute;  left:0;text-align:left;margin-left:342pt;margin-top:184.4pt;width:194.35pt;  height:180.75pt;z-index:3' coordorigin=\"7438,11775\" coordsize=\"3887,3435\"\u003E \u003Cv:shape id=\"Picture_x0020_2\" o:spid=\"_x0000_s1029\" type=\"#_x0000_t75\" alt=\"maqbool-butt-zulfikar-bhutto\"   style='position:absolute;left:7438;top:11775;width:3887;height:1947;   visibility:visible' wrapcoords=\"-65 -116 -65 21600 21665 21600 21665 -116 -65 -116\"   stroked=\"t\" strokeweight=\".5pt\"\u003E  \u003Cv:imagedata src=\"file:\/\/\/F:\\DOCUME~1\\Sohail\\LOCALS~1\\Temp\\msohtml1\\01\\clip_image003.jpg\"    o:title=\"maqbool-butt-zulfikar-bhutto\" croptop=\"7789f\" cropbottom=\"7478f\"    cropright=\"-69f\"\/\u003E \u003C\/v:shape\u003E\u003Cv:shape id=\"_x0000_s1030\" type=\"#_x0000_t202\" style='position:absolute;   left:7438;top:13722;width:3887;height:1488;visibility:visible'\u003E  \u003Cv:textbox style='mso-next-textbox:#_x0000_s1030'\u003E   \u003C![if !mso]\u003E   \u003Ctable cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width=\"100%\"\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E     \u003Ctd\u003E\u003C![endif]\u003E     \u003Cdiv\u003E     \u003Cp class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'\u003E\u003Cspan lang=EN-GB      style='font-size:8.0pt;line-height:115%'\u003EMaqbool Butt (right) in meeting with      then Prime Minster of Pakistan, Z A Bhutto, who was also executed\u003Cspan      style='mso-spacerun:yes'\u003E  \u003C\/span\u003Eby \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:country-region\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan        lang=EN-GB style='font-size:8.0pt;line-height:115%'\u003EPakistan\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003C\/st1:country-region\u003E\u003Cspan      lang=EN-GB style='font-size:8.0pt;line-height:115%'\u003E’s military regime in      1978. His eldest daughter Benazir Bhutto , while living in \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:City\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan        lang=EN-GB style='font-size:8.0pt;line-height:115%'\u003ELondon\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003C\/st1:City\u003E\u003Cspan      lang=EN-GB style='font-size:8.0pt;line-height:115%'\u003E in exile made a      passionate plea to Indian Prime Minster, Indira Gandhi, not to execute      Maqbool Butt. \u003Cspan style='mso-spacerun:yes'\u003E  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C![if !mso]\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E    \u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C![endif]\u003E\u003C\/v:textbox\u003E \u003C\/v:shape\u003E\u003C\/v:group\u003E\u003C![endif]--\u003E\u003C!--[if !vml]--\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"height: 246px; left: 0px; margin-left: 454px; margin-top: 244px; mso-ignore: vglayout; position: absolute; width: 265px; z-index: 3;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C!--[endif]--\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EIndian authorities refused to hand over his body to his relatives and buried him inside Tihar jail. \u0026nbsp;A petition in high court seeking permission to remove his remains to his birthplace in Tregham, district Kapwara (J\u0026amp;K) was refused by \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:country-region\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EIndia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003C\/st1:country-region\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E. \u0026nbsp;According to ITN news reports thousands of Kashmiris took to the streets of \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:city\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ELondon\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003C\/st1:city\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E to protest against Maqbool Butt’s hanging in \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:country-region\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EIndia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003C\/st1:country-region\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E in 1984. For the past 30 years JKLF members in \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:country-region\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EUK\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003C\/st1:country-region\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E have regularly petitioned Indian government through its mission in \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:city\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ELondon\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003C\/st1:city\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E to demand the return of his remains. \u0026nbsp;Maqbool Butt’s two brothers, Ghulam Nabi Butt and Manzoor Butt were also killed in \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EKashmir\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E in the 1990s but his 3 surviving children still live in \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:country-region\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EPakistan\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003C\/st1:country-region\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E or in Azad Kashmir. With the outbreak of armed movement in J\u0026amp;K in 1988, Maqbool Butt’s grave in Tihar jail became the most revered tomb for Kashmiri prisoners until it was reportedly desecrated by prison authorities a few years ago. For the last 31 years, his death anniversary on 11th February, is commemorated on both sides of \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EKashmir\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E when Kashmiri men, women and children take out protest rallies in every town and city demanding that his body should be handed over to his family for Islamic burial in \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EKashmir\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003E. All such pleas have so far fallen on deaf ears as did the international pleas not to execute him.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E                                 \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003EFOR FURTHER INFORMATION:\u003Cbr \/\u003Ewebsite: www.JKLF.co.uk\u003Cbr \/\u003EEmail: info@jklf.co.uk\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/3829162479486029408\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2015\/02\/31st-anniversary-of-maqbool-butt.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/3829162479486029408"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/3829162479486029408"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2015\/02\/31st-anniversary-of-maqbool-butt.html","title":"31st Anniversary of Maqbool Butt: Protest in London (11 February 2015)"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"J K L F"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17912188462951931200"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"31","height":"19","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_RoCji4VwOvs\/Sg2SrdjusAI\/AAAAAAAAAKw\/t_nQV17OijM\/S220\/jklflag.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-cQDoHU0iICc\/VNt9ia1vY9I\/AAAAAAAADhg\/wD6NKZQFkkY\/s72-c\/6.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025183395565326371.post-901976170547424877"},"published":{"$t":"2015-02-04T01:45:00.002-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-02-04T01:45:13.894-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Press Release"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"JKLF to Commemorate 31st Martyrdom Anniversary of Maqbool Butt Shaheed "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E(\u003Cst1:city\u003ELondon\u003C\/st1:city\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cst1:date day=\"3\" month=\"2\" year=\"2015\"\u003E03 February 2015\u003C\/st1:date\u003E):\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003EJammu Kashmir\u0026nbsp;Liberation\u0026nbsp;Front (JKLF) will\u0026nbsp;commemorate\u0026nbsp;the 31\u003Csup\u003Est\u003C\/sup\u003E Martyrdom anniversary of its founder Maqbool Butt Shaheed\u0026nbsp;all around\u0026nbsp;the world. JKLF will hold seminars, public meetings and demonstrations in Indian Held Kashmir, all cities of Azad Kashmir, Gilgit, important cities of\u0026nbsp;\u003Cst1:country-region\u003EPakistan\u003C\/st1:country-region\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cst1:place\u003EEurope\u003C\/st1:place\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cst1:place\u003EMiddle  East\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003Cst1:country-region\u003EAmerica\u003C\/st1:country-region\u003E.\u0026nbsp; Amanullah Khan (Supreme Head JKLF) \u0026amp; Chairman Yasin Malik has directed all Zonal, Divisional and District level JKLF office bearers to hold peaceful programmes in order to pay tribute to the martyred leader. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003EA meeting of JKLF London Branch was held in connection of 11 February preparations. JKLF\u0026nbsp; \u003Cst1:city\u003ELondon\u003C\/st1:city\u003Ewill participate in a protest outside Indian High Commission in \u003Cst1:city\u003ELondon\u003C\/st1:city\u003Eand will also hold public meetings across \u003Cst1:city\u003ELondon\u003C\/st1:city\u003E. On this occasion, Senior Vice President of JKLF in UK Mahmood Hussain said that we owe it to the future generations of\u0026nbsp;\u003Cst1:place\u003EKashmir\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u0026nbsp;to highlight and spread the vision of Maqbool Butt Shaheed for which he and other thousands of Kashmiris laid their lives.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E11 February is being commemorated as Maqbool Bhat’s death anniversary. On this day Kashmiris all across the world remember their hero with honour and pride. Maqbool But was hanged by\u0026nbsp;\u003Cst1:country-region\u003EIndia\u003C\/st1:country-region\u003E\u0026nbsp;in Tihar jail on\u0026nbsp;\u003Cst1:date day=\"11\" month=\"2\" year=\"1984\"\u003E11 February 1984\u003C\/st1:date\u003E\u0026nbsp;and his body was never given to Kashmiris for the burial.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ESecretary Information\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003EJKLF (\u003Cst1:city\u003ELondon\u003C\/st1:city\u003EBranch) \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1r_XekcUwD0\/VNHqEK8i3dI\/AAAAAAAADgo\/kSmIEoA7cvM\/s1600\/10933937_434148103402570_831719122405685348_n.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1r_XekcUwD0\/VNHqEK8i3dI\/AAAAAAAADgo\/kSmIEoA7cvM\/s1600\/10933937_434148103402570_831719122405685348_n.jpg\" height=\"162\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/901976170547424877\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2015\/02\/jklf-to-commemorate-31st-martyrdom.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/901976170547424877"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/901976170547424877"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2015\/02\/jklf-to-commemorate-31st-martyrdom.html","title":"JKLF to Commemorate 31st Martyrdom Anniversary of Maqbool Butt Shaheed "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"J K L F"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17912188462951931200"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"31","height":"19","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_RoCji4VwOvs\/Sg2SrdjusAI\/AAAAAAAAAKw\/t_nQV17OijM\/S220\/jklflag.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1r_XekcUwD0\/VNHqEK8i3dI\/AAAAAAAADgo\/kSmIEoA7cvM\/s72-c\/10933937_434148103402570_831719122405685348_n.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025183395565326371.post-267236245854837772"},"published":{"$t":"2015-01-23T03:32:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-01-23T03:32:00.091-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"News"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Press Release"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"JKLF Working Committee Meeting in Nottingham on 11 January 2015"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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Zafar Khan accused Mr Modi of electioneering in Kashmir at a time when the masses require help and assistance to rebuild their devastated lives on war footing basis. This help and assistance by all accounts appears absent or extremely slow in coming.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;Recently the Diplomatic Bureau of the JKLF wrote to around 200 governments as part of its active engagement with the international community on the ‘quest for a peaceful and democratic solution of the long standing Kashmir issue. It has urged these governments to extend full political and diplomatic support to Kashmiris’ quest for freedom, justice and democracy and up hold the Kashmiris’ right to choose a political future status of a reunified Kashmir that is consistent with their fundamental human and political rights.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;The JKLF has called on these governments to exert and assert their powerful voices at all international fora and also to bilaterally intercede with India and Pakistan for the noble cause of achieving peace in the subcontinent and long overdue freedom and justice for the Kashmiris.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;The JKLF has reminded these governments that the Kashmir issue should not be seen as a dispute merely between India and Pakistan as over the years it has quite erroneously come to be seen and as a consequence of which 20 million Kashmiris across both sides of the Line of Control-LoC- have been rendered invisible in this Indo- Pakistan dimension over the issue.\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe JKLF has strongly reiterated that despite their claims and counter claims, and their entrenched positions, both India and Pakistan, and particularly despite Indian intransigence, the solution of the issue remained vested in the democratic and unfettered political will of 20 million Kashmiris, and that this democratic right of Kashmiris has not only been recognised by the United Nations but also by India itself. JKLF has thus called upon the world community to take India to task since she has blatantly reneged on commitments and pledges made to the international community and also given to the Kashmiris.\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe JKLF has reminded these governments that \u0026nbsp; Kashmir is one of the most militarised regions of the world and that India alone has well in excess of half a million regular military personnel deployed in the territory that are backed up by tens of thousands of paramilitary forces which are stationed in urban and rural areas of Indian occupied part of Kashmir.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;Pakistan too, states the JKLF communication to these governments, has heavy deployment of its troops on her side of the LoC. This eye-ball to eye-ball deployment of huge number of forces argues the JKLF, by both countries antagonistic to each other has made it impossible for ordinary Kashmiris on both sides of the LoC to lead a normal life. They face daily dangers to life, limb and property as flare ups between the opposing forces are a daily occurrence- as it is the case since 1 October 2014 along the entire LoC. \u0026nbsp;JKLF argues that In the absence of a viable and just solution of the Kashmir issue and India and Pakistan being nuclear armed powers and having fought a number of wars over Kashmir, their aggressive military deployment across the LoC renders the situation fraught with incalculable and catastrophic consequences even to contemplate not only for South Asia but for the entire world.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;The JKLF reminded these Governments that the nature of division of Kashmir and its people would be unacceptable anywhere else in the world today where tens of thousands of families are divided and point out that this is exactly \u0026nbsp;the kind of situation which brought the ‘Iron curtain ‘down in the west. \u0026nbsp;The JKLF \u0026nbsp; said that as a movement committed to asserting the rights of Kashmiris it was \u0026nbsp; totally committed to making Kashmir a bridge of peace between India and Pakistan as a considered party policy and a long standing national objective. The JKLF correspondence to these governments strongly urged that Kashmiris and JKLF anticipate their active support for a peaceful and lasting solution of the Kashmir dispute.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMahmood Hussain\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor and on behalf of the JKLF\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/feeds\/4137923686127038748\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2014\/10\/quest-for-peaceful-and-democratic.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/4137923686127038748"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6025183395565326371\/posts\/default\/4137923686127038748"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/jklfworld.blogspot.com\/2014\/10\/quest-for-peaceful-and-democratic.html","title":"Quest for a peaceful and democratic solution of the Kashmir issue"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"J K L F"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17912188462951931200"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"31","height":"19","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_RoCji4VwOvs\/Sg2SrdjusAI\/AAAAAAAAAKw\/t_nQV17OijM\/S220\/jklflag.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});