Hurriyat (M) Chairman Mirwaiz Molvi Umar Farooq on Tuesday called for a complete strike on July 13 to commemorate the Martyrdom anniversary of the first Martyrs of Kashmir struggle.A spokesman in a statement issued to GNS said that “In this connection APHC has announced a two day programme on July 12 a seminar titled “13 July 1931- Starting Chapter of Kashmir freedom struggle” would be convened at Hurriyat headquarters Rajbag. The seminar would start sharp at 11: am July 12 during which APHC Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and other hurriyat leaders would participate and pay homage to the Martyrs.
“On July 13, keeping with the tradition a peaceful rally would be taken out from Jama Masjid Srinagar after Zuhr prayers which would culminate at Mazar Shohada Naqashbandh Sahab. Thereafter collective fateh khwani and a public rally would be convened to pay tributes to the martyrs of 13th July 1931 and all Martyrs of the Kashimir freedom struggle till date”, the spokesman said, adding that on this day Hurriyat leaders will also assemble at Martyrs graveyard at Sopore Handwara and Islamabad and pay tributes to the Martyrs of July 13, 1931 buried there.
Meanwhile, Mirwaiz while paying rich tributes to the martyrs of July 13, 1931, reiterated that the APHC is firm on its principle stand and would continue with its ongoing peaceful struggle on both political and diplomatic fronts, the spokesman said.Hurriyat said the July 13, 1931 mark the long yearning of struggle for freedom started by the people of Jammu and Kashmir for which they have offered their lives and property. They said that such sacrifices are the precious asset of Kashmiris and the struggle for freedom would continue till it reaches its logical conclusion, the spokesman added.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has stressed upon the Muslim Ummah, especially youth to not only devote their time towards reading the Quran in this holy month of Ramzaan but also emulate its teachings so that it is easy for us to build a welfare society based on higher islamic and social values.Addressing a large gathering at Masjid Ali Saani RathPora , Mirwaiz expressed concern over surfacing of social evils and tearing apart of the social fabric. He stated that the fight against social menace, drug addiction and other ills cannot be won unless and until there is contribution from every conscious inpidual towards that end.APHC Chairman stated that Ramzaan is providing an opportunity to people to fulfill their religious duties and also to talk about their social problems. He stated in this holy month, there was a need that every inpidual should realize its responsibilities towards bringing in reforms in society and work towards imparting values based on Islamic principles.
Apart from their social and religious duties, Mirwaiz stated that people should protect their priceless sacrifices which they offered for right to self-determination till the struggle reaches its logical conclusion.APHC Chairman stated that it was the prime priority of Hurriyat that Kashmir issue should be solved according to the wishes and aspirations of people. He stated that Hurriyat would continue with its peaceful struggle on political and diplomatic fronts to achieve the cherished goal of freedom. (GNS)