Kashmir is drifting away from union of India : Abdul Rehman Veeri

Non-political approach has alienated Kashmiris

5 Dariya News

Srinagar 25-Sep-2016

Senior National Conference Leader and Member of Legislative Council, Bashir Ahmad Veeri on Sunday said that Kashmir is fast drifting away from the union of India because of suppression and oppression lashed on innocent people demanding their political rights.In an issued statement issued to KNS, Bashir Veeri slammed State and Central governments for their non-political approach to Kashmir unrest and dealing the prevailing situation militarily.“It is ironical that central and state governments are trying to suppress a genuine political movement by using force and military might,” he said.Veeri said that non-political approaches to Kashmir problem have further alienated Kashmiris from Indian Union and present situation is pushing Kashmiri Youth back to militancy which is the most worrying fact.“When Government of India sensed that all non-political approaches failed to yield any positive results on ground they accepted the suggestions put forward by National Conference and finally send All Party Delegation to Kashmir but the delegation couldn’t break the ice as it wasn’t initiated with sincerity,” he added.He said that it is unfortunate that a time when Kashmiris need a political healing touch, Government of India on PDP-BJP government’s insistence is moving army brigades to Kashmir to unleash a reign of terror among innocent people of Kashmir.

“3 brigades comprising 12000 soldiers have been sent to South and North Kashmir were already 8 lakhs troopers are deployed,” he said, adding more security in civilians areas will have serious repercussions in the form of grave human rights violations, custodial killings, disappearances and could escalate the situation further. Oft repeated drama of demilitarization by PDP has turned out to be militarization of entire Kashmir valley where ratio of armed forces is now 5 civilian 1. He also condemned the arrest spree and harassment of respectable citizens of society including Imamas, Khateebs, innocent youths and other senior citizens. Veeri said that the ruling PDP has resorted to political vendetta by framing activists of National Conference and Jammat-e-Islami in baseless cases.Veeri said that with the courtesy of present Government the infamous days of Qadir Ganderbalib are back in the valley. Demanding early peaceful and lasting solution to Kashmir dispute, he said that Pakistan is an important stakeholder in Kashmir dispute and India must initiate a meaningful dialogue with Pakistan and all other stake holders including Hurriyat Conference. He asked Govt of India to shun myopic attitude and opt political approaches for bringing back peace and normalcy in Kashmir valley. (KNS)