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Will watch Modi’s conduct, if he becomes PM: Mirwaiz
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Sunday, 9 March 2014
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Some of the members who are now with Shah’s Huriyat wanted executive membership in Huriyat (M)
Srinagar: Stating that it would be
important to watch Narendra Modi’s conduct in case he assumes the office of the
Prime Minister, Chairman Hurriyat Conference (M) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said for
the overall socio- political and economic development of South Asia the leadership
of the region has to look beyond the narrow, communal and parochial boundaries.
Talking to KNS, Mirwaiz said, “During Vajpayee’s tenure
things moved ahead as far as the Indo-Pak relations and the Kashmir issue is
concerned. We hope in case Mr. Modi becomes the Prime Minister, Vajpayee
approach will not be forgotten altogether.”
Commenting over the present political situation, Huriyat
(M) Chairman maintained that the resistance movement has entered into a mature
‘phase’ now that people of Kashmir are now giving preference to the non-violent
movement. “They utilize their resources whatever they have in hand.
Earlier there used to be street pretests but now we have seen that the
younger generation is taking on social networking sites and is informing the
world about Kashmir’s real problem.” Mirwaiz added that world has acknowledged the
sensitivity of Kashmir dispute through the cyber world as the youth now are
raising concerns in blogs and other web tools.
Commenting over the recent Huriyat split, Mirwaiz stated
that some of the members who are now with Shah’s Huriyat wanted executive
membership in Huriyat (M).” There is a procedure of everything. We must follow
the rules in letter and spirit to uphold the values of our amalgam.”
Mirwaiz added that if Shabir Shah had any issues, he
should have discussed the same within the forum and not outside the forum. “He
made the issues public. Also they didn’t attend the Huriyat meets for more than
one year.As far as the constitution is concerned- it is open to all- I must say
that if we talk about the implementation of UN resolutions, we must talk about
the Indo-Pak dialogue.”
He added further that unity is important and we feel that
all pro movement leaders are one in striving for the resolution of the Kashmir
Issue. We have a common cause and at critical movements we have raised our
voice in unison. However, this needs to be understood that APHC being a forum
rather than a single party we believe in democratic norms and try to work
democratically, he said while adding that sometimes differences in the methods
of working arise which is sometimes unfortunately blown out of proportions.
Commenting over the policy of Huriyat vis-à-vis
forthcoming polls, Huriyat (M) Chairman stated that Huriyat has already
rejected all elections processes. “We don’t accept elections as means for the
resolution of Kashmir issue. Elections for local bodies or legislations are in
no way connected with the future dispensation of Kashmir, that is, what is laid
down in UN resolutions.” He added that it is also for Kashmir’s leadership to
see that it doesn’t not fall in the trap of making it a referendum for or
against the Indian presence in Kashmir. “Elections in Kashmir, as has been
provided in UN resolutions also, or anybody elected through these elections has
no authority to decide upon the future dispensation of the state of Jammu and
Kashmir. That is why for us Elections is a Non Isuue and we ask people to
reject these sham elections.”
When asked about the alternate solutions his amalgam is
talking for the Kashmir resolution Mirwaiz maintained that Huriyat constitution
has laid down way back in 1993 the basic approach towards the resolution of
this issue. It lays down that a resolution can be achieved at through a
peaceful struggle by securing the right of self determination in accordance
with the U.N character and the resolution adopted by U.N Security council. “As
an alternative it has also laid down to make endeavors for a settlement through
negotiations involving all the three parties to the dispute i.e. People of the
state of Jammu and Kashmir, India and Pakistan.” Mirwaiz added that to strive
for a negotiated settlement is a constitutional responsibility of Huriyat and
if serious negotiations start all the formulas that have come forward from
various quarters can be discussed.
Kashmir’s chief religious cleric however stated that
without a congenial atmosphere dialogue cannot be result oriented. “The
government is using all possible methods of coercion and suppression
to bring the people down to their knees. Flagrant violations of
human rights of people are going on day in and day out. Injustice and peace
building cannot go together.”
Commenting over the Nawaz Sharief’s recent offer to India
for the dialogue on Kashmir resolution, Mirwaiz said that that Nawaz Sharief’s
offer is a right decision taken at the right time. “Being two nuclear powers
Pakistan and India cannot afford perpetual confrontation or state of tension
between them. There are economic reasons as well. Both these countries cannot
utilize their full potential of economic growth and prosperity in the absence
of cooperation with each other. Therefore dialogue is essential and resolution
of all pending issues between the two is a must.”
Mirwaiz added that since Kashmir being at the root of
confrontation, assumes priority and that by inviting India for a dialogue for
the resolution of Kashmir would be like catching the bull by its horns and if
it is done a strong possibility of a way forward could be expected. “ It is,
however, important that any process in this regard needs Kashmiris to be taken
on board because without involvement and without their satisfaction desired
results cannot be achieved.” (KNS)
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