‘GoI should act or agitation will be intensified’
Rising Kashmir News
Srinagar, Sep 02: Lending full support to the five conditions set for dialogue by Syed Ali Geelani, Hurriyat (G) general Secretary Hurriyat (G) Masrat Alam Thursday warned that if Government of India and J&K Government failed to act upon the suggestions, the protest program will be intensified after Eid.
According to a local news gathering agency, KNS, Masrat in a statement issued here said his party (Muslim League) fully supports the calendars issued by Hurriyat (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani. “There is no confusion regarding the protest calendar. All programmes are being framed after consensus. All programmes are issued after taking all sections of society into confidence,” he said.
He backed Geelani’s five-conditions for dialogue with India. “Indian government should accept the conditions for initiation of any dialogue for resolving the issue,” he said and warned if the suggestions were not acted upon, the protest programme will be intensified after Eid.
Urging youth not to “oppress the oppressed”, he sought forgiveness for youth, who might have unintentionally harmed civilians during the protests. “ I appeal people to remain cautious about the vested interests who are spreading venom against the minorities. While pursuing our struggle we should not oppress the oppressed,” he said.
Reiterating his stand on the importance of education, he said, “On the normal days the students go to schools. Besides, many community schools are functioning at various places which will suffice to the damage. Although the situation was worst during 1990 to 1995, but there are numerous doctors and engineers in the Valley at present. We have firm belief in our youth and they will stand at the top despite the present circumstances. I am living with common people and can say with surety that people are not tired and fully back the present movement with full spirit,” he said.
Commenting on the revival of Ikhwani culture, Masrat said people will not be scared of Mumma Kanna and Qasim Khaar. “Don’t repeat the past mistakes as national will not forgive them this time,” he said and warned the ruling National Conference leaders not to harm the peoples’ cause otherwise the nation will never forget them.
The senior Hurriyat (G) leader said the closure of Srinagar Airport has once again shown that the J&K government has no say in New Delhi.
He asked police men to refrain from using force against the people during the protests.
