Hilal War Joins Mirwaiz Hurriyat

Srinagar, Dec 08(KMW): People’s Political Party, Chairman, Engineer Hilal Ahmad War who along with his thousands of supporters officially joined APHC. The supporters of Hilal War were chanting slogans ‘Pakistan Se Khabar Aaye, Hilal –Umar Bhai Bhai’. 

Professor Abdul Ghani Bhat, Chief Spokesman of APHC, put a light on the contribution of Engineer Hilal in the resistance movement from a tender age of 13. Prof. Bhat , said, “ Hilal has written three books and has presented a roadmap for the resolution of Kashmir conflict.
Engineer Hilal War is the highest qualified leader in APHC, he is an Engineering graduate and he is expert in Foreign Affairs and International Diplomacy. Mr. War, said that his decision to join APHC is irreversible. He expressed hope that under the dynamic leadership of APHC Chairman, the struggle would be taken forward to its logical end.

Mr. War in his intellectual speech, said , “We dare not forget today that we (Kashmiris) are the symbol of peace and the heirs of that first revolution which was fought in this subcontinent immediately after the partition of British India for our birth right of self-determination as enshrined in United Nations Charter. Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a New Generation of Kashmiris- born in this oppressed period, tempered by subjugation, proud of our ancient heritage –and unwilling to witness or permit any treaty on the Pattern of Osolo Accord, unwilling to tolerate the enemies of Kashmir cause any more, and to which we are committed today at home and around the world.”
He further said that PPP is a thought based party in this conflict zone which has presented first ever ‘Roadmap ‘on August 10, 1996 for the resolution of Kashmir conflict, which is slowly and steadily being adopted by India and Pakistan these days. The visible example of this is, starting the “Goodwill Bus Service”, between both sides of Control Line. He said is the architect and author of the concept and idea of Srinagar –Muzaffarabad –Bus and Truck Service. As the leader of PPP, I played the role of a watch dog in the skin of top dog, said, Hilal War.
“I want to make it clear that I have not joined APHC for mere politics but I have come here to further the pious cause and said that I have been outside the APHC the inception of APHC and ultimately reached a conclusion that the APHC is the platform –in terms of global diplomacy and politics. Therefore, I decided to join APHC in order to make this amalgam more relevant, more acceptable, stronger and a political fort of Kashmir struggle. And I do not want to belong to wilderness in politics. I want to go with all trust that APHC represents the all. I am gratified that the conglomerate represents the sentiments of people of Jammu and Kashmir as well as recognizing the dynamics of sweeping changes across the globe. Thus my decision is not based on opportunitism or emotional but purely on the golden principles of realism, political wisdom, need of the hour, demand of youth and the sacrifices of our martyrs, said, Hilal War”.
In a statement issued to KMW said that the seminar was convened by APHC Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and was attended by senior hurriyat leaders, human rights activists, respected elders and general public.
The hurriyat leaders who participated in the seminar include, Prof Abdul Gani Bhat, Moulana Abbas Ansari, Agha Syed Hassan Al Moosvi Al Safvi, Musadiq Adil, Adv Abdul Majeed Banday, Adv Shahid-ul-Islam, Javaid Ahmad Mir, Zaffar Akbar Bhat, Hakeem Abdul Rashid and Abdul Manan Bukhari and Shahid Saleem. The others who spoke on the occasion including Adv Aijaz Ahmad Dar and Journalist Bilal Bashir Bhat.
Addressing a jam packed gathering, APHC Chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said the main cause of continuous bloodshed, torture and interminable oppression upon Kashmiris was denial of their birth right-right to self determination to choose their political future. He said that Kashmiris are not begging, but they are demanding their right which has been pledged by India and UN to them.
In the context of international affairs, Mirwaiz said the world is accepting the fact that the rights of people can’t be suppressed by using force. He said the biggest achievement of hurriyat and Kashmiris was that they have remained steadfast for demanding their political rights since 1947, adding, this was the symbol of alive political movements worldwide. He said Kashmiris have watered the freedom struggle with their blood and India should read the writings on the wall at earnest.
Referring to Kashmir struggle, Mirwaiz reminded UN of its basic role as a world body towards the Kashmir dispute, adding, the UN has failed in discharging its duties regarding the Kashmir issue. He said till Kashmir issue is not resolved, the usefulness of UN would be questioned.
Mirwaiz said elections were no substitute to right to self determination. He said such a process would have no bearing on disputed status of Kashmir, nor now, neither it had any since 1947.
APHC Chairman said Kashmiris have waged their war against the autocratic rulers in 1931 and are continuing do so after partition till date.
Referring to Indian union, he said the country should not deceive people regarding Kashmir issue and present the true picture of this dispute before them.
As Kashmir is going through a critical phase in their history, Mirwaiz said Kashmiris should show unanimity, cooperation, stability and solidarity on all levels so as to defeat the adversaries. On the occasion, Mirwaiz welcomed Peoples Political Party leader, Hilal Ahmad War, upon his joining the Hurriyat. He said hurriyat was a forum and resistance leaders should come and join the united forum and present their point of view through this effective platform.
Addressing the seminar, senior Hurriyat leader Abdul Ghani Bhat said that Kashmiris have never usurped the rights of any, nor they will allow their own rights to be snatched by others. He said the more Kashmiris are oppressed and their rights are violated, it will firm their will and resolve which will ultimately take strengthen the freedom struggle.
During the seminar, a film featuring the rights violation over the past decades was also shown.