Mirwaiz calls for unity in pro-freedom camp

  (Urges for mass participation in Eid prayers in Eidgah)
Srinagar: In an important development related to pro-freedom politics, Chairman Hurriyat Conference (M), Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Friday expressed hope that the pro-freedom leadership would forge unity for the larger interest of the “movement” while as made an appeal for participating in the congregational prayers on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr at the Eidgah grounds here.
Mirwaiz who addressed a massive gathering at the historic Jamia Masjid on Jumat-ul-Vida, which was also observed as a Yaum-Quds and Yaum-Kashmir, said unity and consensus in the pro-freedom camp was imperative for taking the movement to its logical conclusion, and his led Hurriyat faction will be sending delegations tomorrow to meet both Hurriyat (G) chairman, Syed Ali Geelani and Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chief, Yasin Malik in this regard.
 “History is witness to the fact that the pulpit of Jamia Masjid has been at the forefront as far as maintaining unity and seeking justice for Kashmiris is concerned.
 As the Mirwaiz and chairman of the Hurriyat Conference I have been striving for the same.
 Therefore, the pro-freedom leadership must unite at this critical juncture for the broader interests of the Kashmiri nation and to counter the government’s strategy to undermine the freedom movement,” he said.
Mirwaiz said he was happy that the pro-freedom leadership, including Syed Ali Geelani, is emphasizing the same demands put forth by his led Hurriyat faction before the Indian government.  “India must therefore start a meaningful dialogue with Pakistan and the people of Kashmir so that the region may witness a new era of peace, stability and prosperity,” he said, adding that “bitter” experiences in the past had made it clear that Kashmir can only be resolved through a sustainable and meaningful tripartite dialogue.
Mirwaiz said India should realise that using brute force in Kashmir hasn’t weakened, but intensified the resolve of the Kashmiri people who, he said, have already given numerous sacrifices for freedom.
Appealing people to observe the coming Eid-ul-Fitr with simplicity and austerity, Mirwaiz said people must help the poor and the needy in this hour of crisis.
Referring to the Yaum-Quds, Mirwaiz said the issue of Bait-ul-Muqaddas is a matter of religious importance to the Muslims across the globe and efforts need to be doubled for its “repossession, which is necessary.”
Mirwaiz also expressed support on behalf of the people of Kashmir to the flood ravaged Pakistan and its people.
Meanwhile, several Hurriyat Conference (M) leaders sought support for the resolution passed on the day at different mosques, shrines and imambaras. 
At Jamia Masjid, thousands of people responded with slogans as Mirwaiz passed the resolution which besides pledging to fight for the right to self determination denounced the  killing of 65 innocent civilian killings including women and children; repression and denial of political, social rights of the majority Muslim community, including restrictions on Friday prayers at Jamia Masjid; the “criminal” silence of the world over the grave human rights violations committed by India in Kashmir; the illegal Israeli occupation of the Bait-ul-Muqaddas while demanding demilirization of Kashmir, repealing “black” laws like AFSPA, PSA; an end to killings of innocent civilians, arbitrary arrests, human rights violations and allowing access to international rights groups to Kashmir;
unconditional release of political prisoners and youth arrested during the recent unrest; allowing people their democratic right to protest and concrete steps from both to initiate dialogue with the other two concerned parties to the Kashmir dispute, Kashmir and Pakistan so that the issue is resolved in accordance with the wishes and aspirations of the Kashmiri people.