Islamabad, August 14: Syed Faiz Naqshbandi Convener of Hurriyat (M) greeted the Government and people of Islamic Republic of Pakistan on 73rd Independence Day.
“Pakistan is the backbone of Kashmiris and is extending all political, moral and diplomatic support to Kashmiris for achievement of right to self-determination. Our hearts beat together, and Kashmiris all over the world will celebrate this day. Pakistani flage will be hoisted in Srinagar and other places of Jammu and Kashmir, “Naqshbandi said.
“The Indian government, in violation of international law and UN resolutions, annexed Jammu and Kashmir with military might and the aim is to change the, character of Jammu and Kashmir.” he says adding, “Kashmiris have great concern and it could have serious consequences for the region.”
Naqshbandi strongly condemned “the intensified systematic repression and campaign of fake encounters imposed by the Indian authorities.”
He said Kashmiris will continue their “struggle for right of self determination despite Indian state terrorism.”