Sagar chairs provincial committee meeting, reviews arrangements
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Kashmir Provincial Committee Friday held a special meeting at the party headquarters to finalise preparations for the proposed protest in New Delhi, the observance of the death anniversary of Madar-e-Meherban Begum Akbar Jehan on July 11, and Martyrs’ Day on July 13.
The meeting was chaired by the party’s General Secretary, Ali Mohammad Sagar and attended by Additional General Secretary & MP Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan, Treasurer & MP Shammi Oberoi, Advisor to the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Nasir Aslam Wani, Cabinet Ministers Sakina Itoo and Javed Dar, Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq, Women’s Wing President Shameema Firdous, Senior leader Mubarak Gul, National Conference MLAs from Kashmir province, zonal and district presidents, constituency in-charges, provincial office-bearers, and specially invited members. The meeting was convened by Provincial President Showkat Ahmad Mir.
During the four-hour deliberations, participants unanimously endorsed National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah’s decision to organise a protest demonstration at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Speakers said the protest aims to project the voice of the people of Jammu and Kashmir at the national level in a strong and effective manner.
The meeting reiterated that the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood is a constitutional and democratic right of its people, not a concession or favour. Participants recalled that the Union Government had assured both Houses of Parliament and the Supreme Court of India that statehood would be restored, asserting that there is no justification for any further delay in fulfilling the commitment.
Reaffirming the party’s resolve to continue its democratic, peaceful and responsible struggle, the participants said the proposed protest would represent the aspirations and sentiments of the people while forcefully demanding the immediate restoration of statehood and constitutional guarantees.
The meeting also finalised arrangements to observe the death anniversary of Madar-e-Meherban Begum Akbar Jehan on July 11 and Martyrs’ Day on July 13 with due solemnity and respect.
Party leaders paid tribute to Begum Akbar Jehan’s enduring contributions to social welfare, education and public service, saying her legacy would continue to inspire future generations. They also paid rich tributes to the martyrs of Jammu and Kashmir, describing their sacrifices as a guiding light for the younger generation.