While paying glowing tributes to martyrs of July 13, Jammu Kashmir Peoples Movement (JKPM), a constituent of Hurriyat (M) has described the day as a “historical in the national and political history of Jammu Kashmir.”
“On this day 84 years back in 1931, the people of Jammu and Kashmir expressed their desire to break the chains of centuries old slavery when people of the state publically denounced the autocratic rule of Dogra regime and in this event of external manifestation of their internal desire and love for freedom, scores of Muslims sacrificed their lives and hundreds suffered bullet injuries, as such the 13th of July is a day of foundation of our freedom struggle,” a spokesman of the JKPM Umer Arshad Inqalabi said in a statement here to Media.
“Since then the people of Jammu Kashmir are carrying the mission of the martyrs of 13th July in changing circumstances.”
The JKPM while paying tributes to the martyrs of 13th July promise to support and carry on the mission of these martyrs till the “goal of freedom” is achieved by the people of Jammu Kashmir, the spokesman added. The best way to pay tributes to martyrs of Jammu Kashmir will be to continue our struggle and will take a pledge on that day that we will continue our freedom movement till the solution of Kashmir issue as per the aspirations of People,”Umer said.
The JKPM also called upon the people and the political leadership to rise to the occasion and ‘cement unity’ in the ranks and file to pursue the path of ‘freedom struggle and achieve the noble goal of freedom.’ “The fragmentation and diverse political actions cannot serve the interests of the people and cause of freedom. The martyrs of 13th July 1931 shall remain in our enduring memories and let us pledge today to sign a fresh contract for achievement of our national goal of freedom and sink our differences and go together.”The spokesman JKPM said equally pays tributes to all the martyrs of ‘freedom struggle’ whose number exceeds six lakhs by now. The JKPM also expressed its deep concern on the killings of innocent people and called upon the Government of India to desist from the policy of state repression and subjugation of political and human rights of the people,” Umer said.
JKPM pays glowing tribute to Martyrs of 13th July
