Kashmir Solidarity Day
By the Editor

LIKE past, the observance of the Kashmir Solidarity Day—on Feb-5 and that too, with one voice is a clear expression of the bona fide reality that India can in no way delude the world opinion – any more.

Eventually – the New Delhi rulers shall have to bow before the explicit will of the people of the Himalayan State of Jammu and Kashmir, who are struggling to achieve their birth right of self-determination, in line with the United Nations resolutions—at every cost.

If truth be told, the steadfast Kashmiris are, in fact writing an inspiring golden chapter in their epic history by making supreme sacrifices with the advent of every sunup.

One can’t forget the unique and atypical facet, the Kashmiris have. Of-course, on this episode – the Kashmir Issue. What’s happening in India held-Kashmir [IHK]? At the hands of the so-called and pseudo champion of ‘democracy’ and ‘secularism’—India. It’s nothing less than a bleak panic.

Nowhere in the world, such a ghastly state terrorism exists. And that too – specifically in the 21st century.

When every nation, irrespective of ones’ scope or size is fully conscious of it’s rights and obligations. Is far away from all types of coercions.

Hates scuffles and skirmishes. Instead loves amity and tranquility. Hence is engaged in resist. Relentlessly against tyranny. Just get through the perspective of the history of struggle for freedom in Jammu & Kashmir State. Every aspect of Indian atrocities shall surface like the days of Pharos.

Yet, least upset by the straps of terror, unleashed by over a million Indian troops engaged in acts of perpetuating atrocities and brutalities on the innocent people in IHK – each and every Kashmiri, irrespective of age or gender, is overtly resolute to carry on the justified struggle until the realization of their valid, lawful, legitimate and prime endeavor of smashing the manacles of the Indian repression to seek their universally-accepted birth right of self-determination – at the earliest.

No doubt, the bold and audacious Kashmiri people are swiftly winning feelings of affinity, adore, love and affection from every peace-loving nation around the globe—of-course with Pakistan atop.

Amid diverse types of steps – phrased as ‘Confidence Building Measures’ which are ought to be a ‘prelude’ to the birth of an amiable environ in South Asia – with a singular point of ensuring optimal focus on the dilemma of the subjugated Kashmiris – the Solidarity Day is being observed all-over Pakistan and in Azad Kashmir on February-5, in a manner that reiterates Pakistan's abiding moral, political and diplomatic support to the people of Kashmir struggling for their freedom in the charismatic State, famous as Paradise on Earth.

Capacious programmes have been finalized to communicate Pakistan’s resolute solidarity with the Kashmiri people.

The day is to be observed with the sole objective of seeking a peaceful solution of this longstanding Kashmir Issue and to pass on a pragmatic message to the global community with logical ways and means, especially to the foreign media to grip its comprehensive attention on the Kashmir problem, which has been and would continue to be; the root cause of persistent tension in South Asia— till its solution in a logical and vindicated way.

Keeping the marvelous traditions intact, February-5, 2008 would also be a public holiday. Amid a pledged scenario, the day shall dawn with special prayers for the martyrs of Kashmir, victory of the freedom struggle and expression of solidarity with the Kashmiri people.

Besides one-minute silence at 10:00 in the morning – mass rallies, symposia, walks-for-peace, conventions, meetings and speech declamations, a unique ceremony takes place at the bridges—where a human chain comprising Pakistanis and Kashmiris surfaces to convey solidarity with each other— of-course as the hallmark of the day-long events.

Besides pre-polls caretaker set-up in Pakistan – ruling party in Azad Kashmir; the Muslim Conference as well as representatives of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (AJK Chapter) are to partake in the noble mission, including the functions at the refugee camps.

Whereas the Lok Virsa is hopefully to depict the heritage of the Jammu and Kashmir State, the Pakistan National Council of the Arts plans an exhibition of painting titled ‘DAY SHALL DAWN’ portraying the angst and ordeal of the Kashmiri people.

Art pieces of the fêted Pakistani visual artists are to be put on display. Together with any other segment of society, the Pakistani painters are to illustrate their solidarity with the shackled Kashmiri people through their skilled brush with flickering colors in red-tones; depicting the tip of blood flow in IHK to transmit the tragedy of Occupied Kashmir—to the ‘Civilized World’.

By all factual perceptions, the matchless proceedings of the Kashmir Solidarity Day are sure to serve as an eye-opener for the comity of nations to assert its utmost weight on India to give up its egotistical stance by bending before the sincere and truthful offers of Pakistan to come to the table of apex-level talks for an early de-escalation of the uptight state of affairs in this pitch of the Orb.

Though there are little chances to seize an ideal situation. Yet, the circumstances call for optimum exercise of restraint and responsibility in the best interest of the peace in the South Asia which can only be made possible with the solution of the core issue of Kashmir, reflecting the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.

The index of history beams the authenticity that Pakistan has whole-heartedly supported the voice of Kashmiris ever since 1947-48.

It has never drifted, even slightly from its national resolve and the command of the Father of the Nation, Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah [RA] in extending its political, moral and diplomatic support to the Kashmir Cause — at all fora.

Even though – Pakistan did face Indian aggression, but it has always remained undaunted, steadfast and resolute in its commitment to the emancipation of the Kashmiri people.

We feel optimistic that such a awe-inspiring support shall persist—even in times ahead and rousing slogan of ‘Kashmir Bannay Gaa Pakistan’ [Kashmir shall become (the part) of Pakistan], harbingered by the apex Kashmir leader, late Ch. Ghulam Abbas – subsequently shielded and disseminated by his political heir Sardar Abdul Qayyum Khan shall in no way, be let fade away for any reason—what-so-ever it may.

To recap, it’s, awful that Indian despotism and tyranny against the Kashmiris has mounted over the period of time [which persists even today].

Almost a million Indian troops are brutalizing the Kashmiri people with no pause, besides resorting to massive human rights’ violations—to the hideous and naughty level.

It’s a topic on record that India had occupied the State of Jammu & Kashmir by landing its troops in utter insolence for the Indian Partition Plan and in the absence of any accession document.

Not only this, with the passage of time, India opted for a hideous, yet futile exercise and backed out of its explicit commitments, enshrined in the UN Security Council resolutions to provide Kashmiris an opportunity to exercise their right to self-determination through a free, fair and impartial plebiscite.

Simultaneously, New Delhi has been and is still discounting the promises made with Kashmiris by Indian leaders including Pandit JL Nehru to let the Kashmiris go their way—if at all, they [the Kashmiris] would not want to stay with India.

In the midst of such a milieu, it’s simply deplorable that India is reluctant to accept the ground realities and is forcibly occupying a part of Jammu & Kashmir – where close to point a million Kashmiris have, by now laid down lives in their vindicated struggle for freedom from the Indian bondage.

At the onset of the CBMs, it appeared ‘perceptible’ and in a way ‘soothing’ that the Indian headship has at last realized the sensitivity of the Kashmir Issue and wisdom seemed being ‘float-up’ on it to seek resolution of the festering dispute.

Hitherto, it has emerged nothing more than a ‘figment of the imagination’. Or a hallucination; dream; or a castle in the sky. India’s attitude towards Baghliar Dam overtly rays its typical style of arrogance. So how can one expect that she [India] would conveniently agree to talk on Kashmir? If so happens, it would be nothing less than a miracle.

Keeping in view such an attitude of India, we would like to caution Pakistani leadership not to be so flexible in dealings with India. However, with an elfin optimism we wish, the overtures to lead as a device for steps forward—which, otherwise seems to be a taxing and complex task.

Without a doubt, Kashmir is jugular vein of Pakistan and it cannot evidently abandon it under any conditions. There ought to be no ambiguity on this account.

The observance of the Kashmir Solidarity Day is, thus an unambiguous manifestation of Pakistan’s commitment to the veracity.

Not only the world, even the New Delhi rulers who-so-ever they have been, are and would-be are familiar with it very well.

Manifold ploys as and when applied by India, divergent to this realism have fetched for India nothing except a global anger, vexation and mortification.

Hence New Delhi is ought to eschew such a mindset now – if at all it is sincere for an affluent South Asia—with peace and harmony along equilibrium, backed by mutual dignity and honor as the podium of such a vision.

That rests only in the solution of the Kashmir dispute—under UN aegis, as committed.

On the eve of Kashmir Solidarity Day, we would like to re-assure our brethren on both sides of the superfluous Line of Control [LoC] that the heartbeat of each and every Pakistani has been and shall continue to remain persistent as synchronized with them even beyond the moment they achieve their cherished goal—in what-ever way, they deem apt.●