Mahaz condemns Lahore Attack

President Jammu Kashmir Mahaz-e-Azadi (MeA) Mir Mohammed Iqbal in a statement has expressed heartfelt sympathies with Pakistan Government over the loss of lives in Lahore on Wednesday , who died in a suicide blast , and has strongly condemned the brutal and a barbaric act, which is done at the behest of those , who are trying to destabilize Pakistan as a country . “Pakistan is a brave nation and it cannot be cowed down by such like acts,” Mir said, adding “Enemies of Pakistan must know that stability of Pakistan mean stability of whole South Asia.”
“ Pakistan is a sovereign country and has a capacity to deal such like incursions ,effectively and dedicatedly ,”he added, Pak army is the most disciplined force and they have the aptitude to deal the eventualities , which are devised to weaken Pakistan .

Mahaz believes in meaningful dialogue

Jammu Kashmir Mahaz-e-Azadi (MeA) , convened a weekly meeting on Wednesday , at its headquarters Srinagar-chaired by its President ,Mir Mohammad Iqbal , which was attended by Mohammad Shafi Mir, Mohammad Yousuf Kaloo, Jamsheed Ahmad Qureshi, Manzoor Ahmad besides other MeA leaders .
An elaborative discussion was held on various organizational issues along with fast changing political situation in South Asia vis-à-vis Kashmir.
MeA expressed happiness over OIC`s move, in which Secretary General Organization of Islamic Countries, Professor Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, who chaired a meeting of contact group in 36th session of council of foreign ministers and stressed on the need to resume composite dialogue between India and Pakistan to settle the long pending issue of Kashmir.
President MeA urged upon member countries of OIC especially Saudi Arabia , Turkey, Iran to utilize their foreign offices to daze India for not fulfilling the commitments and promises, which she had made with Kashmiris.
MeA always believes in discourse , but to open the channels of communication, dialogue should be meaningful, result oriented and in accordance with the aspirations of common Kashmiris.
Meanwhile in the meeting MeA welcomed President Barak Obama`s Kashmir remarks –because Kashmir being the bone of contention between two nuclear neighbours of sub-continent, who have always remained at crossroads ,it is acceptable Kashmir solution , which can bring permanent peace in the region.
In the meeting glowing tributes were paid to Arif Ayoub, who achieved martyrdom on Tuesday, MeA reaffirmed that the mission of martyrs shall be taken to the logical end, come what may!

Mahaz thanks people ; praises Mirwaiz Umer

President Jammu Kashmir Mahaz-e-Azadi Mir Mohammad Iqbal in a statement has thanked people of Kashmir for making Eidgah Chalo rally a grand success and praised the dynamic leadership of Young Mirwaiz , Molvi Mohammad Umer Farooq. “ No matter all issues in world get solved through dialogue , but India has always remained non-serious on resolution of Kashmir ,” Mir said, Kashmir being the ‘alma mater’ for all impasses between Pakistan and India ,so its negotiable settlement can usher a new epoch of prosperity and development in the region with propensity of progress , however the solution of Kashmir must be at par with the wishes and aspiration of people of Jammu Kashmir, Iqbal added, saying , “ Thursday’s mammoth gathering at Eidgah , called in view to commemorate the martyrdom of Shaheed-e-Milat Moulana Mohammad Farooq, Shaheed-e-Hurriyat Kh. Abdul Gani Lone , Martyrs of Hawal and other martyrs of Kashmir is an eye opener to the fact that India has applied all sorts of subjugation tactics to die down the on going freedom movement but resolve of Kashmiris and their sagacity will definitely take this sacred struggle to the logical conclusion.” Iqbal maintained that Pro-freedom leadership is determined to carry on the mission of martyrs to the commonsensical end, and MeA is never against any discourse but it should be result oriented and meaningful. He reiterated that Kashmir being the nuclear flash- point in South Asia , on its claims and counter India and Pakistan have fought three conventional wars besides Kargil battle, therefore Obama administration must help naïve Kashmiris to get rid from the tyranny of Indian occupational rule by supporting their birth right- right of right to self determination as guaranteed by auspices of UN Security council through its resolutions.

Hurriyat Conference a real custodian of martyrs: Mirwaiz

Chairman All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), Mirwaiz Moulvi Mohammad Umer Farooq on Wednesday arranged a one day blood donation camp at historical Jamia Masjid and Razikadal in commemoration of Shaheed-e-Milat, Moulana Mohammad Farooq and other martyrs. Mirwaiz said, “Hurriyat is committed to take the sacrifices of naïve people to the logical conclusion,“ he added, “We are real custodians of martyrs and immense sacrifices rendered by common stock of people will bear fruits in near future.” Moulvi Umer Farooq reiterated that no peace is possible in South Asia, if Kashmir remains unresolved and welcomed a news piece of New York Times regarding Kashmir -- termed it as an objective professional approach and urged upon common people to make Eidgah Challo (Election Rejection Rally) a grand success and show to the world of conscience that façade elections is not an alternative to the plebiscite.A delegation led by Executive Member APHC and Acting Chairman Jammu Kashmir Peoples League Mukhtar Ahmad Waza along with senior Peoples League Leaders which include Gh. Nabi Darzi, Mohammad Maqbool, Sofi and Gh. Moh-i-din shah visited house of Shaheed Manzoor Ahmad Beig -- paid rich tributes to him and extends heartfelt condolences with the bereaved family. Mukhtar Waza describing the killing of Beig as a brutal and savage act and security agencies had been given free rein to kill innocent people despite the so-called Government’s tall claims of upholding human rights norms in Jammu Kashmir. Waza demands exemplary punishment to the guilty personnel to prevent the recurrence of such incidents.Later on they visited house of Shaheed S. Hamed Wani, one of the founder member of Peoples League whose house has been looted by burglars last night, who have lifted cash & kind and has expresses sympathy with the family, the delegation visited the house of Mohammad Abdullah Tarri, General Secretary DFP and prayed for the early recovery from the heart ailment.A Hurriyat delegation led by Senior Muslim Conference leader Shabir Ahmad Dar visited Allochi-bagh and paid rich tributes to Manzoor Ahmad Beig, killed by notorious SOG personnel, while speaking to the mourners Dar said that people of Jammu Kashmir must rise up against such like atrocities and the terror let lose by Indian armed forces clearly shows their cowardly behaviour in Kashmir. Meanwhile President Jammu Kashmir Mahaz-e-Azadi, Mir Mohammad Iqbal in a statement has paid glowing tributes to Mohammad Yaseen Durani, spokesperson of Peoples Political Party and extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. In the meantime chairman IPP and APHC human rights cell Mohammad Yousuf Naqash has also paid rich tributes to Durani and chairperson Muslim Khawateen Markaz Yasmeen Raja has also paid homage to the deceased, while as Hurriyat conference prayed peace to the departed soul.

No just struggle can be suppressed by coercive means and methods: APHC

An unusual meeting was convened at Hurriyat Headquarters Srinagar ,chaired by Senior Hurriyat and Muslim Conference Leader Shabir Ahmad Dar, attended by Senior Hurriyat leaders , which include Javaid Ahmad Mir, Shahid-Ul-Islam , Ghulam Nabi Zaki , Hakeem Abdul Rashid and Mohammad Yousuf Naqash. In the get-together all arrangements for 21st May were discussed at a stretch -to make election rejection rally a grand success-it was also felt that people at large have stayed away from Sham parliamentary elections in Jammu Kashmir ,so is an opportune time for every Kashmiri to rise-up to the occasion and demonstrate their will for achieving the cherished goal ‘Freedom.’
Serious considerations were given to the fact that the realization felt at international level and urgency sensed by civilized world is testimony to the reality that no just struggle can be suppressed by coercive means and methods .
Meanwhile Chairman Jammu Kashmir Peoples League Sheikh Yaqoob has urged people to make 21st May a success, while as President Jammu Kashmir Mahaz-e-Azadi Mir Mohammad Iqbal has also advocated in same tone and content .

On going freedom movement will continue till to the cherished goal ‘Freedom’:Mahaz

Mahaz Media Cell:President Jammu Kashmir Mahaz-e-Azadi Mir Mohammad Iqbal in a statement said that rightly Jammu Kashmir Mahaz-e-Azadi(MeA) couldn’t be observed on 7th May ,its raising day - MeA was stipulated on this day in 1977, under the dynamic leadership of Sofi Mohammad Akber at the same time, it is also true that due to uncertain political situation every activity got halted .
Any way in view of 7th May (raising day) , MeA has decided to observe it in a simple way that too on 16th May 2009 at Rajbagh Office , people who are wedded with MeA called Mahazis` have assembled with the pledge and resolve that the on going freedom movement will continue till to the cherished goal , “Freedom”-in South Asia peace can only be restored ,if Kashmir issue is resolved peacefully as per the wishes, desires ,aspirations and sentiments of common stock of people of Jammu Kashmir,Iqbal said:“ Patron MeA Mohammad Azam Inqulabi in last year’s raising day propounded the roadmap for the acceptable and durable solution of Kashmir - the view point- for the those who are at the helm of affairs in Pakistan and India having objective thinking must literally accept the proposal ;now the question is that will the proposal will be given practical shape, which matters!”
Mir Mohammad Iqbal maintained that the responsible leaders of both India and Pakistan must expedite in sorting out an honourable and peaceful solution of Kashmir tangle, after everything else Kashmiris get pulverized in the political grinder of two countries - India and Pakistan must have the strong feeling that naïve Kashmiris as a small nation have rendered immense and exemplarily sacrifices . So, will this nation be forced to surrender -no absolutely not !
In today’s assemblage we appeal to our Kashmiri brethren that have full faith on Allah. Worldly acumen and required steps are at its own place but at last all arrangements and proposals are to be left before Almighty :Who is Lord of all worlds, Mir added.
MeA prays for the early recovery of Patron Mahaz, Mohammad Azam Inqulabi, whose is suffering from bad health conditions and his produced plan may get approval, so that Sub-continent will get respite from the uncertainly and can usher a soothing stage to the people of South Asia .
May Almighty approve the sacrifices of Kashmiris and in the very near future our nation will get perpetual respite from tyranny and trauma (Ameen).
The meeting was also attended by Mohammad Shafi Mir, Haji Mohammad Afzal Mir , Mohammad Yousuf Kaloo, Jamsheed Ahmad Qureshi , Mohammad Ayoub Ahanger spoke on the occasion.

Anti-polls strike, demos in occupied Kashmir

In occupied Kashmir, the fifth and the last phase of Indian parliamentary elections, today, was marked with complete protest strike and anti-polls demonstrations. A large number of people took to the streets with anti-election slogans at Bomai in Sopore and in Baramulla while Indian police personnel subjected the protestors in Wetrigam and Bandipore to brute force arresting several of them.
Thousands of policemen and paramilitary troopers wearing bulletproof jackets and carrying assault rifles marched the deserted streets of Srinagar and other towns of the valley. The troops had erected the barricades and laid concertina wires to foil anti-election protests.
A very low turnout was recorded in Sopore, Bomai, Baramulla, Pattan, Palhalan, Magaam, Wetrigam and Bandipore. Indian troops forcibly herded people towards the polling booths at Lalpora and Tikkipora in Lolab, Saihepora in Handwara and Brat in Sopore. The APHC Chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, in a statement in Srinagar, said that farcical polls were meaningless and irrelevant in the presence of seven hundred thousand occupation troops and after placing Hurriyet leaders in detention and house arrest. Besides the APHC Chairman, several other pro-freedom leaders continue to remain under stringent house arrest.
(some inputs of KMS)

Elections have no bearing on the nature of the dispute: Mahaz

Jammu Kashmir Mahaz-e-Azadi (MeA) in a statement has strongly condemned to convertinad Umer fthe continued house arrest of Mirwaiz Molvi Mohammad Umer faroow, Nayeem Khan, Saleem Geelani whole of the North Kashmir into a complete military garrison, were they are staging another phase of ‘forced democracy.’ “We are never against, democratic process, but to hold elections in disputed territory the process as per internal de-jure becomes farcical, therefore MeA rejects these sham elections,” said Mir Mohammad Iqbal, President MeA, adds ,”We are ready to participate in democratic discourses under UN supervision , if meant to solve the vexed issue of Kashmir.”
President MeA reiterated that in spite of elections from 1952 to 2009, three wars between India and Pakistan happened, so these so-called elections have no bearing on the nature of the dispute. MeA maintains that best way to register the democratic protest against these sham elections is to- stay away from the process, thus people of north Kashmir are urged to remain aloof from self-styled parliamentary elections in Kashmir and remain cautious against those unscrupulous elements, who in the name of pro-Kashmir slogans are trying to mesmerize naive people fallaciously .

Mahaz applauds Norwegian Christian Democrats

Jammu Kashmir Mahaz-e-Azadi(MeA) in a statement has praised Norwegian Christian Democrats (KrF) -Inger Lise Hansen urged upon the Norwegian government to play a crucial role by persuading both India and Pakistan to resolve six decade old Kashmir dispute.
“No peace is possible in South Asia ,unless the core issue of Kashmir is not addressed with serious approach,” said President MeA, Mir Mohammad Iqbal, adding, “Present world is run by economic and fiscal polices in the format of open market financial system, so its progress demands perpetual tranquility: can evolve in South Asia by the resolution of Kashmir.”
“The region being the young market , where there is lot of prospect to explore it, which can reach to maturation stage for centuries together,” Mir said, for the sake of Asian people Both Pakistan and India can play a big role to develop the South socially, politically and economically ,therefore it is obligatory on both the countries to solve Kashmir issue through a result oriented discourse , respecting the sentiments of Common Kashmiris.
It is worth to mention that Deputy Chair of the KrF Inger Lise Hansen in a party release, said, “The conflict in Kashmir has been in a dead lock for 60 years, and Norway should offer to take the role as a mediator and put more pressure on the parties of the conflict to reach a final solution.”

Lest We Forget/By Waseem Shah

May 8 reminds us one the darkest and bloodiest day in the Kashmir’s history of occupation and suppression. It was on this day in the year 1991 that about 29 innocent people were brutally martyred by C.R.P.F near martyr’s graveyard Khnayar, when a funeral procession of 3 local militants killed in an encounter was going on, trigger happy C.R.P.F personnel run amok and fired indiscriminately at the people adding another day in the long list of bloody massacres in Kashmir.

Kashmir’s history is full of such acts were humanity was putted to shame and these are in no way acts of human rights violation but war crimes committed as to spread fear psychosis among people of Kashmir demanding their inherent, pledged, fully deserved and unfettered right of self determination. And it is the denial of this basic right by which peace has eluded and the rein of uncertainty is prevailing in the sub-continent.

It is due to the supreme sacrifices offered by lakhs of Kashmiris who gave their red hot blood which took this dispute from cold storage and highlighted it in international arena. Conscious and valiant people of Kashmir will never allow letting these sacrifices go waste. Sagacity and prudence demands resolving this vexed issue in tune with the national aspirations of Kashmiris otherwise its inherent potential can destabilize the peace of whole South Asia.

Mahaz praises people of Srinager

President Jammu Kashmir Mahaz-e-Azadi(MeA), Mir Mohammd Iqbal in a statement has thanked and praised people of Srinagar for staying away from Sham Parliamentary elections in Kashmir. Iqbal said, “This has once again strongly proved that the façade elections in Kashmir have no bearing on the nature of dispute,” adding, “By pressure tactics and entice in the name of fake development can`t kill the resolute of Kashmiris.” Mahaz-e-Azadi believes in overall growth associated with progress but can only be ensured by durable and acceptable resolution of Kashmir, respecting wishes-sentiments of common people of Jammu Kashmir, Mir said: “We are never and never have been against any democratic process but to hold sham elections under the manifold of Indian constitution in Kashmir as apart of India is unacceptable to us , we are ready to participate in the democratic course , if it is held under the aegis of UN- meant to solve the Kashmir issue, Dr. Farooq Abdullah’s ,so-called advice to pro-freedom people speaks his bewilderment.”
President MeA maintained that Kashmir being the nuclear flash point in the region ,if remains unresolved can invite another combat rather a full scale nuclear war-a manmade catastrophe- therefore to guarantee peace in South Asia, it is obligatory for Pakistan and India to resolve the issue for their own benefits and interests .

APHC expresses deep sorrow over the death of passengers in Kishtwar, Jammu

APHC in a statement has passed condolence resolution -- expressed deep sorrow at the tragic death of dozens of passengers in a tragic accident at Kishtwar on Monday. APHC prayed that let the departed souls rest in peace and the next of kith and kin have the patience and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss of the members of the family, spokesman said.
APHC has strongly condemned the continuous house arrest of chairman APHC Mirwaiz Moulvi Mohammad Umer Farooq, Executive Member Aga Syed Al Moosvi Al Safvi, Senior Peoples Conference Leader Dr. Gh. Mohammad Hubbi, Provincial President Nayeem Ahmad Khan, spokesman said APHC also denounces the house arrest of Zaffar Akber Bhat and illegal detention of Hakeem Abdul Rashid and Mohammad Yousuf Naqash.
Meanwhile Executive Member APHC and Acting Chairman Jammu Kashmir Peoples League, Mukhtar Ahmad Waza in a statement has expressed profound sorrow over the death of more than 2 dozen people: in a terrible road accident at Kishtwar, Jammu on Monday. Mukhtar Waza extends deep sympathies with the bereaved, and prays peace to the departed souls.
Peoples League strongly denounces the raid on Peoples League Head Office at Rajbagh Srinagar wherein Senior Peoples League Leader Shakeel-ur-Rehman and Office Superintendent Ghulam Mohidin Shah where psychologically tortured, party condemns the continuous house arrest of Chairman APHC Mirwaiz Moulvi Mohammad Umer Farooq besides other pro-freedom leaders and supports the call given by the chairman All Parties Hurriyat Conference.
In the meantime President Jammu Kashmir Mahaz-e-Azadi (MeA) Mir Mohammad Iqbal in a statement has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the death of more than 2 dozen commuters, who died in a terrible road accident at Kishtwar. Mahaz extends heartfelt sympathies with the bereaved families and prays perpetual peace to the departed souls. Meanwhile MeA reprehends continuous house arrest of chairman APHC Moulvi Mohammad Umer Farooq besides other pro-freedom leaders. “It is Hurriyat leadership which has given a space for comprehensive peaceful dialogue over Kashmir,” Iqbal said, adding, “To cage pro-freedom leaders can give ugly turn to the situation, for which New-Delhi shall be held fully responsible”.

Mahaz hails Mirwaiz for novel move

President Jammu Kashmir Mahaz-e-Azadi(MeA) Mir Mohammad Iqbal in a statement has strongly denounced the brute police action rendered on peaceful protestors at Shair-e-Khas Srinagar on Sunday , in view of the restrictions imposed by the occupational authorities to bar pro-freedom people from attending the meeting called by Mirwaiz Molvi Mohammad Umer Farooq, Chairman All Parties Hurriyat Conference against religious interference , Kashmiri Muslims under duress have been thwarted to offer Juma prayers for seven consecutive Fridays,which has unmasked the tyrant face of India and their sleuths . MeA supports the call given by Chairman APHC to unfurl black flags from Monday as a part of new strategy to impart a novel course to resistance movement ;which is apt in the times now-people are urged to toe the line drawn by amalgam`s supremo to show moral fiber of responsibility to the on going freedom struggle –so that civilized world and think tanks of India will come to know that freedom sentiment prevalent in the heart of hearts among the inhabitants of common stock of people in Kashmir can`t be killed by the pulls or pressures, Mir said, adding “Mahaz expresses full satisfaction on the leadership of Molvi Mohammad Umer Farooq ,whose dynamic headship will lead the nation in a right direction”
Mir Mohammad Iqbal maintained that the freedom struggle will continue till to the logical end.

Religious interference intolerable: APHC

All parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) in a statement strongly reprehends the continuous house arrest of Chairman Mirwaiz Molvi Mohammad Umer Farooq, who is suffering from the multiple disc ailment and condemns the constant house- lying-in of Executive member, Chairman Anjuman-e-Sahrie Shain, Agha Syed Hassan Almosvi Asafvi.
Meanwhile Senior leader of APHC, and Peoples Conference, Dr. Ghulam Mohammad Hubbi, despite deteriorating health condition: kept under illegal detention and Senior Hurriyat leader Hakeem Abdul Rashid has been shifted to Central Jail Srinagar, APHC Spokesman said.
“To cage Pro-freedom leaders by various methods has exposed the true character of puppet government ruling Jammu Kashmir and seems hell-bent to continue the wayward act ” spokesman APHC said, adding, “Not allowing Kashmiri Muslims to offer Juma Prayers at historical Jamia Masjid for consecutive seven Fridays is surely intervention into the religious affairs of Muslims, which can`t be tolerated and this like act reveals the era of 19th century , tyrant Sikh ruler ”
“To place Pro-freedom leaders under stringent Confinement to their houses can not slay their determination towards the just cause to which they are wedded with , we salute the resolute of naïve Kashmiris,” he added, President Mahaz-e-Azadi(MeA) Mir Mohammad Iqbal has felicitated peoples of South Kashmir for staying away from sham parliamentary elections and has strongly denounced the occupied authorities in Kashmir for not allowing people to offer Juma Prayers at Jamia Masjid.
In the meantime General secretary Itihad-ul Muslimeen , Ghulam Hassan Mjaroo has also deprecated over the intervention into religious affairs of Kashmiri Muslims by not allowing to observe Friday congregation at Jamia Masjid, while as Chairman Jammu Kashmir Salvation Movement Zaffar Akber Bhat has also spoken in same tone and content.