JKPL Welcomes India Pakistan Dialogue

Senior APHC Leader and Vice Chairman Jammu Kashmir Peoples League, Mukhtar Ahmad Waza has welcomed the resumption of Indo-Pakistan dialogue and expressed hope that Kashmir issue will occupy a pivotal role in the discussion. Mukhtar Waza while addressing a public gathering in Mattan Anantnag said the recent offer of dialogue to Pakistan by India augurs well provided the subject of discussion is the core issue of Kashmir and this dialogue should fundamentally pave a-way for tripartite negotiations on Kashmir.

Waza opined that international facilitation and good offices of the friendly countries can push the process of reconciliation and help in the solution of outstanding problems while political far sight and statesman like approach will also help the process.

“What is essential is the realization of the aspiration of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and a reference to the people of Jammu and Kashmir for permanent and durable peace in south Asia,” he stated.

Waza also expressed serious concern over the worsening health conditions of pro-freedom leaders including Advocate Mian Abdul Qayoom, Advocate G. N. Shaheen, Zaffar Akber Bhat, Yasmeen Raja and activists. He said that New Delhi was keeping the leaders behind the bars to suppress the ongoing liberation movement. This has exposed India’s tall claims of being a democratic country.

Waza sought immediate intervention of international human rights bodies to ensure their release.