Srinagar, November 21(Scoop News)- A special convention of newly formed Jammu Kashmir Awami Muttahida Mahaz (JKAMM) was today held in South Kashmir. The convention was attended by distinguished personalities and intellectuals of South Kashmir. Among others the convention was addressed by State Secretary CPI (M), Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami, President Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) Hakim Mohammad Yasin, President KJNDF Abdul Rashid Kabuli and Lok Janashakti Party leader Sanjay Saraf.
While addressing the convention CPI(M) State Secretary Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami described the formation of Awami Muttahida Mahaz (AMM) as a beginning of a process which he said can lead to formation of an alternative political platform for addressing the burning issues faced by the people of Jammu and Kashmir at the present juncture. He said that the initial effort in the form of this front may not be equal to the challenges we are facing at present, but we hope to succeed as we are clear and honest in our agenda and objectives. By clarity of programme and honesty of purpose the front can fight the odds. He invited all the political, intellectual, civil society and other groups to come forward and strengthen the hands of AMM.
The CPI (M) leader stressed on the fact that the Kashmir issue and other related problems can not be resolved in isolation and we have to monitor and analyze the developments taking place in the entire South Asia. He highlighted the distinct and definite identity of Kashmir and said that tolerance and mutual brotherhood which are the hallmarks of Kashmiriyat have remained intact, despite assaults and conspiracies.
Referring to Afghanistan Tarigami said that international players who represent hegemony and domination have destroyed many countries and they should and could not be allowed to do the same in other areas, on the pretext of resolving issues. “Gun of any kind and from any side is not the solution” he said. He appealed the separatist leadership to come forward and cooperate in mitigating the problems faced by the people of the state adding that in the past these leaders have even entered the election fray and remained very active in politics.
In his address President PDF Hakim Mohammad Yasin highlighted the aims and objectives of AMM and said that it will strive for peace, development, dignified life and bright future for Jammu and Kashmir. He criticized the government for its corrupt and objectionable policy regarding recruitment in various government departments. He demanded uniform policy and criteria for short listing and selection of the candidates who have applied for different government jobs. Hakim Yasin welcomed the recent positive developments in Indo-Pak relations resulting in the ceasefire on borders. He castigated the administration for re-arresting the elderly separatist leader. Sayed Ali Shah Geelani.
President JKNDF Abdul Rashid Kabuli lauded the people and leadership of South Kashmir for their struggle against repression, corruption and mismanagement of the government. He criticized the apathy of the administration towards South Kashmir and said that the newly formed front will fight against corruption and frauds rampant in all departments and organizations. In this connection he cited the recent exposure of the bunglings in Board of Professional Entrance Examination (BOPEE) and said that the persons responsible for these bunglings represent the corrupt bureaucracy of the State.
Lok Janashakti Party Leader Sanjay Saraf alleged that the power hungry political parties are diverting the attention of people from the real issues whenever elections are eminent. He also alleged that the present coalition government has proved a total failure. He said that the government has taken no concrete and result oriented measures for addressing the burning issues of unemployment, resulting in the frustration of youth and wastage of their energy.
All the leaders of the front, who addressed the convention made it clear that political uncertainty is the root cause of all the problems faced by the people of Jammu and Kashmir. They said that India and Pakistan have to resolve this issue amicably and peacefully. Besides stressing on the unity of all the regions of Jammu and Kashmir the AMM leaders urged for restoration of economic and cultural unity among the people across the LoC in order to have a long lasting political stability in Jammu and Kashmir.
In the convention which was introduced by well known media personality Zafar Farooq Salathi, several resolutions regarding improvement in healthcare, power supply, horticulture and Public distribution system were presented and passed.
Mohmmad Yousuf Ganaie Nairang Secretary South Kashmir Civil Society highlighted the specific problems and demands of South Kashmir including development of Tourism, handicrafts, improvement in healthcare, launching of small scale hydro electric power projects, upgradation of South Kashmir University Campus and opening of the branch of J&K Cultural Academy in South Kashmir.
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