MP Er Rashid ends hunger strike in Tihar Jail

Srinagar | June 29: Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi on Sunday said that incarcerated Member of Parliament and AIP President Engineer Rashid has concluded his 24-hour hunger strike inside Tihar Jail..Inam Un Nabi, while addressing the media, said: “We express our heartfelt gratitude to all members of civil society, human rights defenders, students and public-spirited individuals who stood in solidarity with Engineer Rashid during his hunger strike. Many visited our party office, while others spoke to us over the phone — every gesture of support matters and sends a strong message that conscience in our society is alive. Their presence and concern not only uplifted our spirits but also underlined the growing awareness about the injustice being faced by Er Rashid and other political detainees. We urge all democratic voices across nation to break the silence and raise their voice for justice, democracy and the immediate release of all JK prisoners languishing in different jails in and outside Jammu & Kashmir besides MP Er Rashid”.