Srinagar, Apr 16: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President and MP from Srinagar Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Sunday asked people to unite against the divisive forces, trying to disenfranchise them of their identity, land and resources.
This, he said, while addressing party functionaries in a commemorative function held at Khannabal, Anantnag on the 8th death anniversary of the party veteran Khawaja Abdul Gani Shah Veeri.
Dr Abdullah said NC’s political vision is etched with the welfare of people and protecting the political, social and cultural interests of the diverse sections of J&K’s society from all regions and religions.
“…They might try to foist more political parties on the people through clandestine and covert machinations to fragment our voice. We all should be cautious of such trojan horses meant to weaken us internally and to launch an assault on our resolve to fight for J&K’s political dignity and rights,” he told the people.
He said the National Conference has rendered innumerable sacrifices to fight for the unity, integrity and dignity of Jammu and Kashmir and will continue to thwart all attempts to erode our unique individuality both cultural and political. “We will fight against all ploys, the battle we are fighting requires us to remain.”
Recalling Veeri’s contribution for the party and people, he said, “Veeri Sahib was deeply connected to his people and devoted his life to their service and well-being without any self-seeking motives,” he said, adding the fact that he was elected three times as a legislator is a testament to his popularity, social and public service and leadership.
“In Veeri Sahab, the party has a shining example of an exemplary career of statesmanship and sincerity that will continue to be emulated for a long time to come.”
The other functionaries, who spoke on the occasion, highlighted his pioneering role in the political movement led by Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah for realization of people’s democratic rights.
Exhorting the party functionaries, Dr Farooq said, “I see no way of achieving anything in J&K without a lasting unity between different sections of our society. Unity in diversity must be our creed to last for all times and under all circumstances, otherwise there is no end in sight to our common problems in the shape of poverty, unemployment.”
