Go for a Kashmir solution and help bring stability to the region for a ticket to UN Security Council membership and fulfilling your big power aspirations. That's the broad message President Barack Obama will be bringing to New Delhi during his upcoming November visit to India, preparation for which are in full swing in Washington DC.
The Kashmir settlement-for-seat at high table idea is being discussed animatedly in the highest levels of the US administration, according to a various sources. President Obama himself has decided to revive the process of a US push in this direction, albeit discreetly, because of New Delhi's sensitivities.
Key administration officials are confirming that the UNSC issue will be on Obama's agenda when he visits New Delhi. The US President is expected to announce an incremental American support to India's candidature during his address to the joint session of India's parliament, depending on New Delhi's receptiveness to resolving the Kashmir tangle.
"[UNSC reforms] is something that is under discussion as we prepare for the President's important visit," US Assistant Secretary of State Robert Blake confirmed on Monday during a read-out of the meeting between Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and her Indian counterpart S.M.Krishna, saying the two had agreed the "President's visit will be a defining moment in the history of our bilateral relations."
The clearest insight into Obama's thinking on the matter comes from Bob Woodward's latest book "Obama's War" in which top US policy makers are shown mulling on defusing the Kashmir situation as part of an exit strategy for US from the AfPak theater.
"Why can't we have straightforward talks with India on why a stable Pakistan is crucial?" Obama is reported as musing at one meeting. "India is moving toward a higher place in its global posture. A stable Pakistan would help." Implicit in the rumination is the idea that settling Kashmir would mollify Pakistan, where, US officials say, hardliners are using the unresolved issue as an excuse to breed an army of terrorists aimed at bleeding India.
Dedicated To SELF DETERMINATION In Kashmir
Tu Ne Ujri Hui Jannat Ko Na Daikha Ho Tou Aa Mere Ujrey Howa Bikhrey Howa "KASHMIR" Ko Daikh.
Dedicated To SELF DETERMINATION In Kashmir.
Dedicated To SELF DETERMINATION In Kashmir.
Pro Freedom demos rock in Sringar after Eid prayers
In occupied Kashmir Eid-ul-Fitr, today, was marked with massive anti India and pro freedom protests, clashes between Indian army and demonstrators and a mammoth public gathering at Lal Chowk in Srinagar. Thousands of freedom lovers, chanting pro-freedom slogans, took out huge processions from Eidgah in Srinagar and other cities and towns of the occupied territory.
A big march in Srinagar was led by the APHC Chairman, Mirwaiz Umer Farooq who participated in a sit in at Lal Chowk. APHC leader, Yasmin Raja and other liberation leaders also joined the sit in. Hundreds of youth on motorcycles shouting, "we want freedom", "Kashmir bane ka Pakistan", Jiss Kashmir ko khoon se seencha, wo kashmir hamara hai" etc. gathered at Lal Chowk and. hoisted Pakistani and green flags a top the Clock Tower.
As the Lal Chowk rally was about to end, a mob set ablaze the buildings of Crime Branch of India, Power Development Department, Power Corporation and a police post. Enraged youth torched the barracks of Indian police in Hazratbal, a Central Reserve Police Force camp in Tral and police posts in other places. The troops resorted to aerial firing, cane charge and tear gas shelling.
Thousands of people took to the streets in Bemina, Habba Kadal, Nawab Bazar, Khanqai Muala, Zaindar Mohalla, Khanyar, Sonawar, Sopore, Baramulla, Kupwara, Handwara, Bandipore, Islamabad, Pulwama, Budgam and other towns and cities to protest against Indian state terrorism.
Addressing a gathering of hundreds of thousands of people in Eidgah, the APHC Chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq vowed to continue liberation struggle till it reached its logical conclusion. He denounced the illegal detention of Syed Ali Gilani, Shabbir Ahmed Shah, Nayeem Ahmad Khan, Mian Abdul Qayoom, Aasiya Andrabi, Zaffar Akbar Butt, Ghulan Nabi Shaheen, Mohammad Ashraf Sehrai and others. The Mirwaiz urged India to shun its military might policy and take positive steps for the resolution of Kashmir through tripartite talks.
Addressing similar Eid congregations Hurriyet leaders, including Syed Agha Hassan Al-Moosvi, Nisar Hussain Rather, Javid Ahmad Mir, Mukhtar Ahmad Waza said, India would not be able to suppress Kashmiris’ liberation struggle by brute force. Mohammad Farooq Rehmani addressed a function held in Bandipore through telephone from Islamabad.
A big march in Srinagar was led by the APHC Chairman, Mirwaiz Umer Farooq who participated in a sit in at Lal Chowk. APHC leader, Yasmin Raja and other liberation leaders also joined the sit in. Hundreds of youth on motorcycles shouting, "we want freedom", "Kashmir bane ka Pakistan", Jiss Kashmir ko khoon se seencha, wo kashmir hamara hai" etc. gathered at Lal Chowk and. hoisted Pakistani and green flags a top the Clock Tower.
As the Lal Chowk rally was about to end, a mob set ablaze the buildings of Crime Branch of India, Power Development Department, Power Corporation and a police post. Enraged youth torched the barracks of Indian police in Hazratbal, a Central Reserve Police Force camp in Tral and police posts in other places. The troops resorted to aerial firing, cane charge and tear gas shelling.
Thousands of people took to the streets in Bemina, Habba Kadal, Nawab Bazar, Khanqai Muala, Zaindar Mohalla, Khanyar, Sonawar, Sopore, Baramulla, Kupwara, Handwara, Bandipore, Islamabad, Pulwama, Budgam and other towns and cities to protest against Indian state terrorism.
Addressing a gathering of hundreds of thousands of people in Eidgah, the APHC Chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq vowed to continue liberation struggle till it reached its logical conclusion. He denounced the illegal detention of Syed Ali Gilani, Shabbir Ahmed Shah, Nayeem Ahmad Khan, Mian Abdul Qayoom, Aasiya Andrabi, Zaffar Akbar Butt, Ghulan Nabi Shaheen, Mohammad Ashraf Sehrai and others. The Mirwaiz urged India to shun its military might policy and take positive steps for the resolution of Kashmir through tripartite talks.
Addressing similar Eid congregations Hurriyet leaders, including Syed Agha Hassan Al-Moosvi, Nisar Hussain Rather, Javid Ahmad Mir, Mukhtar Ahmad Waza said, India would not be able to suppress Kashmiris’ liberation struggle by brute force. Mohammad Farooq Rehmani addressed a function held in Bandipore through telephone from Islamabad.
India’s Independence Day in Kashmir
Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and the world over observed the Indian Independence Day, 15 August, as Black Day to convey to the world that the people of Kashmir have yet to exercise their birth right to self-determination.
Call for the observance of the Day had been given by the APHC Chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, veteran Kashmiri Hurriyet leader, Syed Ali Gilani and all other liberation leaders and groups.
The occupation authorities had made unprecedented arrangements to thwart anti-India protest demonstrations on the day, imposing curfew in several cities and towns. Police and paramilitary troops had sealed all the roads leading to the Bakhshi Stadium in Srinagar, the main venue for the official function, while sharp shooters had been deployed on the top of various buildings in different areas in the city.
In a daring deed, an Assistant Sub-Inspector of local police hurled a shoe at the puppet Chief Minister of occupied Kashmir, Omar Abdullah when he was taking salute after unfurling the Indian flag at Bakhshi Stadium in Srinagar. After hurling the shoe, the police officer raised a black flag shouting the slogan, “We want freedom". Indian troops immediately took him into custody.
On the other hand, Indian troops, in their fresh acts of state terrorism, martyred two more innocent youth one each of them in Kupwara and Rajouri areas. Two persons including a teenager were killed when Indian police fired upon protestors in Narbal and Islamabad. Protests continued in Banihal area of Ramban district.
In Muzaffarabad, the APHC-AJK staged a protest outside the Press Club against Indian state terrorism in occupied Kashmir. A memorandum was presented to the United Nations Observers’ Office on the occasion.
And in Brussels, hundreds of Kashmiris and their sympathizers staged a peaceful protest demonstration in front of the Indian Embassy to protest against the gross human rights violations by Indian troops in occupied Kashmir. Addressing the demonstrators, the Chairman of Kashmir centre Brussels, Barrister Abdul Majeed Tramboo expressed his anguish on the continued occupation of Jammu and Kashmir and denial of Kashmiris’ right of self-determination by India.
Call for the observance of the Day had been given by the APHC Chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, veteran Kashmiri Hurriyet leader, Syed Ali Gilani and all other liberation leaders and groups.
The occupation authorities had made unprecedented arrangements to thwart anti-India protest demonstrations on the day, imposing curfew in several cities and towns. Police and paramilitary troops had sealed all the roads leading to the Bakhshi Stadium in Srinagar, the main venue for the official function, while sharp shooters had been deployed on the top of various buildings in different areas in the city.
In a daring deed, an Assistant Sub-Inspector of local police hurled a shoe at the puppet Chief Minister of occupied Kashmir, Omar Abdullah when he was taking salute after unfurling the Indian flag at Bakhshi Stadium in Srinagar. After hurling the shoe, the police officer raised a black flag shouting the slogan, “We want freedom". Indian troops immediately took him into custody.
On the other hand, Indian troops, in their fresh acts of state terrorism, martyred two more innocent youth one each of them in Kupwara and Rajouri areas. Two persons including a teenager were killed when Indian police fired upon protestors in Narbal and Islamabad. Protests continued in Banihal area of Ramban district.
In Muzaffarabad, the APHC-AJK staged a protest outside the Press Club against Indian state terrorism in occupied Kashmir. A memorandum was presented to the United Nations Observers’ Office on the occasion.
And in Brussels, hundreds of Kashmiris and their sympathizers staged a peaceful protest demonstration in front of the Indian Embassy to protest against the gross human rights violations by Indian troops in occupied Kashmir. Addressing the demonstrators, the Chairman of Kashmir centre Brussels, Barrister Abdul Majeed Tramboo expressed his anguish on the continued occupation of Jammu and Kashmir and denial of Kashmiris’ right of self-determination by India.
Rich tributes paid to Kashmiri leader Sheikh Abdul Aziz
In occupied Kashmir, the Chairman of All Parties Hurriyet Conference, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and other Hurriyet leaders and organisations have paid rich tributes to APHC leader, Sheikh Abdul Aziz on his second martyrdom anniversary being observed, tomorrow (August 11).
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq in a statement issued in Srinagar said that lacs of Kashmiris had rendered their lives for the Kashmir cause their sacrifices would not be allowed to go waste. He reiterated the pledge to continue the liberation movement till its logical conclusion.
On the other hand, APHC leader and Chairman of Jammu Kashmir Peoples League, Sheikh Mohammad Yaqoob in a statement said that Sheikh Abdul Aziz was a committed and dedicated leader whose sacrifice had given a new dimension to the Kashmir liberation struggle.
Illegally detained APHC leader, Nayeem Ahmad Khan in his statement appealed the people not to give up the tradition of remembering their benefactors.
Meanwhile, the APHC leader, Yasmeen Raja in her statement issued in Srinagar, while paying homage to Sheikh Abdul Aziz, said that the blood of martyrs would not be allowed to go waste and Kashmiris would continue their mission till its complete success.
The Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front-R, Farooq Ahmad Dar in his statement paying rich tributes to Sheikh Abdul Aziz, said that the sacred blood of Kashmiri martyrs would bring positive results and the day would come soon when the people of occupied Kashmir would get rid of Indian bondage.
It is to mention here that it was on August 11, 2008, when Indian army personnel shot dead Sheikh Abdul Aziz, while he was leading a mammoth march towards the Line of Control in the aftermath of the economic blockade against the Kashmir Valley by the Hindu fanatic groups of Jammu.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq in a statement issued in Srinagar said that lacs of Kashmiris had rendered their lives for the Kashmir cause their sacrifices would not be allowed to go waste. He reiterated the pledge to continue the liberation movement till its logical conclusion.
On the other hand, APHC leader and Chairman of Jammu Kashmir Peoples League, Sheikh Mohammad Yaqoob in a statement said that Sheikh Abdul Aziz was a committed and dedicated leader whose sacrifice had given a new dimension to the Kashmir liberation struggle.
Illegally detained APHC leader, Nayeem Ahmad Khan in his statement appealed the people not to give up the tradition of remembering their benefactors.
Meanwhile, the APHC leader, Yasmeen Raja in her statement issued in Srinagar, while paying homage to Sheikh Abdul Aziz, said that the blood of martyrs would not be allowed to go waste and Kashmiris would continue their mission till its complete success.
The Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front-R, Farooq Ahmad Dar in his statement paying rich tributes to Sheikh Abdul Aziz, said that the sacred blood of Kashmiri martyrs would bring positive results and the day would come soon when the people of occupied Kashmir would get rid of Indian bondage.
It is to mention here that it was on August 11, 2008, when Indian army personnel shot dead Sheikh Abdul Aziz, while he was leading a mammoth march towards the Line of Control in the aftermath of the economic blockade against the Kashmir Valley by the Hindu fanatic groups of Jammu.
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