Pakistani Nation Reaffirms Unwavering Support for Kashmiris’ Freedom Struggle on Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir: Azma Bokhari

By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, Pakistan

LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari, in her message on Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir, said the entire Pakistani nation pays tribute to the unwavering struggle and sacrifices of the Kashmiri people for their right to self-determination.

She said Pakistan stands firmly with its Kashmiri brothers and sisters in their just cause and will continue to extend moral, political and diplomatic support at every level.

Referring to August 5, 2019, Azma Bokhari said India unilaterally revoked the special constitutional status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir by abrogating Articles 370 and 35A of its Constitution, a move she said deprived the territory of its constitutional identity.

The provincial minister alleged that the Modi government had altered the secular character of India’s Constitution and added that many prominent intellectuals and influential voices within India continue to oppose the decision.

She further said that despite years of force and repression, India has failed to weaken the determination of the Kashmiri people. According to Azma Bokhari, India’s claim of being the world’s largest democracy has increasingly come under question due to what she described as authoritarian policies.

Azma Bokhari reiterated that Pakistan would continue to raise the Kashmir issue at every available forum and maintain its support for the Kashmiri people. She added that the freedom of Kashmir remains a key priority in the manifesto of Mian Nawaz Sharif and the Pakistan Muslim League (N).

By Muhammad Shahzad Lahore Pakistan

LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari, in her message on Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir, said that the entire Pakistani nation pays tribute to the unwavering struggle of the Kashmiri people for freedom. She said Pakistan stands firmly with its Kashmiri brothers and sisters in their just cause and continues to honour their sacrifices.

She said that on August 5, 2019, India unilaterally revoked the special constitutional status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir by abolishing Articles 370 and 35A of the Indian Constitution. According to her, the move deprived the occupied territory of its constitutional identity.

Azma Bokhari said that the fascist Modi government had transformed the secular character of India’s Constitution into one resembling the ideology of Hitler and Mussolini. She added that many eminent intellectuals and serious voices within India continue to oppose this decision.

The Punjab Information Minister said that despite using overwhelming force and repression, India has failed to break the resolve of the Kashmiri people. She said India’s claim of being the world’s largest democracy has increasingly turned into authoritarian rule, adding that the Modi era represents a modern-day blend of Hitler and Mussolini.
Azma Bokhari reaffirmed that Pakistan would continue to support the Kashmiri people at every forum. She further said that the freedom of Kashmir remains a top priority in the manifesto of Mian Nawaz Sharif and the Pakistan Muslim League (N).