MIRPUR (Kashmir English): US-based Central Acting Chairman of Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (Yasin Malik), Raja Muzaffar has vehemently condemned the imposition of a recent ban on IIOJK-based two popular Kashmiri Muslim outfit.
Awami Action Committee is a longstanding Kashmiri organization while Jammu and Kashmir Anjuman Ittihad ul Muslimeen has had been a crucial advocate for the rights and aspirations of the people of Kashmir.
India’s unlawful act
Labeling the Awami Action Committee as an “Unlawful Association” is not merely an affront to democratic principles but it also constitutes a direct violation of the fundamental rights of people to peacefully organize and advocate for their beliefs and identities”, said the JKLF (Y) Acting Chief in a press statement.
The JKLF leader continued that such anti-Kashmir actions of the Indian government—banning organization and imprisoning leaders like Yasin Malik—are deeply troubling and condemnable.
“Both the Awami Action Committee and Yasin Malik have tirelessly promoted dialogue and called for peaceful solution to the ongoing Kashmir conflict.”
The sacrifices endured by Kashmiri people—facing imprisonment, intimidation, and even martyrdom—underline their steadfast commitment to justice and meaningful discourse, he said.
He termed the unjust ban as part of a broader strategy of repression and intimidation aimed at political and social organizations in Jammu and Kashmir since August 2019.
By stifling dissent and restricting legitimate political activities, the authorities are not only eroding the democratic fabric of the region but also exacerbating discontent and alienation among its populace, Muzaffar said.
“In opposition to these oppressive measures, we affirm that the quest for truth and justice cannot be extinguished by force.
“It is crucial to uphold the rights of all individuals to freely express their views, engage in political dialogue, and advocate for their communities without fear of retribution.”
Muzaffar hoped that attempts to silence legitimate voices will ultimately fail as history has shown that the aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir will remain unwavering.
He urgently called for the immediate repeal of the ban on political organizations and an end to all forms of political censorship and repression in the occupied territory.
Only through open dialogue and genuine respect for democratic processes can we hope to achieve lasting peace and justice through early peaceful settlement of the Kashmir issue in line with the aspirations of the Kashmiri people under the spirit of the international norms and commitments especially in line with the United Nations resolutions, he concluded.
