People’s Democratic Party (PDP) President and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday urged the Indian government to review its stance on the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US and support Iran. He said that Iran is responsible for every aspect of the people of India. Season Has been a friend of. Referring to the historical ties between Kashmir and Iran, Mehbooba Mufti praised the people of Kashmir who voiced their support for Iran by expressing their support through peaceful means.
After chairing a party meeting to review the current situation, Mehbooba Mufti said, ‘Islam came to Kashmir through Iran, which highlights the deep historical and cultural ties between these two regions. Therefore, there is an emotional connection which cannot be ignored.
Referring to the historical relations between Kashmir and Iran, he said that these relations have shaped the cultural and spiritual identity of the valley. He expressed solidarity with the people of Iran amid the current crisis and said that the people of Kashmir have always stood by them with compassion and support.
The party expressed solidarity with the people of Iran by passing the resolution.
Mehbooba Mufti said, ‘By passing a resolution, the party has expressed strong solidarity with the people of Iran, who are bravely facing the attacks by America and Israel.’ Mehbooba Mufti also urged people to offer special prayers for the peace, security and relief of the people of Iran, especially in the last days of the holy month of Ramadan. Mehbooba Mufti appealed to Muslim countries to support Iran in this difficult time.
Appealing to the Indian government, the PDP president stressed that historically, Iran has always been a reliable friend of New Delhi in difficult times, and urged the central government to stand with the Iranian people.
PDP President requests release of protesting youth
In a separate appeal to the Lieutenant Governor and the Director General of Police, the PDP president requested to release the youth who were detained during the recent mourning processions and protests related to the Iran crisis. The meeting comes amid widespread reactions in Kashmir following the killing of Iran’s top leadership in recent attacks, leading to protests and condolence meetings across the valley.
Welcoming the revocation of the detention of environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk, Mufti said the decision was welcome, although such a step should not have been taken in the first place. He said that Wangchuk was working on environmental protection issues and was close to the Indian government.
‘Not everyone can go to the Supreme Court…’- Mehbooba Mufti
Mehbooba Mufti said the long battle of the family of jailed separatist leader Shabbir Ahmed Shah has finally paid off, adding that her daughter had fought hard legally for his release. Mufti further said that while some people are able to approach the courts to seek relief, many economically weaker prisoners cannot afford legal battles and they too deserve attention and justice.
Mehbooba said, ‘Not everyone can go to the Supreme Court. Thousands of innocent people are lodged in jails who cannot afford the huge expenses of legal battle. As a goodwill gesture, all such political prisoners should also be released.