Mock calls for repatriation of bodies of martyred Kashmiri leaders Muqoob Butt and Afzal Guru
DALLAS: The Kashmir Unity conference marked the anniversary of Baba-e-Qaum (Father of the Nation) Maqbool Butt Shaheed in Austin, Texas.
The event, organized by JKNA, attracted political and social leaders, including prominent figures such as Palestinian leader Hasan Ali and human rights representative Rae Zafar Iqbal. The conference addressed various aspects related to the Kashmir issue.
The attendees passionately called for the repatriation of the bodies of Muqoob Butt Shaheed and Afzal Guru Shaheed to their heirs. They advocated for the release of political prisoners, particularly Yasin Malik, a symbol of the resistance currently held in Tihar jail. The conference also emphasized the need for global intervention to stop the tragic events unfolding in Palestine, urging the international community to play an active role.
The demands of the current people's movement in Kashmir were reiterated, highlighting the importance of fulfilling these aspirations. Among these demands were calls for India and Pakistan to withdraw their forces from the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Additionally, there was a proposal to reorient the arms and defense budget to address poverty, ignorance, bankruptcy and terrorism in the region.
One notable suggestion that resonated at the conference was the idea of an Asian Union, drawing parallels with the European Union.
Speakers envisioned an independent Kashmir within an Asian Union, fostering cooperation and friendship between India, Pakistan and China. This concept was seen as a potential avenue for peace and increased trade in the region.
The event featured distinguished speakers including Raja Muzaffar, Sardar Anwar Advocate, Javed Aslam, Sardar Imtiaz, Sajjad Asghar, Safir Khan, Shazia Kamran, Tariq Advocate, Rizwan Aslam, Hasnain Sagheer and the original Khan, each of whom contributed to the discourse on the future of Kashmir and its relationship to the larger geopolitical landscape.
The conference was aimed at raising awareness, garnering support for the Kashmir cause and exploring avenues for lasting peace and cooperation in the region.
