Islamabad: Speaker of the AJK Legislative Assembly Chaudhry Latif Akbar Sunday vehemently criticized the upcoming Indian elections in Kashmir, terming them a “drama” designed to conceal the territory’s actual situation and condemned the polls as an attempt to create a false impression of normalcy in the region.
In an Interview with PTV News, AJK Speaker, Latif Akbar has categorically dismissed the upcoming Indian elections in Kashmir as a “farce” designed to deceive the international community. He termed the polls as a desperate attempt by India to legitimize its occupation of the disputed territory and create a false impression of normalcy.
The AJK Speaker also highlighted the glaring contradictions in India’s stance on Kashmir, pointing out that on one hand, India claims Kashmir to be an integral part of its territory, while on the other hand, it is holding elections to create a puppet government. He termed this as a clear example of India’s doublespeak and hypocrisy.
Akbar reiterated that the Kashmiri p
eople would not be fooled by such tactics and would continue to demand their right to self-determination through a free and fair plebiscite under the auspices of the United Nations. He urged the international community to see through India’s farce and support the Kashmiri people’s struggle for freedom and justice.
AJK Speaker Latif Akbar lamented that the Indian government’s suppression of the Kashmiri people’s freedom struggle has reached alarming levels. He pointed out that any Kashmiri leader or youth who dares to raise their voice against Indian occupation is immediately thrown into jail, subjected to torture, and denied basic human rights.
Akbar described the condition of Kashmiris as “deplorable” and highlighted the stark contrast between India’s claims of democracy and its actions in Kashmir. He noted that while India touts itself as the world’s largest democracy, it has imposed a military siege on Kashmir, restricting the movement and assembly of its people and stifling their voices.
The AJK Speake
r also drew attention to the plight of Kashmiri prisoners, many of whom are languishing in Indian jails without trial or due process. He demanded that the international community take notice of these human rights abuses and pressurize India to release all political prisoners and end its draconian laws in Kashmir.
Akbar emphasized that the Kashmiri people’s struggle for freedom and self-determination would not be silenced or suppressed by Indian repression. He expressed confidence that the Kashmiri people would continue to resist Indian occupation and ultimately achieve their right to self-determination, despite the odds.