JUNE 28: With regard to the day-long hunger strike of jailed MP Baramulla and Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) chief Er Rashid for protection of democratic values of Kashmiries, several AIP leaders including General Secretary Prince Parvaiz, Chairman AIP Political Affairs Committee Ishtiyaq Qaderi, Chief Spokesperson Inam-Un-Nabi, Spokesperson Firdous Baba, State Secretary Sheikh Ashiq have announced to join him in fasting.
“We are observing a day-long hunger strike to express solidarity with the party president Er Rashid who is committed for the greater good and upliftment of Kashmiris and strongly pitch the issue of hundreds of Kashmiris in Tihar jail and other prisons,” said AIP leaders.
“We uphold the fasting of Er Rashid and morally support him for his determination towards the Kashmiris,” AIP leaders said.
They added that it is quite unfortunate that the political outfits both (National and Regional) who have shown constant apathy towards the needs of Kashmiris who are in severing punishments under PSAs and other acts.
Pertinent to mention that Er Rashid has announced that he will observe a 24-hour hunger strike inside Tihar Jail which will commence at 8:00 PM on June 28 and culminate on June 29 in view of breach of democratic rights to people of Kashmir.
