[Reader-list] Jammu struggle exposes separatists: PK

[Aditya Raj Kaul]

*Jammu struggle exposes separatists: PK*

Excelsior Correspondent - 24th August 2008

*JAMMU, Aug. 23 : *Panun Kashmir today said the struggle launched by Shri
Amarnath Yatra Sangarsh Samiti (SAYSS) for restoration of land to Shri
Amarnath Shrine Board has exposed the ugly and communal face of separatist
forces operating in the State.

The agitation in Jammu has also torn down the veil hypocrisy of Government
of India , said Panun Kashmir convener Dr Agnishekhar and its chairman, Dr
Ajay Chrungoo at a press conference here .

They said behind this veil the Government of India has always concealed its
preferences to surrender to Muslim communalism.

India Government by its surrender during these days has brazenly
demonstrated that it is opposed to all efforts for emancipation of people in
the State from communal aggrandizement, intolerance, discrimination,
oppression as well as movement of resistance against Muslim separatism and
secessionism, said Dr Ajay Chrungoo.

He said the political class in Kashmir valley which opposes the land
transfer to SASB stands naked now. Encouraged by the attitude of Government
of India this class has thrown away any pretension of secularism and
commitment to co existence, he added.

He said the separatist forces led by the likes of Syed Ali Shah Geelani,
forces are demanding a final settlement of Kashmir. Tearing Kashmir away
from its historical and civilization past they seek creation of a Muslim
State where Islam will prevail and dictate all and every aspect of life, he
added.

"We warn GOI to desist from any maneuvers to accord legitimacy to any form
of Muslim separatism be it secession to Pakistan, independence, shared
sovereignty or autonomy, he said, adding we condemn the pseudo experts on
Kashmir like Arun Dhati Roy, Shabana Azmi, Prem Shanker Jha, S A Aiyer etc
who are virtually working as over ground workers of separatists,
fundamentalists in Kashmir valley.

The entire effervescence in Kashmir valley is a result of false
consciousness generated by falsifying history, alleged Dr Agnishekhar.

He said Kashmir belongs to Kashmir Hindus as much it belongs to any other
Kashmir and no settlement of Kashmir will be acceptable which excludes
Kashmiri Hindus and impairs integrity and sovereignty of India.

He said Panun Kashmir refuses to be intimidated by what is being proclaimed
by Syed Ali Shah Geelani and his over ground supporters. Our commitment to
carve out Panun Kashmir with Union Territory status in Kashmir valley where
there is free flow of Indian Constitution strengthening with each day, he
added.

O N Trisal president of All Kashmir Pandit Solidarity Conference (AKPSC)
said that KPs will not be cowed down by fascist attitude of Geelani and are
committed to our stand on homeland.

Daya Krishen Koul and Kuldeep Raina of PK were also present in the press
conference.