IN his televised address to the nation on Monday, Prime Minister Imran Khan once again in categorical terms represented the aspirations of people of Pakistan on the festering Kashmir dispute and the illegal steps and clampdown of Indian authorities in the occupied territory. He made it absolutely clear that Pakistan will go to the last extent to support the oppressed Kashmiri people, warning India that in case of aggression it would have far reaching effect on the entire world as both countries possessed nuclear arms.
The very address of PM Khan sent a loud and lucid message to India and the world community that come what may, Pakistan will continue to support and raise the voice of Kashmiri people for their right to self-determination and, indeed, given the blunder committed by Modi, the day is not far off when the Kashmiri people will also see the dawn of independence. The address was important in the context that the Prime Minister yet again exposed the extremist and evil mindset of RSS that how the outfit wants to create supremacy of Hindus in India and then the Prime Minister also presented his way forward by declaring first of all that the entire nation will express solidarity with their Kashmiri brethren every week. On this Friday, he said the people from all walks of life should come out of their homes, offices and schools for half an hour to express their love and bonds with the Kashmiri people. We have no doubt in saying that the entire nation is united on Kashmir and it will fully back the Prime Minister’s call and turn out in big numbers regardless of their political affiliation to show to the world that their support to Kashmiris goes beyond verbal rhetoric. This will also send a very encouraging message to the Kashmiri people that they are not alone at this critical juncture and that their brothers and sisters stand shoulder to shoulder with them. The way Kashmir dispute has internationalized following Modi’s controversial and unconstitutional step of annexation, it is now up to us to keep it on the international radar through full-fledged diplomatic efforts. As the Prime Minister will address the UN General Assembly session next month, the content of his speech should comprise only one point -Kashmir Dispute. We are confident that the PM will live up to his words and prove himself a true Ambassador of oppressed Kashmiri people. When other Muslim rulers join him is yet to be seen.
