“Our youth must live for Kashmir, not die for it.”
Srinagar, November 16th: The Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic Party has expressed deep sorrow and strong condemnation over the devastating blast near Delhi’s historic Red Fort, which claimed innocent lives and left many others injured. The Party also expressed profound grief over the accidental blast at the Nowgam Police Station that tragically took nine lives and wounded several others.
PDP President Mehbooba Mufti while speaking during the party’s executive committee meeting said that in moments of tragedy the nation must stand firm on dialogue, empathy and unity. Patience and humanity, she noted, are more important today than ever before.
Party also extended heartfelt solidarity to the bereaved families and prayed for the swift recovery of those fighting for their lives. The resolution reminded the nation that no ideology or grievance can justify the killing of innocent people. Violence, it said, wounds the very soul of humanity.
The Party called for a transparent, honest and fair investigation. It cautioned that no innocent person should be harassed in the name of inquiry. Justice, it emphasised, must never come at the cost of dignity. The painful lessons of the past, where force and pressure only deepened alienation, must not be repeated.
Reaffirming its belief in non-violence, dialogue and democratic values, the PDP said that differences in thought or ideology must be resolved through peaceful and constitutional means.
The problem right now is the complete breakdown of conversation between Kashmir and the rest of the country. Kashmir is not being allowed, not to speak of facilitated, to come out of the shock, hurt, and humiliation of the decisions of August 5, 2019.
“To restore dignity and self-respect, national leadership across party lines must reach out to the generation whose grandparents chose to stand with the idea of India. This will require moving beyond exclusive dependence on security measures.”
Speaking about the role of young people, Mehbooba Mufti said:
“Our youth must live for Kashmir, not die for it. Their dreams and courage are the true strength of our homeland. We need them to build a peaceful and prosperous Kashmir, not lose their lives in the name of politics or ideology.”
The PDP also expressed deep concern over reports that educated and well-established young men are under investigation. It described this as a painful moment that demands collective reflection. The Party questioned why talented minds feel pushed towards despair and destruction. “Education alone cannot protect society from extremism. Young people also need compassion, opportunity and a sense of belonging, “
Remaining committed to peace with dignity and reconciliation, the PDP urged the Government of India to address growing alienation with sensitivity and compassion rather than force.
In her concluding remarks, Mehbooba Mufti said:
“Our wounds cannot heal through blame or revenge. They heal through compassion, courage and truth. Dialogue is not a weakness. It is the highest expression of strength. It is time for all of us to rise above fear and prejudice and work together for a brighter and more peaceful future.”
She also expressed gratitude to her colleagues and party workers for standing by the party and its principles during the most challenging times.
