Srinagar, Mar 14 (NVI): Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday expressed solidarity with the people of Iran and urged the Centre to reconsider its policy towards the country.
Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, Mufti said that a meeting of former PDP legislators passed a resolution expressing support for Iran and appreciated people in Kashmir for holding peaceful protests in solidarity with the Iranian people. She also appealed to the people of Kashmir to pray for the people of Iran and the Muslim Ummah.
Highlighting historical and cultural links, Mufti said Islam reached Kashmir through Iran, underlining what she described as deep civilisational and spiritual ties between the two regions.
She also urged Muslim countries to support Iran and said that conflicts and wars disturb global economic stability.
Mufti appealed to the administration led by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to reconsider the arrest of people who participated in the protests and demanded the release of those still in detention.
Referring to the revocation of detention of activist Sonam Wangchuk, Mufti said the decision was welcome though such action should not have been taken in the first place, adding that Wangchuk had been working on environmental protection issues.
She also referred to jailed separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah, saying his daughter had struggled legally for his release. Mufti added that while some people are able to approach courts for relief, many economically weaker prisoners cannot afford legal battles and deserve attention and justice, she said. (NVI)
