London 15 January 2017
The participants of this Conference belonging
to different ethnic and religious backgrounds; and various parts of forcibly
divided State of Jammu and Kashmir unanimously:
1.
Assert
that the former Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir is multi religious and
multi ethnic state; and religion is a personal matter of citizens, nevertheless,
State of Jammu and Kashmir belongs to all of us;
2.
Declare
that the State of Jammu Kashmir is
one political entity; and division of the State in any form or shape will not
be accepted;
3.
Clarify
that the Jammu and Kashmir dispute is not religious in nature; and any attempts
to make it a religious dispute will further divide people of the State, and
will embitter polity of Jammu and Kashmir,
and may lead to permanent division of the State;
4.
Express
serious concern on growing extremism, violence and intolerance in various parts
of the State; and urge the controlling authorities to ensure safety of all
citizens of the State;
5.
Recommend that
Jammu and Kashmir dispute should be resolved through a process of dialogue, and
by adopting all peaceful means and in accordance with aspirations of the people
of Jammu and Kashmir State.
6.
Remind the controlling authorities that it is their prime responsibility to
ensure safety of all citizens; and that they are treated equally and no one is
denied civil, political and social rights;
7.
Recognise that terrorism, extremism and hatred are alien to norms and traditions
of our motherland; and these evil trends must be combated and rooted out by
stiff action;
8.
Affirm our
commitment to work as a team to protect and promote interests of Jammu and
Kashmir State; and strengthen the role of the Jammu and Kashmir Diaspora in
building cordial relationship among the various ethnic, social and religious
communities;
9.
Emphasis that State Subject Ordinance gives identity and special status to all
citizens of former Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir; and this must not be
violated or tampered in any form or shape;
10.
Pronounce
that we will advance the cause of unification of the State of Jammu and
Kashmir, and organise meetings, seminars and social and cultural events to
educate people and build bridges of friendship, tolerance, mutual respect and
coexistence;
11.
Demand
that all Citizens of the State who hold State Subject Certificates should be
allowed to freely interact with each other; and for this purpose some area
along the LOC should be reserved where people can meet and socialise with their
friends and relatives;
12.
Request
authorities in India and Pakistan to allow people of the divided State to visit
religious places which will enhance tourism and will promote goodwill and
better understanding among different communities;
13.
Urge the
government of India to take appropriate measures to rehabilitate all the people
uprooted because of violence, terrorism and religious intolerance, especially
the Pundits; and ensure safety of all the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir;
14.
Condemn
authorities in Pakistan for not renewing ID card of Dr Shabir Choudhry, a
renowned author, TV anchor and political and human rights activist. Passport
and ID card is a fundamental right of all citizens of Jammu and Kashmir, by
denying this Pakistan is violating its obligations assumed under the UNCIP
Resolutions and the UN Charter. This Conference is seriously concerned about
this situation and demands that ID card of Dr Shabir Choudhry and his daughter,
who is non political house wife must be issued. END
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