Separatists part of problem not solution, Junaid
Qureshi
Claiming that the separatist groups were the part of
Kashmir problem and not its solution, diplomatic secretary foreign affairs of
Democratic Liberation Party (DLP) Junaid Qureshi has claimed the pro-freedom
camp has become irrelevant and thus it was time for young Kashmiris to take
matters into their hand and work for peace.
In an exclusive interview with Kashmir Magazine (KNS’s
sister organisation), Junaid Qureshi claimed, “The separatist camp has failed
to build consensus between Kashmiris. They represent a small but fragmented
portion of the population. Barring JKDLP and JKLF, every separatist
organization represents the ideology of accession to Pakistan. They propagate
of freeing us from the clutches of India and becoming slaves of Pakistan. I
call these separatists not Pro-movement or pro-freedom, they actually are
pro-slavery leaders.”
“I think it is time for the separatist camp to read the
writing on the wall and move aside. It is time for Young Kashmir to take
matters into their hand and work for peace,” he added.
Junaid, who is son DLP chairman Hashim Qureshi, claimed
the separatist camp was not part of the solution, but rather part of the
problem. “They become irrelevant.”
Junaid said when “we talk about institutionalized
tripartite dialogue, we first will need to determine who will speak on our
behalf. Even if we have done that, we will need to determine what they will
talk about. Which sentiment, opinion or solutions will they represent? As such,
I think that the demand for tripartite dialogue is mere rhetoric and not
practical. Intra Kashmir dialogue will have to precede any kind of tripartite
dialogue, as then only a tripartite dialogue can yield tangible results.”
He said the religious radical elements have been
exploiting the Kashmir issue which could have disastrous consequences in the
future as “global terrorist organizations” have expressed their desire to
expand their warzone into Kashmir as a new battleground.
“We need to understand the geo-political situation around us. I think the radicalization of the Kashmiri youth is part of a larger conspiracy. Daesh is gaining ground in Iraq and Syria. There are even reports that they might be knocking at the door in Afghanistan,” he said, adding that the Pakistani military establishment will not allow these elements to flourish in cities like Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar.
“They might be diverted towards India and Kashmir. This
radicalization of the Kashmiri youth seems to be the foundation for what is
coming next. There is indeed a threat of the Islamic fundamental gun of the
Taliban and even Daesh which could be exported to Kashmir and this
radicalization of the Kashmiri youth is perhaps groundwork for such a
disastrous scenario.”
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