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New Indian Express
12-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
J&K Lt Governor administration denies parties permission to visit martyrs graveyard on July 13
SRINAGAR: The Lieutenant Governor's administration in Jammu and Kashmir has denied permission to political parties including the ruling National Conference, and opposition PDP and Apni Party from visiting martyrs graveyard in Nowhatta area of downtown Srinagar on Sunday to offer tributes to July 13, 1931 martyrs. 'The district administration Srinagar has denied permission to all applicants intending to proceed towards Khawaja Bazar, Nowhatta on July 13 (Sunday),' Srinagar police posted on X, formerly twitter. Police advised the public to strictly comply with the instructions and refrain from violating the orders issued by district administration. 'Any violation of these orders shall invite strict legal action under relevant provisions of law,' the police warned. Sources said administration may impose security restrictions in and around the areas surrounding martyrs graveyard at Nowhatta to prevent Kashmiri political leaders from visiting the graveyard and paying homage to July 13, 1931 martyrs. The ruling National Conference and opposition parties including PDP and Apni Party had sought permission from district administration for visiting the martyrs graveyard.
Hindustan Times
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Political parties seek permission to observe Martyrs' Day on July 13
The big regional political parties of Jammu and Kashmir including the ruling National Conference have written to Srinagar district magistrate seeking permission to peacefully assemble and pay floral tributes at Mazar-e-Shuhada on the occasion of Martyrs' Day on July 13. Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari said that they have moved an application to seek permission to hold a rally at the martyrs cemetery in the old city. (File) In the erstwhile J&K state, July 13 was not only the state holiday but official functions used to be held at martyrs cemetery in the old city. After J&K became UT, the administration not only cancelled the state holiday but also discontinued any function. With the first July 13 in the public government, different political parties have sought permission to hold programmes especially floral tributes in memory of 1931 martyrs who were killed by the forces of erstwhile maharaja of J&K. National Conference, in a statement, on Thursday said that for decades, the party has solemnly observed Martyrs' Day on July 13, honouring the valiant sacrifices made in 1931. 'After 2019, we have repeatedly been denied the right to commemorate this historic day - a day deeply rooted in the collective memory and political conscience of our people. This year, in keeping with our tradition, we have formally written to the Srinagar district magistrate seeking permission to peacefully assemble and pay floral tributes at Mazar-e-Shuhada,' NC spokesperson said. 'We sincerely hope that this time, our democratic and peaceful request will be respected, and that the National Conference will be allowed to mark this day in accordance with tradition and sentiment,' the spokesperson said. Ex J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti termed the NC exercise a lip service 'Omar Abdullah government's proposal sent to LG about declaring July 13 and December 5 as public holidays would have carried weight if the Speaker had supported PDP's resolution for the same in the assembly. The Speaker's outright rejection of the resolution was unexpected and disappointing. Today's exercise looks more like lip service than any serious effort,' Mehbooba Mufti wrote on X while sharing the old resolution that was moved by PDP MLA Waheed Para in the assembly. PDP leadership to also pay homage Meanwhile, Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari said that they have moved an application to seek permission to hold a rally at the martyrs cemetery in the old city. 'If you don't want to hold a function. Allow us we have already sought permission to hold a rally and pay floral tributes to martyrs of 1931 who laid their lives for the future of J&K,' Bukhari said in Srinagar. Four months after the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, the centre controlled administration of J&K union territory had changed the list of official holidays, doing away with July 13 and December 5 as official holidays and added October 26 - the day the region had acceded to union of India in 1947- to the list. July 13 was observed as Martyr's Day in the erstwhile state of J&K in memory of 21 Kashmiris who were killed by the army of Dogra ruler Maharaja Hari Singh during an uprising in 1931 when the region was a princely state. Before 2019, Kashmir would observe a shutdown every year on the day in memory of the martyrs venerated by both mainstream politicians as well as separatists. December 5 is the birthday of National Conference founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah who is considered J&K's tallest leader among mainstream politicians. The NC after coming to power in J&K last year had written to lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha urging him to include both days in the list of state holidays. Meanwhile, J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah, sources said, will visit the martyrs cemetery in the old city to pay tributes to those killed in 1931.
India Gazette
15-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Tourist spots reopen in Kashmir a day after LG Sinha's announcement; move widely welcomed
Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 15 (ANI): A day after Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced the reopening of eight major tourist destinations to revive tourism and restore public confidence, several locations in Kashmir were thrown open to tourists on Sunday. The reopened sites include the picturesque Betaab Valley, the serene Verinag, Kokernag, Achabal Mughal Gardens, and multiple parks in Pahalgam town. The decision was welcomed by locals, political leaders, and tourists alike. These destinations had been temporarily closed following the terror attack at Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 25 Indian nationals and one Nepalese citizen. With the reopening, tourists were seen flocking to the sites in large numbers. A female tourist in Pahalgam told ANI, 'This decision of the government is right. If there is no tourism, how will the locals survive? The government's initiative is good. Tourist places are reopening with adequate security. I urge everyone to visit and support tourism here...' Local politicians also hailed the decision. Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari said, 'It's a welcome step. It sends a positive message to the nation that Kashmir is normal now. I appeal to people across India, come to Kashmir. It's as safe as your cities and homes.' Pahalgam MLA Altaf Kaloo said, 'The places have opened and the Amarnath Yatra is also going to start soon. This is a positive thing. In the coming time, all other tourist places will also open. The number of tourists has started increasing, which is a positive sign. Our message to the people of Jammu and Kashmir is that it is our duty to make the Yatra a success...' On Saturday, LG Sinha, during his visit to Pahalgam, had met delegations comprising MLAs, DDC chairpersons and vice-chairpersons, tour operators, Ponywala associations, and hoteliers. He assured them that other restrictions would be lifted after a thorough security review. Sharing an update on social media platform X, LG Sinha said, 'I've ordered reopening of some of the tourist spots in Kashmir & Jammu Divisions, which were temporarily closed as precautionary measures. Betab Valley & Parks in Pahalgam Market, Verinag Garden, Kokernag Garden and Achabal Garden to be reopened from 17th June.' He added, 'Other tourist destinations being reopened includes Badamwari Park, Duck Park, Taqdeer Park in Srinagar, Sarthal, Dhaggar in Kathua, Devi Pindi, Siyad Baba, Sula Park in Reasi, Guldanda & Jai valley in Doda and Pancheri in Udhampur. Reopening will be in phase-wise manner.' (ANI)
Hindustan Times
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Delegation of Apni Party meets J&K L-G Sinha
A delegation of leaders of J&K Apni Party (JKAP) led by Mohammad Dilawar Mir, chairman, parliamentary affairs committee, on Sunday had a detailed meeting with J&K's lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan. In the meeting several issues related to J&K were discussed, especially in the backdrop of Pahalgam attack and recent India Pakistan confrontation and Operation Sindoor. The delegation, comprising of senior leaders, highlighted various issues of public importance, including welfare of families affected due to Pak shelling, promotion of tourism sector and strengthening of disaster management mechanism. 'We discussed range of issues about political and security situation in J&K with Lt governor today,' said Rafi Ahmad Mir, chief spokesman of Apni Party. He said the delegation also discussed important matters pertaining to the smooth conduct of Muharram. Sinha, the government spokesman said, assured the delegation that appropriate action will be taken to address the issues projected by them during the interaction.
India Gazette
01-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"We talked about restoring the statehood of J-K...," says Apni Party leader Mohammad Rafi Mir
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 1 (ANI): Apni Party leader Mohammad Rafi Mir on Sunday said that the delegation of the party, during a meeting with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, discussed several pressing issues and reiterated the demand for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood. Speaking to ANI, Mir said, '..We apprised them about the situation on the ground and had a discussion on various issues...I am hopeful that all our concerns will be also talked about restoring the statehood of J&K...' The delegation also included senior leader Mohammad Dilawar Mir, who raised concerns about the economic impact of sudden weather changes on tourism-related sectors in the region. 'We discussed various issues in the meeting... A survey should be conducted to assess the damage caused by the sudden change in weather... We urged the Lieutenant Governor to provide relief to hoteliers, taxi owners as their businesses have been affected due to tourists not coming to Jammu and Kashmir... We also discussed issues related to our constituencies,' Mohammad Dilawar Mir informed ANI. On April 15, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that he is hopeful that Jammu and Kashmir will 'regain' the status of a state. The restoration of Article 370, the reinstatement of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, and the implementation of the autonomy resolution were key promises in the National Conference's manifesto for the J-K elections. In August 2019, the Central Government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, repealed Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, effectively ending the special status given to Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcating the state into two Union Territories - Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. (ANI)
