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3 days ago
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Kashmiri Locals Responsible For Pilgrims' Safety During Amarnath Yatra, Says Mehbooba Mufti
Last Updated: PDP leader urged locals to ensure the annual pilgrimage, starting next month, runs smoothly Mehbooba Mufti, leader of the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP), on Tuesday said that the safety of pilgrims during the upcoming Amarnath Yatra is in the hands of Kashmir's local people. Speaking at a meeting in Pahalgam, south Kashmir's Anantnag district, she urged locals to ensure the annual pilgrimage, starting next month, runs smoothly. Addressing PDP workers and stakeholders at the Pahalgam tourist resort, Mufti stressed the importance of protecting the yatris (pilgrims). 'The security of the yatris is your responsibility. Every stakeholder has the responsibility to safeguard the yatra and yatris. More than the police and the security forces, it is you who have to secure them," she said. She specifically called on party workers living along the yatra route to take an active role in safeguarding the pilgrims. Mufti also highlighted the long tradition of Kashmiri hospitality towards Amarnath pilgrims. 'The way in which the people of Kashmir have welcomed them for centuries, God willing, they will be welcomed this year as well. They will be served well and they will return safe and sound to their homes," she said, expressing hope that the pilgrimage would boost tourism in the region. The PDP leader noted that tourism in Kashmir suffered after a terror attack in Pahalgam on 22 April, which halted visitor arrivals. This has hit local ponywallas, hoteliers, shopkeepers, and drivers hard, many of whom are struggling to repay bank loans. To help revive the local economy, Mufti urged Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and the elected government to reopen popular tourist spots like Chandanwari, Aru, and Beetab Valley in Pahalgam. She also appealed to the government to stop troubling ordinary citizens. 'I appeal to the government to stop calling ponywallas to Srinagar or Pahalgam for hearing. Do not do this to them. If you have to fight militants, do that, but do not harass common people. If you harass common people or make them your enemy, then it will not have good consequences," Mufti said. Reflecting on past tensions, Mufti recalled a 2016 visit by an all-party delegation from Delhi during unrest following the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani. The delegation was turned away by Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani. 'I had said this before to the Government of India that there was a time when leaders from Delhi came to the doors of the Hurriyat, but Hurriyat did not open the doors. Today, the people of Jammu and Kashmir want to lend a hand of friendship towards you, but you should not do what the Hurriyat did that time," she stated. (With inputs from PTI) First Published: June 10, 2025, 20:20 IST
Shafaq News
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
President Barzani mourns Turkish politician Önder: A voice for peace
Shafaq News/ Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani extended condolences on Saturday over the passing of prominent Turkish politician Sırrı Süreyya Önder, praising his lasting contributions to Turkiye's peace process. Barzani expressed 'deep sorrow' at Önder's death and sympathized with his family, friends, and the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP). 'Önder was a distinguished figure who served as Deputy Speaker of the Turkish Parliament and a member of the İmralı delegation,' Barzani said. He described Önder as 'a model of peaceful advocacy, humanity, and genuine commitment to coexistence and brotherhood,' adding that he earned widespread respect and would be remembered by all who believe in peace.
Rudaw Net
24-03-2025
- Politics
- Rudaw Net
Russia extradites former HDP representative to Turkey
Also in Turkey CHP says nearly 15 million voted for ex-mayor Imamoglu as presidential candidate Istanbul mayor 'temporarily' suspended on corruption charges: Turkish interior ministry Istanbul court arrests Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption charges Turkey investigating attack on Iraqi consulate in Istanbul A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Russia on Monday extradited a former representative of the pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) in Erbil to Turkey after denying his asylum request. 'Nasir Yagiz, a Kurdish activist, politician, and former representative of the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) in Erbil, who had an arrest warrant issued against him in Turkey, was handed over to Turkey by Russia, where he had sought asylum,' the pro-Kurdish Mezopotamya Agency (MA) said. The 32-year-old had recently traveled to Russia seeking asylum but was denied and detained for four days before being extradited to Turkey on Monday, according to MA. 'My client was brought from Moscow to Istanbul this morning. During his detention, my client was subjected to torture and ill-treatment. He said he was denied food and water for days,' said Mehmet Resul Yagiz, his lawyer, as cited by MA. He was a representative at HDP's Erbil office since 2018, and in November, he was summoned by Erbil's local security forces (Asayish) and expelled from the city for unknown reasons. Hikmet Hatib, another HDP member who was expelled, said that they had no issues with the local authorities and held talks with several officials from the ruling Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). HDP was once Turkey's largest pro-Kurdish party. It is, however, facing the threat of closure because of alleged ties with Kurdish rebels and has rebranded itself as Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party). Firat news agency, affiliated with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), said following his extradition that Yagiz faced legal troubles in Turkey before his departure for the Kurdistan Region in 2018, for alleged links to Kurdish rebels.
Shafaq News
19-02-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
PM Barzani backs Turkiye peace push
Shafaq News/ Kurdish Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met on Wednesday with a delegation from the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP), the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) revealed on Wednesday. The delegation, led by Sırrı Süreyya Önder and Pervin Buldan, briefed PM Barzani on their efforts to support dialogue in Turkiye, describing the pursuit of peace and resolution of the Kurdish issue as an 'urgent necessity.' They said a 'new phase' had emerged in Turkiye, praising President Barzani's role in supporting these efforts. PM Barzani, in turn, expressed support for the peace process, emphasizing the importance of 'seizing every opportunity to achieve peace and stability' in the Region. He affirmed the Kurdistan Region's readiness to provide 'any form of cooperation and coordination' to end cycles of violence.
Shafaq News
18-02-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
İmralı delegation to meet PUK in Al-Sulaymaniyah for Kurdish cause talks
Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, a delegation from the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) arrived in Al-Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, to meet the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK)'s head Bafel Talabani. The group, which arrived in the Kurdistan Region on Sunday, carried a message from Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), and includes politicians and figures such as Sırrı Süreyya Önder, Pervin Buldan, and Keskin Bayindir. Sources told Shafaq News Agency that the visit of the İmralı delegation, carries "great significance," as it concerns the broader Kurdish issue, particularly in North Kurdistan. "The PUK plays a pivotal role in the Kurdish cause in the region, making a meeting with its leadership a strategic step amid current developments," they added. "The delegation believes it's essential to consult with Kurdish parties in the Kurdistan Region, especially with the renewed discussions on the Kurdish issue and the peace process in Turkiye." Earlier, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani received the group that brought a message from Öcalan in Erbil, the Region's capital. The delegation also met with Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani to discuss political developments, the peace process in Turkiye, and the details of their meetings with Öcalan.
