Article: Qaid-Azam and Kashmir
By Muhammad Sultan Butt
Historical words of our beloved leader and father of the nation that “Kashmir is the jugular vein of
Pakistan and no nation or country would tolerate its jugular vein remains under the sword of the
enemy” shows Quid’s great attachment and love for kashmiris. It also proves the significance of Kashmir
for Pakistan. It will not be wrong to say that Kashmir is the backbone of Pakistan and this country will
remain incomplete without Kashmir. In the light of the vision of the founder of Pakistan and father of
the nation Pakistan is bound to support kashmiris just struggle for the right to self-determination.
Kashmiris’ ongoing freedom struggle is basically the continuation of the Pakistan Movement and
struggling Kashmiris draw inspiration from the Pakistan movement of 1940 which resulted in the
emergence of Pakistan. The people of Kashmir not only supported and buttressed Quia Azam’s struggle
for the emergence of a separate state for the Muslims of the subcontinent but also took an active part in
it. Quid Azam had great love for Kashmiris and he visited Kashmir many times and was awarded a grand
and historical welcome by kashmiris. Whenever Muhammed Ali Jinnah arrived in Kashmir the people
thronged to the streets to see the glimpse of their beloved leader. The people of Kashmir assured full
support to the Pakistan movement and Quaid Azam was impressed by the passion shown by kashmiris
during his stay in Srinagar. Father of the nation Muhammad Ali Jinnah during his lifetime tried his best to
liberate Kashmir from Hindu imperialists but unfortunately dream remained unfulfilled due to his
untimely death.
Kashmiris consider Pakistan and its armed forces as saviors and protectors. Pakistan’s uncompromising
stand and unflinching support is a source of strength for kashmiris and Pakistan is the only hope for
kashmiris.
In the light of the vision of the founder of Pakistan, Kashmiris consider themselves as True Pakistanis.
Kashmiris’ attachment and love for Pakistan can be judged by the fact that they declared their accession
to the newly born state even before it came into existence. July 19 is an important milestone in history
in this regard, when the sole and true representatives of the Kashmiri nation through a unanimous
resolution decided to accede to Pakistan. This resolution demonstrates Kashmiri’s unconditional love for
Pakistan. It is also a reflection of an unbreakable relationship between the Kashmiri people and Pakistan.
Kashmiris all over the world commemorate19 July every year as “Accession to Pakistan Day” to renew
their unwavering affiliation with Pakistan and vow to leave no stone unturned to translate the dreams of
Kashmiri martyrs into reality and to overthrow India’s illegal occupation of their motherland. This day
commemorates the passage of a historic resolution on July 19, 1947, by the Working Committee of All
Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference at its meeting in Srinagar whereby it had called for the Muslim
majority state’s accession to the yet-to-be-created dominion of Pakistan. Kashmiris are determined that
they will not rest till Jammu and Kashmir attain freedom from Indian slavery and become part of
Pakistan.
It is an established fact that the state of Jammu and Kashmir was geographically, historically culturally,
and ethnically part of Pakistan but India’s policy of deceit and deception, expansionism, and perpetual
denial of implementation of the UN resolutions on Kashmir have pushed the region into a quagmire of
uncertainty. Kashmiris were part and parcel of the Pakistan movement led by the founder of Pakistan
Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
Love for Pakistan is in the blood of Kashmiris which India had failed to eliminate despite employing
brute force having no parallel across the world. Even today in the presence of one million trigger-happy
troops Kashmiri youths wave Pakistani flags in front of Indian bullets and bayonets and the whole of
Kashmir reverberates with pro-Pakistan slogans. Furthermore, coffins of martyrs are draped with
Pakistani flags. The historical slogan introduced by late veteran leader Syed Ali Gilani “We are Pakistanis
and Pakistan is ours has become the slogan of every Kashmiri young and old. It has always been dream
of kashmiris to become part of Pakistan and the day is not far when this dream will true.
Pakistan is a gift of Almighty Allah for the Muslims and it is the final destiny of kashmiris. It is the only
hope for kashmiris who are fighting against Indian slavery.it is the real ambassador and benefactor of
kashmiris. Pakistani people, its governments, and especially its Armed forces played commendable roles
in highlighting the Kashmir cause. Pakistan since its existence is constantly pleading Kashmir case at all
international and regional forums. It is due to the unparalleled sacrifices of kashmiris and untiring
diplomatic efforts of Pakistan that the Kashmir issue has become the center of focus at the international
level. Kashmiris are grateful to Pakistan for its consistent political, diplomatic, and moral support from
1947 to till date and Pakistan is the only hope for kashmiris as it is advocating the Kashmir cause at the
international level. The untiring diplomatic efforts of Pakistan have undoubtedly internationalized
Kashmir and Pakistan’s support to its legitimate struggle is a source of strength for oppressed people.
Accession to Pakistan is the destiny of kashmiris and Pakistan will only be complete when Kashmir gets
rid of Indian subjugation and becomes part of Pakistan. Qaid Azam has rightly called Kashmir a jugular
vein.
The future of kashmiris will only be secured if they become part of Pakistan. Kashmiris pray for the
safety and stability of Pakistan and they believe that a strong, stable, and progressive Pakistan is the key
to the success of Kashmiris freedom movement.
On this critical stage when Kashmiris are under constant siege and India has deployed over it’s one
million troops who are marauding and brutalizing Kashmiris with an atrocious vengeance, all basic rights
including political, social, and religious rights have been snatched, the people of Kashmir look towards
Pakistan which is only Hope for them in the hour of distress. The fascist Hindutva regime is hell-bent on
uprooting Kashmiris and the existence of kashmiris is under threat it is the responsibility of Pakistan to
follow the vision of Quid Azam in letter and spirit and take all possible steps to save kashmiris from
Hindutva terrorism.
Kashmiris hope that Pakistan will further expedite its efforts for the resolution of the Kashmir issue
according to the UN resolutions and wishes of kashmiris.
Time has proven that Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a visionary and prudent leader. Keeping in view the
present scenario and plight of Muslims in India we can say that Quaid is the benefactor and savior of
Muslims of the subcontinent. Even those people who opposed the two-nation theory and Quaid
ideology regret it today. They openly confess that Quaid Azam made the right decision at the right time.
Now it is the responsibility of Pakistanis to protect this country from the evil eyes of enemies and make
it a real welfare state.
Note: (The writer is Insafparty J&K vice chairman and APHC AJK Leader)
