‘Abdul Hameed Lone has no connection with Hurriyat Conference’
'His recent statement regarding Kashmir Committee should not be attributed to APHC-AJK'
Islamabad: All Parties Hurriyat Conference Azad Jammu and Kashmir (APHC-AJK) chapter Convener Ghulam Muhammad Safi, General Secretary Advocate Pervaiz Ahmed and Information Secretary Mushtaq Ahmed Butt have clarified that all statements issued by the Hurriyat Conference to the media are issued only by the authorized and constitutional leadership of the organization.
According to Kashmir Media Service, They in a comprehensive, reasoned and principled joint statement said only the Convener, General Secretary or Information Secretary are authorized, adding, therefore, any such statement, news or position attributed to any source other than these responsible persons should never be considered as the policy or position of the Hurriyat Conference.
The statement also emphasized that in the present era, due to the rapid dissemination of information and the abundance of unverified sources, sometimes such statements come to light which are not only contrary to reality but also lead to a misinterpretation of the organizational position. Therefore, it is the responsibility of media institutions, the journalist community and the general public to verify the authenticity of the news or statement before publishing it and to base it only on those statements that have been officially issued by the officials of the Hurriyat Conference, they maintained.
The APHC-AJK, while reiterating its principled position, clarified that the basic and unwavering policy of the organization is that it does not directly interfere or participate in the internal politics of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan and the APHC-AJK is limiting its scope and struggle purely to the inalienable right of the people of Jammu and Kashmir to self-determination, which is in accordance with international laws, UN resolutions and the principles of justice. The organization is continuing its struggle in an organized, peaceful and effective manner on various forums and fronts at political, diplomatic and public levels, they remarked.
The statement further said the Hurriyat Conference is well aware of the fact that the Kashmir dispute is an international dispute and is also deeply related to the sentiments of the Muslim Ummah and especially the Pakistani people. In this context, they said, the organization has adopted a principled policy that all political, social and religious parties, organizations and classes of Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir should be united for the Kashmir cause. The Hurriyat Conference welcomes every positive and sincere effort that is made to highlight the Kashmir dispute and support the right to self-determination of the Kashmiri people.
Furthermore, the statement also clarified that the Hurriyat Conference believes in resolving any differences of opinion or concerns at any level through mutual consultation, serious dialogue and closed-door understanding rather than bringing them up for public discussion through the media. The aim of this strategy is not only to maintain the dignity, seriousness and unity of the organization but also to not provide any opportunity for any negative propaganda to the enemy elements.
At the end of the statement, the APHC-AJK strongly appealed to the public, journalists, analysts and all relevant circles to examine the statements issued in the past and any news or stance that may come out in the future in the light of this official clarification of the Hurriyat Conference. The public is asked to trust only authentic and responsible sources and avoid spreading any unverified or misleading information, so as to maintain the sensitivity, seriousness and true spirit of the Kashmir issue.
The APHC-AJK reiterated its resolve to continue its struggle at all levels for its principled stance, organizational discipline and the right to self-determination of the Kashmiri people and will not hesitate to make any sacrifice until this goal is achieved.
The statement clarified that Friends of Kashmir is not a part of the Hurriyat Conference but a separate organization working for Kashmir at the global level and that an explanation regarding Abdul Hamid Lone’s statement should be sought from him or his organization, Friends of Kashmir.
