New Delhi, November 17 : Renowned Indian author and columnist, Prem Shankar Jha, has said that democratic rights Kashmiris were promised by India were never given to them. Prem Shankar Jha in a media interview in New Delhi said that Indian first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, on November 2, 1947, in All India Radio Broadcast promised that the Government of India was committed to fulfill its promises and wishes of the people of Kashmir.“Unfortunately, till date Kashmiris have not been given the right to plebiscite and they are living like slaves,” he added. Jha said that in 1947, when India and Pakistan gained their freedom, Kashmiris lost theirs. “They lost the freedom to live, travel, study, and do business in any part of the region. Moreover, they got nothing in return,” he stated. He said that there was no democracy in occupied Kashmir. “For petty matter curfew and restrictions are imposed. The voice of people is muzzled who always complain of coercion and rigging during elections. This must be stopped and people should be allowed to breathe freely,” he maintained.
Posted on: Sun, 17 Nov 2013 14:18:39 +0000
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