UKPNP Leaders Challenge Legitimacy of PoJK Accession
Statements by Sardar Shaukat Ali Kashmiri and Sardar Nasir Aziz Khan
On Friday, UKPNP chairman Sardar Shaukat Ali Kashmiri and senior leader Sardar Nasir Aziz Khan stated that the accession of Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) holds no legitimacy. They criticized the 1947 resolution by the Muslim Conference advocating for Kashmir’s accession to Pakistan, calling it controversial and illegitimate.
The UKPNP leaders emphasized that the Muslim Conference was not the sole representative party of the State of Jammu and Kashmir. They argued that resolutions and unilateral decisions imposed at gunpoint on the people of PoJK are unacceptable and lack legitimacy.
Upcoming Convention in Kotli
The UKPNP has scheduled a two-day convention in Kotli on August 24 and 25 to address developmental issues faced by the people of PoJK. The convention will coincide with the 7th Congress of the UKPNP and will focus on the oppressive actions of the Pakistani state.
The press statement highlighted that tensions in PoJK have risen, with various sections of society, including workers, farmers, women, youth, students, and the working class, uniting against Pakistan’s anti-people and divisive actions. The struggle aims to eliminate discrimination, exploitation, and forced division.
Doubts Revealed
UKPNP -: UKPNP stands for United Kashmir People’s National Party. It is a political party that focuses on the rights and issues of people in the Kashmir region.
Sardar Shaukat Ali Kashmiri -: Sardar Shaukat Ali Kashmiri is a leader of the UKPNP. He works to raise awareness about the issues faced by people in Kashmir.
Sardar Nasir Aziz Khan -: Sardar Nasir Aziz Khan is another leader of the UKPNP. He also works to highlight the problems in the Kashmir region.
PoJK -: PoJK stands for Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. It refers to the part of Jammu and Kashmir that is controlled by Pakistan.
1947 resolution -: The 1947 resolution was a decision made by the Muslim Conference to join Pakistan. This happened when India and Pakistan became separate countries.
Kotli -: Kotli is a place in Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The UKPNP is holding a convention there to discuss important issues.
7th Congress -: The 7th Congress of the UKPNP is a big meeting where party members discuss their plans and actions. It happens every few years.
