Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah pay glowing tributes to 22 audacious martyrs of July 13, 1931 on their martyrdom anniversary.

SRINAGAR, July 13 (SABAH): National Conference President Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah have paid glowing tributes to the 22 valiant martyrs of 13th July, 1931 on their martyrdom anniversary.

 As per media reports, Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah in their messages in Srinagar, Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting the valour and selfless sacrifices of the martyrs, said 13th July 1931 was a watershed moment in the history of Kashmir and marked the beginning of a struggle against tyranny, oppression and despotism.

 Farooq Abdullah in his message on the occasion said the sacrifices of the valiant martyrs were timeless and will continue to inspire millions of people to fight for justice, truth and peace.

 “The undying thirst for dignity cannot be suppressed by injustice and the 13th of July martyrs proved that non-violence and persistence always prevail over oppression and tyranny in the end. I pay my humble tributes to the martyrs and make a fervent appeal to the people, in general, and our youth, in particular, to be well-informed about the history of our struggle against oppression and tyranny,” Farooq Abdullah said.

 Omar Abdullah in his message said the sacrifices of the martyrs of 13th July will continue to be a beacon of humanity’s fight for dignity and justice.

 “I pay my humble tributes to our great martyrs who laid down their lives to pave way for a struggle against despotism and tyranny. It was their sacrifice that proved a turning point in our history and inspired millions of oppressed Kashmiris to rise in unison against oppression. 13th July will always be a day where the people of Kashmir will reiterate their commitment to overcoming evil with kindness, non-violence and peace,” he maintained.