Kashmiri Americans to protest at Times Square, NY on August 4, 2024: Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai

WASHINGTON, July 25 (SABAH): The abrogation of article 370 and 35 A was an act of ultimate aggression and assault on the rights of the people of the State of Jammu & Kashmir. Such attempts are in open contravention of UN resolution #90 of 1951, #122 adopted on January 24, 1957; # 123 adopted on February 21, 1957, and # 126 adopted on December 2, 1957, which prohibit any unilateral action to change the disputed nature of the State of Jammu and Kashmir. Because of illegal and unilateral actions taken by Modi Administration, Kashmir is at the brink of genocide. (Genocide Watch). Let us send a clear message to the world community that global Kashmiri diaspora and friends of Kashmir stand committed to carry on the struggle till the final righteous settlement of the Kashmir dispute, this was stated by Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai, Secretary General, World Kashmir Awareness Forum at a meeting that was held at the residence of Sardar Aftab Roshan Khan in Virginia.

Sardar Shoaib Irshad, joint Secretary of Kashmir American Welfare Association (KAWA) said that a peaceful protest will be held at historic Times Square, New York on Sunday, August 4, 2024, between 4.00 to 6.00 p.m.

Sardar Zubair Khan said that we must assemble at Brookfield Plaza, Springfield, Virginia where from the buses will leave on Sunday, August 4th exactly at 9.00 a.m.

Sardar Zulfiqar Roshan Khan urged everybody residing in Washington metropolitan area to come along with their families and friends to express solidarity with the oppressed people of Kashmir. He said that we are coordinating this protest with our brothers and sisters living in New York metropolitan area.

Sardar Gulfara Khan Sahib said that Kashmiri American community, living in Washington and New York metropolitan areas must participate in a peaceful protest at the Times Square, New York. He added that the sacrifices given by our compatriots in Indian occupied Kashmir are unparallel in the history of South Asia. We cannot let these sacrifices go in vain under any circumstances.

Malik Fayyaz Sahib of Kotli said that it is a fact that Kashmir conflict remains the underlying cause of the nuclear confrontation between India and Pakistan. We believe that it is only fair that the Kashmir dispute must be decided in accordance with the wishes of the people of Kashmir and under United Nations Security Council resolutions.

Ibrahim Khokhar Sahib of New Jersey said that the unresolved conflict over Kashmir threatens the international peace and security of the world. It is far past time for the United Nations to take forceful action in order to restore peace to Kashmir.

Others who attended the meeting included: Professor Abdul Rashid, Professor Saeed, Sardar Tariq Khan, Sardar Mustafa Khan, Malik Liaqat, Sardar Shakil Anjum, Sardar Imtiaz Khan, Sorab Khan, Aftab Khan, Danish Aftab.