IN DEFENCE OF ISIS

The ongoing episodes have demonstrated that ISIS in Kashmir is a reality. Obstruction administration may restrict it, so to state, yet it is dishonest. We have been all along advancing a dream of history that suits ISIS attitude. We buy in to a Future ISIS. Kashmiri Muslim culture, and Resistance governmental issues hints at no clasping under that weight. In any case, how to manage ISIS inside? It is a test for all, not just Resistance development. A change of Resistance governmental issues is required. No imagery yet legislative issues dependent on some substance. 

Portions:

Weak Opposition:

"In the ice chomped a week ago of December, the year simply past us, a crazy occurrence at the Srinagar's church building mosque likens to a crisp disturbance in a long solidified lake. In every single such circumstance our own reaction starts with judgment, closes with raging objection. And after that everything stays where it was. Be that as it may, the signs let us know, things won't remain where they are. Coming occasions have started to cast a long shadow. The main significant appearance of this Black was at the memorial service of Esa Fazili, avowedly an individual from IS in Kashmir. Conveying dark banners, a gathering of covered men push into the room where Esa's dead body was kept. Observer account says that these individuals jumped their way into the room pushing even Esa's close family menacingly off, to bring the dead body into control. Allegedly such individuals were seen at numerous different funerals, including that of unmistakable activists like Mannan Wani, and before that Dr Muhammed Rafi. The surfacing up of gatherings like Ansar Gazvat al-Hind, Jund al-Khilafah, and JKIS combined the discussion of ISIS in Kashmir. We have young men who state they have a place with these gatherings, and kick the bucket. Their passing is as genuine as the demise of somebody having a place with gatherings like HM. As agonizing, and as appalling, as the demise of all others. From one perspective we call them "our children", and at the same time we state ISIS is our foe. It doesn't make any sense. Who do we trick – ourselves! Genuine, the Resistance authority in Kashmir restricted ISIS transparently. Geelani Sahab took a lead in this, and reprimanded it at its initial thunderings. Be that as it may, that restriction is unclear, and pitiful. It puts a dishonest spread over the profound situated logical inconsistency between our ideological substance and political practice. ISIS in Kashmir, whatever it is, will at some point or another convey that logical inconsistency to fore. The fact of the matter is this: our restriction to ISIS is stunning, and absolutely incapable. This new wonder has a capability of dissolving all resistance in its way, since we basically have confidence in a similar governmental issues that ISIS discusses. We have been all along advancing a dream of History that suits this ISISised mentality. We as a whole buy in to a Future ISIS transparently says it works for. Our goals, our legends, our models, and our ideal world – it's every one of the one. A plain demonstration of remaining before a mirror can disclose to us that we are for the most part Black. So who do we restrict, and why!" Jammu and Kashmir News

Not Buckling Under Pressure:

"The West, the US, Israel, and India – all blended into an excellent intrigue against Islam and Muslims, is currently our most loved dish. We cook it, and afterward there is a serving in the wake of serving, and afterward another serving. A nonexistent dinner that neither completions, nor mitigates our yearning. We are devouring this table for long, and there is no discernable want to scan for some genuine sustenance: something worth mulling over. What's more, the main piece of that sustenance is that it's less demanding to battle the ISIS we extravagant is a piece of some connivance. That ISIS is a thing outside, and regardless of how hard it attempts, Kashmir's Muslim culture, and its Resistance legislative issues, hints at no clasping under that weight. This also will pass. Be that as it may, how to manage the ISIS inside. The ISIS that we as a whole are. The ISIS that we lecture and supplicate. What occurred at Jamia Masjid is a clarion call to open our shut personalities. It's anything but a test to Mirwaiz Umar alone. It can't be kept to Joint Resistance Leadership. It is a danger to us all – the Islamists, the secularists, the conservatives, the falcons, even the spectators. All will be bombarded to bits. After the Hindu conservative took control in India, new plans have unfurled. The Doctrine of State that says absolute persecution is the solitary method to manage Kashmiris, can, and will, in the event that it has not as of now, associate with this marvel. This messengers another fate. On the off chance that that occurs – may that never occur - Kashmir would be a district of an exceedingly pulverizing brutality. Be that as it may, are we furnished to manage this. Not in the least. It needs a gallant returning to of all our religious idea. Our obstruction legislative issues is likewise founded on that idea, so a change of Resistance governmental issues is seriously required. The restriction to ISIS will undoubtedly make a few exposures, and furthermore get extraordinary brutality its wake. An unequivocal judgment of this viciousness is sufficiently not. The buck stops at bringing into talk the religious substance that breeds ISIS. Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, and Yasin Malik need to sit, and examine truly, how to manage ISIS. Imagery is simply not going to do it. A governmental issues dependent on some substance is required. A few suggestions may help. One, Syed Maududi's accentuation on straightforward, popularity based, and peaceful governmental issues. Two, Rashid Ghannoushi's reconciliatory national legislative issues. Third, and the most urgent, Ghamidi's Counter Narrative".


[Courtesy: Daily Greater Kashmir, Srinagar, Kashmir, January 05, 2019].

THE SLOGANS OF AUTONOMY - Kashmir Trends

Sheikh Ghulam Rasool

 In analyzing the impact of raising the issue of Regional Autonomy Sheikh Ghulam Rasool, former Chief Secretary of J&K Government who joined National Conference after his retirement, writes that the impact of this issue needs to be assessed to maintain the solidarity of the state. According to him, Delhi agreement 1952 had been approved by Parliament and State Constituent Assembly, giving the state an unassailable constitutional position. The Government of India showed its commitment by issuing constitution order under Art 370/35A. The attack on autonomy began with coming of GM Sadiq as chief Minister. Though Indira Gandhi – Abdullah accord of 1975 allowed state government to review the central laws enforced in the state, but reports of two high level Committees on the subject remained on shelves in the secretariat. While Dr. Farooq Abdullah announces introduction of regional autonomy, with ambitions to  secure power, BJP has been advocating concept of Regional Council for Jammu  to thwart state autonomy. But Dr. Farooq has shifted to regional autonomy without considering its long term impact leading ultimately to trifurcation of state. It is time to cool down and evolve a pragmatic and attainable goal.

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The Constitutional Orders:

“In Oct 1947 Maharaja of Kashmir’s accession to India limited Jurisdiction of the Central Government to three subjects namely: Defence, Foreign Affairs and Communication. Its acceptance by Lord Mount Batten Viceroy on the recommendation of the Union Government sealed the special status of the state which has been further elaborated in the Delhi Agreement between the State leadership headed by Sheri Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, Prime Minister (as he was then called) of the state and Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, Prime Minister of India. The Delhi agreement in 1952 was duly approved by the Indian Parliament and  the State Constituent Assembly. Having scored a firm and unassailable constitutional position, it is still a mystery as to why Late Sheikh Sahib chose to come open against the Central Government on some other issues. While the agitation of  Praja Parishad and some pricks by Central government infuriated the late leader and gave in to his emotionalism over real politics against the saner advice of his trusted colleagues like Beg Sahib (Mirza M Afzal Beg) and Maulana Masoodi who were of the considered view that any battle in future could be fought within the system and not outside. This resulted in the dismissal of Sheikh Abdullah and his long incarceration. The government of India expressed its commitment to Delhi Agreement of 1952 by issuing Constitutional order under Article 370/35A which was duly incorporated in the State Constitution adopted in 1957. Till 1964, only financial integration of limited level and administrative integration under All India Services Act was carried out under Article 370 of the Constitution of India”.

The erosion of autonomy:

“The misplacement or theft of the Holy Relic at Hazratbal in 1963 provided upheaval to the suppressed sentiments of the people which ultimately resulted in change of the government and installation of G.M. Sadiq as Chief Minister. With Congress party at the helm and National Conference with the deposed Prime Minister Bakhshi Sahib/ Shamsuddin. With the changeover, full onslaught  on the State Autonomy was carried out with PM designated as CM- elected Sadri Riyasat replaced by Governor as nominee of the President of India and number of changes in the  state constitution by the state legislature of the state. The Indira Gandhi/Sheikh Abdullah Accord in 1975 allowed state government to review Central Laws with the specific condition  not to change the nomenclature and procedure of Chief Minister, Sadri Riyasat , abolition of legislative Council and various laws related to internal security without approval of Government of India. In spite of two high level committees, one led by late D.D. Thakur, the reports to review any state laws remained in the debris of Secretariat record.

The Impact of Accord:

The Accord in fact fortified the status quo of 1964/1975 and the state autonomy remained a hollow slogan. This is further amplified by rejection of the state Autonomy Resolution of the State Legislature in 1998 by the Central Government. It is another story as to why the NC government led by Dr. Farooq Abdullah didn’t leave the NDA government though Omar Abdullah was handy with the resignation as Minister of Foreign Affairs. Dr. Farooq Abdullah had to be content with assurance of Mr. Arun Jaitely as an emissary  of Vajpayee Government. In the same manner he was duped by “Sky is the limit” assurance of PM Narasimha Rao. During the election of 1996 and 2002, I did speak once or twice about political slogan of Autonomy but after seeing the real politics of the party, had to limit my utterances to Sadak, Bijli, Pani….etc (Roads, electricity and water). Then for election of 2008, the Election manifesto was drafted which I co-authored along with Abdul Rahim Rather sahib and Mr. Vijay Bakaya . This repeated the demand of restoration of Autonomy as per Delhi agreement. However we were conscience of our limitations on this account and advocated decentralised power to the three parts of the state by introducing the concept of single line Administration at the district level. This was kept in view of the success story of the system for Ladakh and Kargil regions which I had authored as Chief  secretary in 1992-1993 known as Ladakh Hill Autonomous Council”. Latest News Updates of Kashmir

Regional Autonomy Slogan: Impact

“Dr. Farooq Abdullah has few days back announced that introduction of Regional Autonomy within 30 days of formation of his Government. He has stated that the proposal has already been prepared. In this context, it is worthwhile to mention that BJP and some other parties have been advocating concept of Regional Council for Jammu partly to thwart State Autonomy and partly to assuage feelings of neglect of Jammuites by Kashmiri hegemony. This concept has not been accepted by  NC and other sections of the society as it would sow seeds of trifurcation of the state. Under the proposed Regional autonomy, divisional level, political set up with counsellors as mini MLA’s, chief executive as mini CM and regional council as  mini Legislature charged with developmental agenda to start with will lead to parallel executive and legislative set up at the divisional level. The Hill Council based on development strategies has already led widening scope of administrative matters of state level and even Chief Council Leh refusing to unfurl state flag and instead hoisted National Flag with local Council flag. Kashmir News India

“It appears that Dr. Farooq Sahib either disgusted and disappointed with the slogan of state Autonomy has shifted to Regional autonomy without any consideration to its ultimate trifurcation of the state. May be the pending writ petition before The Supreme Court about Article 370/35-A have unnerved the mainstream stake holders. Very shortly, we will hear a parallel slogan of Autonomy at Local Self panchayat level as the boycott by the NC/PDP has provided other stake holders with promising greenery to build strong institutions at the grass root level. With all autonomy slogans going around  would ultimately lead to parallel legislative and executive set up. What will be the fate of mainstream, out stream and other fringe streams for the future of the state very easy to understand. All round democratic Rajwars! It is high time to cool down tempers and evolve a pragmatic and attainable goal consistent with our cherished history of egalitarian principles of “Uswai Hasna” of  Beloved  Prophet (SAW)”.

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[Courtesy: Daily Greater Kashmir, Srinagar, Kashmir, December 26, 2018].

PULWAMA KILLINGS - Kashmir Trends

In an editorial comment, Daily Kashmir Images writes that while dealing with the militants, security forces should ensure that civilian population is not harmed. However, as the comment concludes that Kashmir society should ponder over the issue that when a gun battle is taking place involving militants and security forces, civilian should avoid jumping in the fray.

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Civilians Killings: – 

In a bid to kill three militants, if you end up killing seven civilians and injuring dozens others, there definitely is something wrong with your operational preparedness and also with your attitude towards the people amongst whom you are operating. What happened at a Pulwama village on 15^th December morning was uncalled for and no matter what explanations are put forth by the security forces involved in the operation, no saner element in the world will buy those explanations. Seven unarmed civilians were killed and all of them were fired upon directly hitting in heads and chests. It was a fire to kill and not some ‘frightening fire to disperse an unruly mob’. Yes, the forces involved in the operation may be patting themselves for killing three militants and thus doing a ‘great service to the nation’. But then pause for a while and think – while doing so, they have ended up killing seven civilians, shattering seven families and alienating countless others.

Explanation: –

The explanation by police that “crowd came dangerously close” to the site of the gunfight can’t be accepted as a valid reason to open direct fire on civilians. There was nothing new in what happened at Pulwama encounter. From past more than two years it has been happening. Crowds have been trying to disrupt the operations by throwing rocks on forces. So it has become a norm and when something, you know, is going to happen, you prepare your operational strategy keeping that thing in view and thus should have by now come up with something tangible to avoid civilian casualties in such circumstances. But nothing of the sort has happened and the security forces are reacting the way they reacted to first civilian intervention during an operation in 2016. Means, no lessons have been learnt and that is tragic.

Looking Inwards:

That said, we as a society too have to look inwards and question ourselves. Aren’t we also somewhere responsible for such killings? Aren’t we shutting our eyes to certain realities? When a security operation is going on, the area becomes restricted for all civilian movements. This happens everywhere in the world and Kashmir is no exception. What started in Pulwama village was a military operation. Armed rivals were engaged in a gun battle. Both had the capacity to kill and will to die. Three militants and an army man got killed. Combatants fighting combatants – fair enough (though intention is not to justify any kind of violence but both the sides are holding arms out of their own choice). Question is, why should civilians march towards a wrong place at a wrong time? When two sides, armed to the teeth, are busy in a gun battle any unarmed civilian jumping into the fighting arena can either be insane or having suicidal tendencies. That is the question we as a society have to ask ourselves. What the security forces did at Pulwama is barbaric and inhuman but what we as unarmed civilians are doing at encounter sites is insane and suicidal. It is the responsibility of the leadership, from all schools of thought to do something to arrest this dangerous trend. We as a society have to do something and do immediately to stop our children jumping into harm’s way. Galvanizing martyrs is okay but saving lives is more important and much needed.”

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[Courtesy: Daily Kashmir Images, Srinagar, Kashmir, December 17, 2018.]