DFP seeks implementation of relevant UN resolutions

Indian intransigence biggest hurdle in way of peace in SA

Islamabad: Acting Chairman Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (DFP) has appealed to the UN Secretary General to impress upon the government of India to implement the UN’s 5th January 1949 resolution that pledges the right to self-determination to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

In a statement issued on the eve of Right to Self-determination Day on Monday, the DFP leader while highlighting the importance of the resolution said that the UN through this historic resolution acknowledged Kashmiris’ legitimate rights and laid a solid basis for the peaceful resolution of the conflict.

Reminding the highest body of its moral and legal responsibilities towards the resolution of Kashmir Saghar said that it was quite unfortunate that the dispute was still hanging despite the passage of 73 years. Terming India’s intransigence as the biggest hurdle in the peaceful resolution of the conflict he said that Indian rulers had backtracked from their commitments they had committed with the people of Kashmir and the international community.

Meanwhile, in a communique addressed to the UN Secretary General the DFP acting chairman has sought the world body’s proactive role in resolving the dispute in line with the UN resolutions and end Indian atrocities in the occupied territory.

He also appealed to the UNSG to take notice of the continued bloodshed and violence being unleashed upon innocent people. He said that the United Nations should discharge its moral and legal responsibilities vis-à-vis upholding the promise made to the people of Jammu and Kashmir in its resolution adopted on January 5, 1949.