April 06
All Party Group European Parliament on Kashmir has said that the right for Self Determination should no longer be refused for Jammu Kashmir disputed between the two nuclear powers India and Pakistan.
“We have raised our voices – and will continue to do so – for a peaceful solution. The European Parliament has therefore adopted resolutions and reports, urging a respect of human rights, rule of law and confidence building measures. We have as well hosted conferences, where all parties involved in the conflict have participated,” a press release issued to The Kashmiriyat said.
As India is heading this month towards general elections, we see signs, which are very disturbing – apparently to attract Hindutva voters, they said.
They further added that the UN resolutions and the European Parliament confirm the Kashmir’s right for self Determination. Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, has raised the stakes by projecting this right to self-determination as “sponsored terrorism.”
They also condemned the Indian armed forces for the use excessive force that lead to unlawful killings and a high number of injuries, many caused by pellet-firing shotguns. Also, they denounced the ban on JKLF.
“We urge the Government of India not to pour more oil in the fire – and to abstain from any (purely electoral) accusations, harassment and detention of the moderate opposition in Kashmir,” the press release issued by EU read.