Srinagar: Chairman People’s Democratic Front ( PDF ) Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen has paid tributes to “martyrs” of 13th July 1931 who he said “laid down their lives against the oppression and tyranny in the state”.
In a statement issued on the occasion of “Youm-e-Shuhda (Martyrs Day)”, Hakeem while paying rich tribute to ““martyrs” of 13th July” said that the life of “valiant martyrs” will continue to be the torch bearer to inspire people of Jammu & Kashmir to fight for their rights, dignity and justice. He said time has proved that the people’s yearning and thirst for dignity and honour cannot be suppressed by might.
Hakeem said “ no political party should exploit sacrifices of the 13th July “martyrs” for their pretty political interests”. He said it was their sacrifices which proved to be a turning point in mobilizing oppressed people of the state to stand against “oppression” and feudalism. He has urged the people especially youth to follow the path shown by the “martyrs” to safeguard their identity and honour. He said sacrifice of the “valiant martyrs” will remain as a golden chapter in the history of Jammu and Kashmir.