SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (DFP) has urged foreign diplomats to avoid falling into the Indian government’s trap of promoting a false narrative of normalcy in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
According to Kashmir Media Service, this statement comes in response to India’s invitation to foreign diplomats during the second phase of its contentious elections, which the DFP claims aim to legitimize its occupation amid stringent restrictions.
DFP spokesman Advocate Arshad Iqbal, in a statement issued in Srinagar, called the Indian government’s actions an attempt to mislead the international community. He urged that instead of participating in staged tours, independent observers should be allowed to monitor the situation.
Iqbal emphasized that the elections are designed to divert Kashmiris’ attention from their ongoing freedom movement and highlighted India’s history of using guided tours to obscure the real issues at hand.
He reminded diplomats of their nations’ roles in supporting UNSC resolutions that guarantee Kashmiris’ right to self-determination, asserting that resolving the Kashmir conflict is essential for regional peace.
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Criticizing the current electoral process, Iqbal pointed to manipulative reforms and gerrymandering that marginalize Muslim voices.
“The Indian government, which claims to uphold democratic values, has openly violated UN Security Council resolutions,” he stated. “It is crucial for the visiting delegation to conduct a comprehensive review and recognize the seriousness of this internationally acknowledged dispute.”
