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BKWC at International Human Rights Day on Kashmir at the Porticulus House in London.

The speakers of Kashmir Conference urged the Kashmiris in Britain and Europe to play a dynamic role on diplomatic front in highlighting the Indian oppression in Kashmir. The conference was held on International Human Rights Day in Portcullis House. A campaign has been launched to sign a petition to inform the world about the Indian plans of building a wall on Line of Control.

Speaking under the banner of JK Self-Determination Movement in the House of Commons, the speakers said that by building the walls, the Kashmiris’ urge for freedom could not be suppressed. Neither the seven lac Indian soldiers nor the distance of thousands of miles could stop overseas Kashmiris from putting up a fight against Indian atrocities.

Chairman JKSDM, Raja Najabat Hussain said that the Members of Parliament would be informed about Indian excesses via meetings, emails and letters. He further added that even on International Human Rights Day, Kashmiris are suffering. Moreover by building a wall on Line of Control, a conspiracy is being hatched to separate the families living on the both sides of the border.

Lord Nazir Ahmed Chairman JKSDM, Raja Najabat Hussainsaid that India PM Manmohan Singh criticized the human rights violation in Sri Lanka but he paid no heed to atrocities being committed in Indian held Kashmir. He criticized PM David Cameron for his silence on Indian oppression in Kashmir during his recent visits of China, Sri Lanka and India.

Yasmeen Qureshi MP said that the Kashmiris must be granted right of self-determination. She urged that Britain must play its part in bringing India, Pakistan and Kashmiris to the dialog table.

David Ward MP said that the Kashmir Petition must be signed with fervor to help realize the long-awaited Kashmiri dream of self-determination.

Fiona Mactaggart MP said that she would present a bill in Parliament about human rights violation in Indian held Kashmir.

Julie Hilling MP emphasized that Kashmiri community should not only stay in contact with their MPs, but should also press them to raise the issue in the Parliament.

Chairman British Women Council Rana Shama Nazir said that even in the 21st century Kashmiris are suffering. Many Kashmiris are missing and many are buried in unnamed graves. All this puts a question mark on the work of international organizations who are striving for human rights.

Professor Shaheen said that a well-designed plan is employed to endanger Kashmiri values.

Cllr Nasrin Ali and Shanaz Saddique said that there are more than 1 million Kashmiris in Britain who want their MPs to view Kashmir problem in context of human rights violation. They expect their MPs to resolve the issue. Ex Cllr Mushtaq Lasharie, Shahbaz and others were among the speakers at the event.

Source : http://www.theasians.co.uk/story/20131216_kashmiri_human_day#sthash.RgDubJ6a.dpuf