Srinagar, 12 July: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President and Member of Parliament from Srinagar, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, and Vice President Omar Abdullah on Friday paid heartfelt tributes to the 22 valiant martyrs of 13th July, 1931, on their 93nd Martyrdom anniversary.
In their message, the duo emphasized that the courage and selfless sacrifices of the martyrs were unparalleled. They declared that 13th July 1931 was a pivotal moment in Kashmir’s history, marking the beginning of a relentless struggle against tyranny, oppression, and despotism.
In a passionate message, National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah stated that the sacrifices of the brave martyrs were timeless and continue to ignite the flames of justice, truth, and peace in the hearts of millions.
Say sacrifices made by martyrs of 13th July will forever serve as a guiding light in humanity's struggle for dignity and justice
“The unquenchable thirst for dignity cannot be extinguished by injustice, and the 13th July Martyrs demonstrated that non-violence and perseverance always triumph over oppression and tyranny in the end. I offer my humble tributes to the martyrs and urge the people, especially our youth, to educate themselves about the history of our struggle against oppression and tyranny,” he said.
In his fervent message on this significant occasion, National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah emphasized that the sacrifices made by the martyrs of 13th July will forever serve as a guiding light in humanity’s ongoing struggle for dignity and justice. He expressed his deep respect for the courageous martyrs who gave their lives in the fight against oppression and tyranny, paving the way for a movement that changed the course of history and inspired countless Kashmiris to stand united against injustice. Omar declared that 13th July will always be a day for the people of Kashmir to reaffirm their commitment to combating evil with compassion, non-violence, and peace.
Joining them in honoring the martyrs were General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar, Additional General Secretary Dr. Sheikh Mustafa Kamal, Treasurer Shammi Oberoi, Provincial President Kashmir Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq, Party MPs Mian Altaf Ahmad, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, Political Advisor to President Mushtaq Ahmad Guroo, Political Advisor to VP Mudassar Shahmiri; Senior leaders Choudhary Muhammad Ramzan, Muhammad Shafi Uri, Sharief Ud Din Shariq, Mubarak Gul, Shameema Firdous, Sakina Itoo, North, South, central zone presidents, In Charge Constituencies, Media, Social Media, YNC , Women’s wing, minority wing and a host of other esteemed functionaries have also offered rich tributes to the revered martyrs.
Meanwhile Party General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar has vehemently criticized the administration for denying the party the opportunity to hold a commemorative function at the sacred Mazar-e-Shohada in Khawaja Bazar.
Criticising the administration’s dilly-dallying methods for preventing its leaders from offering prayers and floral tributes at Mazar-e-Shuhada on Martyrs’ Day, Sagar said, “Despite our repeated applications for permission from the appropriate authorities, we have yet to receive the green signal. BJP and its local minions harbor animosity towards our martyrs, but for the common Kashmiri, these fallen heroes hold a special place in their hearts. Closing the gates to the graveyard wouldn’t be able to erase the significance of the July 13 martyrs.Their memory is indelibly etched in our souls, and no matter how hard this government tries, they will never succeed in erasing the vital role these martyrs played in our history. We will never forget them or their ultimate sacrifice.”