Fwd: [bangla-vision] Kashmir struggle for justice, peace: Arundhati Roy

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Subject: [bangla-vision] Kashmir struggle for justice, peace: Arundhati Roy

 

Kashmir struggle for justice, peace: Arundhati Roy

London, June 15: Famous Indian author and right activist Arundhati Roy has reiterated her support for the independence of Kashmir.  "Kashmir struggle is for justice and peace," she said during her meeting with a delegation of Kashmir leaders in London. 

 

They expressed their profound gratitude for her courageous and unflinching support to the struggle of Kashmiri peoples' right to self determination. She assured the delegation that she would raise her voice in favour of Kashmiris at every available platform of the world. 

The Kashmiri delegation which called on her comprised Executive Director Kashmir American Council, Dr Ghulam Nabi Fai, Senior Vice President World Kashmir Freedom Movement, Nazir Ahmed Quershi and Tehreek-e-Kashmir UK President, Muhammad Ghalib. 

 

She said Kashmir issue is misunderstood both in India and abroad and it needs to be presented and projected in the right context. 

Earlier briefing the Indian author and Booker Prize Winner, the members of the delegation appreciated her efforts. They said peace and prosperity in South Asian region hinged on peaceful settlement of Jammu and Kashmir conflict in accordance with the aspiration of Kashmiri people. 

 

 

Terming her a first strong voice in India on human and fundamental rights of Kashmiri people, the members of delegation said Kashmiris were indebted to her for courageous stand on Kashmir issue.

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