Khag (Budgam): Chairman J&K Peoples Democratic Front (JKPDF) Hakeem Mhammad Yaseen and Chairman District Development Council ( DDC) Budgam,Nazir Ahmad Khan have maintained that the people of Jammu and Kashmir were true nationalists by core of the heart ,like their fellow countrymen and need not a certificate of patriotism from any one.
They said the people of Kashmir should not be seen through the prism of suspicion . According to a press note, addressing a day long convention of PDF workers and party functionaries at Hardshoorish – Khag in Beerwa constituency Hakeem Yaseen and Nazir Khan have urged the Center to own the people of Kashmir with open heart and mind by meeting thier genuine socio- political aspirations.
The two leaders said people of Kashmir have proved their credentials about secular values and communal harmony at all difficult times , even in 1947 , when the whole sub – continent was burning in the flames of hatred and communal frenzy .They added that they do not need any lesson on patriotism by the pseudo- nationalists.
“If Centre was serious about removing the dark clouds of hopelessness .of unemployed youth due to bleak future and to remove prevailing alienation among them , an exclusive employment package for Jammu and Kashmir needs to be announced immediately, “the two leaders said.