AIP Urges Prime Minister to Extend His Message of Forgiveness to J&K’s Youth too
In a video message shared on social media, AIP Senior Leader and MLA Langate Sheikh Khursheed welcomed the Prime Minister’s remarks, calling them an important signal of reconciliation and humane governance. He noted that Modi’s emphasis on guiding young people rather than dragging them into police stations and courts was a powerful message—one that should naturally extend to Kashmir’s youth, who have lived through decades of conflict, surveillance and legal uncertainty
SRINAGAR: Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) has issued a heartfelt appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to extend the spirit of compassion and forgiveness—recently expressed in his message to protesting youth at Jantar Mantar—to the young people of Jammu and Kashmir.
The appeal comes after the Prime Minister described the protesters as “misguided youth” and announced “forgiveness” for their actions, a gesture that AIP leaders say should be mirrored in J&K, where thousands of young men continue to face legal and administrative hardships.
In a video message shared on social media, AIP Senior Leader and MLA Langate Sheikh Khursheed welcomed the Prime Minister’s remarks, calling them an important signal of reconciliation and humane governance. He noted that Modi’s emphasis on guiding young people rather than dragging them into police stations and courts was a powerful message—one that should naturally extend to Kashmir’s youth, who have lived through decades of conflict, surveillance and legal uncertainty.
Sheikh Khursheed stressed that despite their aspirations for normalcy, thousands of young Kashmiris remain entangled in prolonged legal cases, repeated police summons and verification hurdles. He pointed out that even highly qualified candidates who clear competitive examinations often face obstacles during background checks, while others struggle with passport verifications or remain trapped in cases that linger for years. Families across the region, he said, expect dignity, relief and equal treatment under the law.
He also highlighted the plight of those incarcerated under various security-related laws, urging the government to adopt a humanitarian approach wherever constitutionally and legally permissible. Many young people, he noted, have spent the prime years of their lives behind bars while their cases move slowly through the system. While acknowledging that every case follows its own legal process, he appealed for compassionate measures that would allow deserving youth to return to normal life and contribute positively to society.
Addressing the Prime Minister directly, Sheikh Khursheed expressed hope that Modi’s message of forgiveness would resonate equally in J&K. He urged the government to take meaningful steps to resolve long-pending cases, ease verification processes and address other hardships faced by the region’s youth in accordance with the law. According to him, the young people of J&K deserve fairness, hope and the opportunity to build their futures with dignity.
He concluded by saying that extending the same compassion to Kashmiri youth would strengthen trust, promote reconciliation and reinforce India’s commitment to justice and inclusive governance.
