Won’t tolerate disrespect of martyrs: NC

Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, July 10: National Conference today lashed out at the PDP-BJP Government for the unacceptable remarks of its leaders over the commemoration of the 13th of July as the Martyrs’ Day in J&K.
National Conference Provincial president, Nasir Aslam Wani said such remarks bring forth the true nature of Mufti Sayeed’s sell-out to the BJP – a sell-out which also consists of a secret pact to disrespect our brave martyrs and to distort history.
“Nobody can dare question the sacrifices of the valiant martyrs of the 13th of July. Their sacrifice against brutality, tyranny and autocracy will continue to be a beacon of inspiration for the people of Kashmir and we will continue to hold them in the highest of esteem. Neither the PDP, nor the BJP should have an iota of a doubt about the value and sanctity of the 13th July Martyrs”, Wani said in a statement here.
The NC leader said it was outrageous of BJP leaders to suggest that they would now launch an inquiry to ascertain the validity of the sacrifice of the martyrs of 13th of July. “Nobody has a right to question the sacrifices of our most valiant role models. Mufti Mohammad Sayeed should come forward, break his apologetic silence and apologize for this outrageous statement. The PDP-BJP Chief Minister should understand that this is an extremely sensitive issue with the people and they will not tolerate any attempts to disrespect their martyrs”, Wani added.