Not being allowed to carry out peaceful activities: PDP

Srinagar, Oct 24 : PDP today alleged that it is not being allowed peaceful activities by the government.

According to a local news agency, KNS, PDP media advisor Iltija Mufti sought clarification from J&K administration over disallowing them to protest against atrocities committed by Israel on innocent Palestinian people. She said the party had chalked out a programme to protest against Israel and show solidarity with Palestine but “unfortunately” J&K administration has put restriction on party leadership and detained many either at their residences or police lockups.”

Addressing a press conference herer, Iltija said PDP had chalked out a protest programme to show solidarity with Palestinian people who are facing atrocities at the hands of Israel. “ Our general secretaries Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura and Dr Mehboob Beg have been placed under house arrest,”she said

Iltija added that t is India who stands with Palestine cause from the beginning but” we are unable to understand why authorities do not allow us to raise voice against Israel.”

“We live in a democratic country where everybody has a right to put forth their point of view but after 2019 nobody here is being allowed to raise their voice. First orders came from New Delhi to break PDP and many leaders left the party. Today we had decided to hold protest at all district headquarters to show solidarity with Palestinian people but the authorities have objection to this as well and our leaders were arrested,” Iltija said.