ISLAMABAD – Kashmiri Hurriyat leader Mashaal Malik has said that the localbody elections in Jammu and Kashmir are the part of Indian exercise heldafter almost 5, 6 years. The Kashmiris are forced by Indian army to comeout and cast votes. It is recorded the lowest voter turnout in Kashmir inlocal body polls in 13 years.It is reported by international media.
Kashmiris have given the decision that they do not want to be the part ofIndia. The indigenous movement of Kashmiris for their right toself-determination will continue till its logical end. The elections aretaking place under heavy security of Indian army.
It is not the first time that Kashmiris have rejected so-called election asthey have been practicing it for the last 70 years. The only solution toKashmir issue is to give the Kashmiris their just right toself-determination. The dual face of so-called democratic state India hasbeen exposed in front of the world.
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The mainstream regional political parties have boycotted the elections.India is frustrated as it has failed to suppress the freedom struggle ofKashmiris despite massive killings of the youth. The third generation ofthe Kashmiris has risen against the Indian occupation and will continue thestruggle till they get their right to self-determination.