Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President and Member of the Parliament from Srinagar, Dr Farooq Abdullah, and Vice President, Omar Abdullah, today paid glowing tributes to the 22 valiant martyrs of 13th July 1931 on their 92nd Martyrdom anniversary.
Highlighting the valor and selfless sacrifices of the martyrs, National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah said July 13th, 1931 was a watershed moment in the history of Kashmir and marked the beginning of a struggle against tyranny, oppression, and despotism.
In his message on the occasion, National Conference President and Member of Parliament for Srinagar, Dr. Farooq Abdullah said that the sacrifices of the valiant martyrs were timeless and continue to inspire millions of people to fight for justice, truth, and peace. “The undying thirst for dignity cannot be suppressed by injustice and the 13th July Martyrs proved that non-violence and persistence always prevail over oppression and tyranny in the end. I pay my humble tributes to the martyrs and make a fervent appeal to the people in general and our youth, in particular, to be well informed about the history of our struggle against oppression and tyranny,” Dr. Farooq Abdullah said in his message.
In his message on this occasion, National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah said the sacrifices of the martyrs of 13th July will continue to be a beacon of humanity’s fight for dignity and justice. “I pay my humble tributes to our great martyrs who laid down their lives to pave the way for a struggle against despotism and tyranny. It was their sacrifice that proved a turning point in our history and inspired millions of oppressed Kashmiris to rise in unison against oppression. 13th July will always be a day where the people of Kashmir will reiterate their commitment to overcoming evil with kindness, non-violence, and peace,” he said.
General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar, Additional General Secretary Dr. Sheikh Mustafa Kamal, Treasurer Shammi Oberoi, Provincial President Kashmir Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq, Senior leaders AR Rather, Choudhary Muhammad Ramzan, Muhammad Shafi Uri, Sharief Ud Din Shariq, Mian Altaf Ahmed, Mubarak Gul, Sakina Itoo, Shameema Firdous, Provincial, Zonal, District, Media, Social Media, Minority wing, YNC, and women’s wing functionaries have also paid rich tributes to the Martyrs of 13th July.
