London: A significant conference on Kashmir held at the British Parliament, organized by Tehreek-e-Kashmir UK, has called for tripartite negotiations involving India, Pakistan, and Kashmiri representatives to resolve the longstanding Kashmir dispute. The gathering emphasized the need for an international roadmap towards a UN-supervised plebiscite in the region.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the conference saw a broad participation from British MPs, human rights organizations, student unions, and Kashmiri leadership. It was led by Raja Fahim Kayani, President of Tehreek-e-Kashmir UK. The attendees strongly condemned India’s revocation of Kashmir’s special status on August 5, 2019, labeling it a breach of international law and United Nations resolutions.
Speakers at the event, including British MPs Andrew Gwynne, Dave Ibrahim, and Imran Hussain, highlighted the urgent need for the British government to facilitate a peaceful resolution to the Kashmir conflict, echoing a commitment made at the 1995 Labour Party annual conference. They pointed to the potential risks of escalated conflict in South Asia, including nuclear confrontation, if the issue remains unresolved.
Kashmiri leader Mazamil Yaqoob Thakur and others voiced concerns over India’s military strategies in the region, which they argued could not quell the Kashmiris’ demand for independence. The conference also spotlighted the alleged attempts by India to alter the demographic makeup of Kashmir, a move seen as a violation of the Geneva Convention.
The event concluded with a resolution demanding the release of political prisoners, the lifting of media restrictions, the reversal of India’s legislative actions since August 2019, an end to repressive legal measures, and a halt to demographic changes. The resolution further urged the British government to actively support the initiation of dialogue aimed at resolving the Kashmir issue.