Daily Diary (DD) - Day 109 of 2024

1444hrs:

Our trials and tribulations over the optimum amount of rest continue. Despite a good night's sleep which effectively began at about 2200hrs during our evening X Space yesterday and then waking up very fresh at 0500hrs this morning, I felt compelled to go back to sleep at c. 0700hrs and woke up again at c. 1300hrs. That is 7 + 6 = 13 hours of sleep today, Effectively, the same amount of 'rest' as yesterday.

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As if that wasn't enough I felt the need to sleep a further 4 hours from about 1600hrs to 2000hrs, bringing the tally today to 17 hours. I need to do a lot to reverse this.

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Every political party in AJK wants to make us all part of little (political) tribes in a subdued territory. Every (political) tribe wants their (political) tribe to be seen as a stronger (political) tribe than other (political) tribes.

Some of these tribes try to gain strength & validation from Pakistan, some from India, some are ostentatious enough to seek strength & validation from larger powers while some try to do the same by co-opting ideologies that seek global dominance like socialism > communism or 'Islamism'.

None of them seem to genuinely want to see a nation come out of its shackles - and much less - have a plan to do so.

As a nation we have great trouble validating each other, which can be the source of our strength but are keen to obtain validation from the rest of the world.

This cannot be done as a part(y). It must be done as a whole. With an initiative that inclusively connects the specific geography of AJK with all its people, or at least a substantial amount more than the amount who take part in elections every 5 years.

According to Wikipedia

Source

3,220,793 was the total number of people on the voter's list (which in my opinion is an inflated amount) of which apparently 61% participated according to the source above.

That would amount to a figure of 1,964,684 (1 million 964 thousand and 684 people) who participated in the last general election in AJK in 2021. 

In terms of perception at least, almost 2 million took part in validating the system of governance in AJK in 2021.

JKA PUBLIC AGENCY estimates that we would need at least 2.5 million respondees to #AJKReferendum2023 to make global institutions & the world in general (including our neighbours) take us seriously. We would still need political representatives from each internal political constituency in AJK to represent public opinion.

In just under 11 months we have achieved c. 500,000 respondees so far. Still only about 20% of the minimum required target and less than 15% of the total target, which I estimate to be about 3 million.

There is still so much to do for the people to restore 'The Right to Rule' in AJK.

I think it is time for political parties operating in AJK to seriously introspect their strategies to mobilise the public, otherwise we will soon reach a stage of 'no return'.

JKA PUBLIC AGENCY Note: #E215418042024

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I have begun receiving feedback on the above note. Here are some examples:

Raja Muzaffar 

(working chairman of JKLF currently residing in Texas USA and originally from Uri on the Indian controlled side of JKA while living a significant amount of his life in Chikaar and Muzaffarabad AJK)

Tanveer Raja's note provides a thought-provoking analysis of the political landscape in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), specifically in relation to the exclusion of pro-independence political parties from contesting in AJK Assembly elections. Raja highlights the fragmented nature of political parties in AJK, characterizing them as "little tribes" vying for power and influence within the region. He argues that these parties are more focused on strengthening their own positions and seeking validation from external sources, rather than working towards the collective liberation and empowerment of the people of AJK.

Raja emphasizes the need for a unified and inclusive approach to governance in AJK, one that transcends party politics and connects all residents of the region. He stresses the importance of engaging a larger portion of the population in the political process, beyond just those who participate in the periodic elections. Raja's call for a referendum in 2023 underscores the desire for a more comprehensive and representative decision-making process that truly reflects the will of the people of AJK.

The statistics provided by Raja regarding voter participation and the ongoing referendum efforts shed light on the challenges and aspirations of the people of AJK. The slow progress in reaching the target number of respondents for the referendum indicates the need for increased mobilization and engagement of the public in shaping the future of the region. Raja's warning of a potential point of "no return" underscores the urgency for political parties in AJK to reassess their strategies and prioritize the interests and aspirations of the people they represent.

Overall, Raja's note serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities and nuances of political dynamics in AJK, and the importance of fostering a more inclusive and participatory system of governance that truly reflects the will of the people.

Raja Muzaffar

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Quayyum Raja 

(A senior member of the JKLF who has been a lifelong advocate for the freedom of Jammu Kashmir and has many sacrifices to his credit - both while incarcerated for over 2 decades in the UK and subsequently while struggling on the ground in AJK for almost 2 decades)

Tanveer Ahmed's scientific work is too heavy for existing politicians to comprehend and appreciate, whose all efforts are confined to self-serving campaigns. In name, they are politicians and political parties, but politicians and political parties usually have visions and commitment, which they badly lack. They rely on tribal politics, because they are not sure of their own selves.

The change can be brought about by the people and our people's level is too low. They don't know nor understand anything other than tribal politics. However, inclusivity is the only way forward. The younger generation should be involved in any discussion for change, because those considered old hawks are unlikely to reform themselves.

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The following Facebook post (19 April 2024) has echoes of the sentiment I am trying to relay to our politicians & public alike:

I'll just translate that statement for you:

There is no political party in Azad Kashmir. These are all groups (what I - the translator -have described as political tribes) which cunning people have made for specific interests.

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Now, onto our financial statement for the day:

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