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Sunday, 10 May 2020

Daily Diary (DD) - Day 131 of 2020

2300hrs:

The People's Assembly 2.0

Coinciding almost neatly with today's version of our weekly programme: 'In Search of the Internal Narrative 4.0 - Dadyaal AJK':


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The following programme on JKTV may begin the much awaited unravelling of a very clever plot:




As the programme link is not directly embedded in the tweet above. Here are my comments in real time and in response to what Afzal Khan MP of Manchester Gorton constituency (and originating from Bhimber in AJK) had to say on behalf of Labour's new leader Keir Starmer:



The timelines quoted below coincide as responses to each particular statement/viewpoint submitted by Afzal Khan MP:

At 12:05 
British State policy is effectively flawed, self serving in the sense that it makes Britain immune from any responsibility of creating the J & K conflict in the first place in 1947. It is also amazingly circular because if you explain to any British political party that India and Pakistan are not capable or inclined to work with the people of Kashmir - except on their own terms with no regard for the local/people's/narrative - for the sake of the Lord just yesterday both armies exchanged fire on the LOC and killed an innocent mother in Polas, Abbaspur, Poonch Sector! 

So, when you explain that to a British political party they then alter their tone slightly and talk of UN resolutions which again have no local input from J & K and are essentially bilateral in nature. They are also only advisory and have no executive/legal/political significance except to replay the status quo which Britain designed in 1947. A strategy based on nurturing hatred between Hindus and Muslims. So, the United Kingdom has it carefully worked out whereby it circles the argument from London to Delhi and Islamabad, occasionally referring to New York as an alibi when need be before returning to Delhi and Islamabad. 

Whatever happens London remains intact and the people of Jammu Kashmir & Allied remain disenfranchised and tormented throughout each circle and cycle. This is dishonest on the part of the United Kingdom and they have to give way to a democratic, ethical, legal and peaceful outcome designed by the ultimate affectees of this British postcolonial design: The various inhabitants of Jammu Kashmir & Allied in an unconditional and inviolable manner.

At 13:30
The Labour Party has a very poor record of speaking about human rights in AJK and GB. Perhaps, it could improve in that sense. It seems to view the pro Pakistani voter as a hornet's nest, not to be touched if possible.

At 14:18 
The work being carried out that he refers to is not likely to be result orientated as it conflicts with British State policy. It could even spell the end of the Labour party if this work was carried to its stated end!

At 16:14 
The people can only decide if they design the process. When they are not on the design table that means that they are only part of the menu. Afzal Khan and others need to understand that.

At 18:23 
See....this is the crux! Debbie Abrahams and Co came to AJK (GB not included of course) but their short stay was under a very controlled environment with no access to civil society. 

This Is Machiavellian!

At 18:59 
Afzal is misinformed. Both UN OHCHR reports are available at ajkpublicagency.org

At 19:27 
UN OHCHR Report - 14 June 2018

At 1927
UN OHCHR Report - 8 July 2019

At 20:11 
So, you wish to keep the United Kingdom immune from this human tragedy that Britain created here in 1947. That is a bit selfish.

At 22:36 
They do not respect them and the United Kingdom is still not fussed enough about it. That is Indian and Pakistani human rights violations in Jammu Kashmir & Allied.

At 24:34 
That's what hurts the Pakistani narrative so interestingly this whole issue boiling has some motives that suit Pakistan. 

However, we must remember that the India Pakistan relationship designed by Britain operates like a railway track. It has a habit of pushing parity and has clear parallels in it. It allows the United Kingdom to continue churning the cycle of hatred based on religious identities administratively designed during the British Indian era. I am very hopeful though. The United Kingdom is full of sensible people with centuries of thorough research at hand and a most wonderful mixture of communities from all over the world residing within it. It's their collective soul we are searching for.

At 26:20 
He has plenty of time and we as civil society wish to invite him to AJK at the soonest. Thank you.

(Other notable comments followed by my response):

Fiaz Rashid 
It’s shame on the Labour Party representatives to argue that the 72 years Kashmir issue hasn’t found on the Labour Party agenda!!! That There there is a policy vacuum on Kashmir!!!

Reply
Tanveer Ahmed 
I think that reveals a lot!

Fiaz Rashid 
Labour Party is taking Kashmiris for a ride

Reply - Tanveer Ahmed
A 73 year old ride!

Fiaz Rashid
......there has been no change in policy......however there is no policy on Kashmir.

Reply - Tanveer Ahmed
There is but it has been hidden from view to date..

Fiaz Rashid
Starmer is giving different messages to different groups 😃

Reply - Tanveer Ahmed
Like a good politician!

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We can in fact deliver an actual embed of the programme on JKTV's page:


Note: My comments are not in this version of the programme. They are in the anchor's own page viz. Shams Rehman

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Saturday, 9 May 2020

Daily Diary (DD) - Day 130 of 2020

2036hrs:

Mobilising our public to do even the most simplest of tasks can be tedious and requiring high levels of time and energy.

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I have a feeling that this issue will run for many more miles. It has struck a very deep chord in the people of AJK:


 


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A hint at why Jammu Kashmir & Allied is so coveted by others:



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It hasn't changed much today. It's just that the number of animals have increased!



For those of who who cannot read the caption above:

A cartoon was published in an illustrated London newspaper in 1885 during the great game played around Pamir region.......Bear depicts Imperial Czarist Russia and Lion as United Kingdom (UK)

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Friday, 8 May 2020

Daily Diary (DD) - Day 129 of 2020

1948hrs:

Where we are compared to where we need to be.....it's that gap that engages us constantly..

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Thursday, 7 May 2020

Daily Diary (DD) - Day 128 of 2020

1923hrs:

Motoring on..... 

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Indeed, pre 1947 there were 2 entities in contest, in more respects than one:



For those of you who cannot read the photo caption above:

A Polo match between British India and Maharaja Jammu & Kashmir teams at Gulmarg polo ground in 1911

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Wednesday, 6 May 2020

Daily Diary (DD) - Day 127 of 2020

2054hrs:

Let's talk sovereignty today as it fits like hand in glove with The People's Assembly, an internal democratic process pursued by the people in the territory officially described as AJK.

There are 5 types according to Political Science Notes.

I'll just list them here before developing the argument:

1) Nominal Arid Real Sovereignty

2) Legal Sovereignty

3) Political Sovereignty

4) Popular Sovereignty


5) De Facto and De Jure Sovereignty

So in Jammu Kashmir & Allied we're stuck in the transition impasse (from 1) Nominal Sovereignty (Dogra Rule) to 4) Popular Sovereignty (The People's Assembly) and as time passes - 73 years and counting - we're in danger of being swamped into circumstances where 5) De Facto Sovereignty (in the shape of India and Pakistan) is now trying to secure that settlement to De Jure Sovereignty, by using machinations and obfuscation to blur the concepts of 2) Legal Sovereignty and 3) Political Sovereignty, not least by imposing their nationalist narratives on us, exploiting divisions within us and physically keeping us apart with a military line jointly manned by them. 

August the 5th 2019 in Indian-controlled J & K was a big leap in this respect.

Our argument is that we've been subtly bypassed or skillfully manipulated throughout this whole process since 1947. The primary responsibility for this lack of 'due process' in power transition - from rulers to ruled in Jammu Kashmir & Allied - is the United Kingdom as successor to the British Empire.

This was - in a manner - explained in our audio message to the prime minister of AJK yesterday.

Here's some further traction on this point:



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Tuesday, 5 May 2020

Daily Diary (DD) - Day 126 of 2020

2244hrs:

A 2:41 minute audio message in Urdu was sent to the prime minister of AJK today.




English translation followed by transcription in Urdu:

Greetings Respected Farooq Sahaab. The narrative (which we are referring to) is one that your 49 members of the (AJK) Assembly cannot espouse, due to certain compulsions or enticement that they've drawn themselves into and that has been the story - on aggregate - for the past 73 years.

We affirm that the transitional process - through the means by which - the system changed here in 1947, did not emanate through due process and whatever changes have emerged were conducted by the representatives of the British Crown. There was a proviso* that the people would be consulted (referred to) in the aftermath of whatever commotion took place in October 1947. Indeed, in that very letter in response to (Maharaja Hari Singh's appeal for military assistance) written by the then Governor General of India Lord Mountbatten.

This should also be kept in mind that the system of governance in India was (effectively) administered by the British up to 1950 while in Pakistan they remained till 1956. Thus, all developments occurred under British supervision. The Indian Independence Act and all that happened of consequence were under circumstances whereby the whole system of governance and administration viz. the economy, defence etc. remained under their control. 

So Indian Governor General Mountbatten in response to the Maharaja attached a proviso that when peace is restored then we will refer to the people (to determine their future). This is our first point of reference.

We don't need to leap forward to the United Nations. This issue was created by the British Empire and the solution leaves some parts of the key in London whilst the remaining parts are here, on the ground.

Thus, if we want a solution then that requires an initiative here (on the ground). In that manner, we will appear forthright in our approach to the world and hence be effective. What would emerge as our narrative to the world requires an internal process.

I think these words should suffice. This will be our second (Assembly) session. Our inaugural session was conducted on Sunday the 9th of February outside the Assembly Secretariat in Muzaffarabad. I'll send you the video link here...thank you very much.

Urdu transcription:

Jee Aslkm mohtaram Farooq Sb..uhm wo bayaaniya jo aap ke unchaas (49) jo Assembly memberaan hay wo bayaaniya...uhm jo kisi majboori ke tehat ya kisi laalach ke tehet...uhm...wo nahi bhol saktey aur nahi wo bol rahey hain

..uhm..pichley majmooi taur par 73 saal se...teek hay..jo process hay jis ke zariye se yaha ka nizaam change huwa 1947 me..hum kehtey hay ke wo logo ke..kisi due process ke zariye se nahi huwa...aur jo bhi changes ayi hain humey

...uhm..Malika e Britannia ki ..uhm.....ke namaaindo ne kaha ji ke logo se poocha jayega....jo bhi halla gulla huwa October 1947 me to...us me...uhm..jo letter ...uhm..Lord Mountbatten jo basically us waqt Governor General they India ke

...aur ye bhi zehn me rehna chahiye ke India ke andar jo nizaam hay wo 1950 tak wo angraiz hi chalaa they rahey aur..1956 tak wo Pakistan me wo chalaatey rahey...to ye angraizo ki hi..uhm...nigraani me..un ke supervision me hi

...zaahir hay Indian Independence Act bana..aur jo bhi cheezey huwi hay..saara nizaam aur insiraam...eh uhm...economy, defence har cheez unhi ke control me thi..to Mountbatten ne

...Governor General ne Maharaja ko jawaab detey huwey ye likha tha ke..jab aman o amaan qaim hojayega..uhm..to hum logo se poochengey to...uhm..ye hamaara pehla point of reference hay

..humey UN me chalang lagaani ki zaroorat nahi hay......teek hay..masla Britannia ne banaaya aur masla ka hal jo hay....us ki jo chaabi ke kuch hissey hain wo London me hi hain..baaqi hissey yaha pe hi hain..ground par hi hain

...aur agar hal aap ko chahiye to ground se hi koi initiative hoga to wo cheezey dunya me paidaar aur baqi jo effectiveness hay wo mu'assar banaaney ke liye jo aap ka narrative hay dunya ke saamney us ke liye aap ko aik androona process chahiye

..mere khyaal se ye alfaaz kaafi honey chahiye...ye doosra ijlaas hay..pehla ijlaas 9 February itwaar.....itwaar 9 February..ibtadai ijlaas Assembly Secretariat Muzaffarabad ke baahir hi huwa tha..us ka me video link aap ko yaha bhejh deta hoo..bahut bahut shukrya       

Reference:

Proviso*
Victoria Schofield - ‘Kashmir in Conflict – India, Pakistan and the Unending War’ (I.B. Tauris - London & New York - 2000 & 2003

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Monday, 4 May 2020

Daily Diary (DD) - Day 125 of 2020

2359hrs:

In the nick of time....as the cliche goes....maintaining a 99% daily diary output ratio for the year remains an achievable target.....as we ease ourselves into our second third of the year.

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Sunday, 3 May 2020

Daily Diary (DD) - Day 124 of 2020

2025hrs:

Just preparing for our weekly programme on JKTV 'In Search of the Internal Narrative', which in Urdu is titled as 'Androoney Bayaaniya ki Talaash'.

The programme broadcasts live for an hour every Sunday at 9pm AJK time and can be viewed directly from your browser via: https://www.facebook.com/JammuKashmirTV/

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It's useful that the embedding feature on JKTV's facebook page has been restored:



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There's been a lot more cross LOC firing/shelling between India and Pakistan this evening than there has been for a while and in multiple sectors at that. It is highly likely that it is in direct consequence to what happened in Handwara yesterday.

Hence:




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Saturday, 2 May 2020

Daily Diary (DD) - Day 123 of 2020

1741hrs:

Have almost recovered from my leg injury and hope to resume football as of tomorrow.

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Friday, 1 May 2020

Daily Diary (DD) - Day 122 of 2020

2248hrs:

They deserve a day in the year, at the very least. The labourer of the world has much to question the fabulously rich of the world.

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 255 of 2025

2207hrs: Routine haywire once more. Yesterday was an energetic day beginning at 0700hrs and going beyond midnight. ....