Daily Diary (DD) - Day 269 of 2025

0947hrs:

Countdown to end of 2025: 97 days

Waking up in Bagh and continuing routine of walking on empty stomach first thing in morning. Today is Day 4 in this regard.

I have a critical target to reach here in this district - that of achieving the value of 1 share of #PeaceBondAJK2025 (equivalent to £1,000 UK pounds sterling) - and the potential of doing so in Bagh is probably higher than in any other district. 

Let's see what transpires....

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The following notes are in reference to Sonam Wangchuk, who was arrested today and packed off to jail in Jodhpur, Rajasthan about 1,000 miles away from his home in Ladakh.

I have always admired him as a polymath and innovator extraordinaire who is perhaps the foremost expert in JKA, who can navigate us all out of the ecological disaster we seem to be rushing towards, in the most ecologically sensitive region in the world.

News source: Al Jazeera   

Here's an excerpt from that news story:

Wangchuk was arrested and transported about 1,600km (1,000 miles) from home to jail in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, charged with “anti-national” activities, conspiring to overthrow the government, after a breakaway group from his protest engaged in violent clashes with security forces. Indian paramilitary soldiers shot dead four protesters after they had set the local office of Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on fire, and authorities accused Wangchuk of instigating the violence.

End of excerpt..

Here is a (guest) article I'm sharing in relation to Sonam Wangchuk's character:

WHO IS SONAM WANGCHUK?

WRITTEN BY NARGIS NATARAJAN

(and don't let any Party IT cell version tell us otherwise 😉😀)

"It’s easier to fight foreign rule because then you are armed with the right emotional tools. But battling against your own becomes a tad more difficult. Welcome to our new POP culture- the Politics of Protest, where every demonstration is an International conspiracy. And where every voice of dissent is given innovative names. 

Who exactly is Mr. Sonam Wangchuk? He was one of the ‘Three Idiots’ who inspired a hit film. To sum up his ‘Anti- National activities’, he is a qualified Engineer and an Education reformist. Fresh out of college, he teamed up with his brothers and five others to set up the Students' Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh (SECMOL)- a programme training teachers to promote subjects relevant to the Ladakhi culture, prioritizing English over Urdu to prepare students for higher education. This ‘calculated’ effort proved to be a game-changer. In 2016, the earthen construction of SECMOL, designed by using solar technology, won the International Terra Award for the best building.

In 2018, for his ‘uniquely systematic, collaborative and community-driven reform of learning systems’ in a remote area, this ‘dangerous’ man was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award. If that wasn’t enough, the creative genius also went on to build a solar-heated tent for our soldiers to keep them warm in extreme cold. How appalling! I mean, can you even imagine people undertaking such personal sacrifices just to help their own people?

But wait. With his ‘cold’ and ‘chilling’ designs, this treacherous man is also credited with conceiving the Ice Stupa - tall artificial glaciers for storing water. Yes, he challenged Nature, terrorized the Himalayas, captured the retreating glaciers and invented a way to store winter water for irrigation. Just so the Ladakhi farmers would not face any more water crisis. 

These towering Ice structures (inspired by the Buddhist Stupas) stand as an awe inspiring symbol of innovation and sustainability in the enchanting region. The frozen project has also been recognized globally for its innovative approach to water conservation and climate adaptation. 

That’s not all, because the ‘anti-national’ was kind enough to share his environmental and educational innovations with mountain peoples across the Himalayan belt and went as far as Switzerland. WOW!  How can a simple, non-confrontational ‘radical rebel’, apart from repeatedly fasting unto death, also have time to continue to dream of ways to help the people of Ladakh? It’s ridiculous, right?  

Since 2019, when promises for Statehood were continuously ignored, the people of Ladakh felt alienated and cheated. Ever since, massive PEACEFUL protests have been going on, demanding jobs for the unemployed; democratic rights for Institutions; safeguards for the Constitution; and a greater role in the governance. 

Two years back Wangchuk announced a fast, to highlight the effects of climate change on Ladakh's fragile ecosystem. The authorities put him under house arrest. 

In March 2024, the then 58 year old started a fast-unto-death, not in the warmth of his room but in minus forty degrees at the Khardung La Pass, demanding protection of Ladakh from industrial and mining lobbies.  Nothing happened. 

Last September, armed with 20 others, the climate activist marched ALL the way from Ladakh to Delhi on foot. After a month long walk, they were detained outside Ladakh Bhawan. What he was asking for was nothing unreasonable. It was an assurance promised repeatedly for the Union Territory, but NEVER delivered. Nothing happened.  

On September 10th this year, the stubborn Mr Wangchuk began another 35-day fast. Yet again! Finally something happened.

After FIVE years of peaceful protest, when the floodgates of frustration was finally let loose and violence crept in, Wangchuk surrendered. He called off his fast saying his ‘message of peace failed’. When he was about to hold a Press Conference, he was arrested. 

‘All is well’ was a popular motivational chant in 2009. We were told that whenever ‘life goes out of control’, all we had to do was just yell ‘AAL IZZ WELL! And lo and behold, all our problems would be solved! If only it was that easy.

So is ALL well in the State of Ladakh?

You tell me; because change happens only when YOU decide who YOU want to become- the Know-It-All, the Blamer, the Cynic OR the Pragmatist, the Rationalist and the Realist!   

#AllIsNotWell 

#SonamWangchuk 

#IceStupas 

#SolarTent

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End of guest article....

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 268 of 2025

0427hrs:

Countdown to end of 2025: 98 days

Still awake to remotely monitor proceedings in Muzaffarabad between JK JAAC and representatives from Pakistan's federation. 

The deadlock on demands 1 and 2 of JAAC 38 Point Charter couldn't be broken from early evening yesterday to about 0415hrs this morning. 

Monday's 29 September AJK-wide total shutdown will go ahead as scheduled. 

Meanwhile, police from Pakistan is reported to be entering AJK in numbers at intervals. 

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More significant than what happened in Muzaffarabad is what happened in Leh yesterday. India has crossed a Rubicon, by killing innocent protesters in Ladakh. 

There are heavy implications for this. Concerns for ecology will triumph over extraction. What just happened in Ladakh has just accelerated that process. 

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Day 5 #AwaamiAddaalat - Maqbool Bhat Shaheed Chowk #Rawalakot

The last 100 days of 2025 are being counted down and documented in a manner like never before since 2005. Counting down today is Day 98.

1) What happened in #Ladakh yesterday was a crossing of the Rubicon by #India

2) What happened in #Muzaffarabad between 1500hrs yesterday and 0415hrs this morning was a good learning process for our public and a step towards #FreeGovtAJK2025 

3) #PeaceBondAJK2025 and countdown to the end of 2025 where conditional ultimatum will take effect. 

4) The #AJKGovt and all its branches must engage in first information communication #FICAJK with the public rather than wielding a judicial stick on every complaint it receives. 

JKA PUBLIC AGENCY Note: #E220925092025

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 267 of 2025

1418hrs:

Countdown to end of 2025: 99 days

The morning walk on an empty stomach straight after waking from a good night's sleep was achieved for the second day in a row. 

Waking up in Rawalakot.

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Upon request, a nasty but common example of how writers (writers, journalists, academics etc.) in the Vale of Kashmir are targeted, is presented below:

Young Scientist and Author Suhail Ibn Shahnawaz Faces Ban After Bold Book on Kashmir’s Future

Kulgam, Kashmir — Suhail Ibn Shahnawaz, a young scientist and author from Kashmir, has recently stirred both admiration and controversy with the release of his latest book addressing peace and politics in the Valley. Known for his academic brilliance and research contributions, Shahnawaz ventured into authorship with a courageous attempt to highlight the pressing concerns of Kashmiri youth.

In his book, he explores pathways toward sustainable peace in Kashmir, while critically analysing how political structures and vested interests have impacted generations of young people. With a blend of scientific reasoning, social understanding and personal observation, the work seeks to offer constructive dialogue rather than division.

However, the bold narrative has not been received well by certain political quarters. Reports suggest that local political figures moved swiftly to suppress the circulation of the book, resulting in an unofficial ban. According to sources, the book’s critical stance on political families and power dynamics in the region is the key reason behind the clampdown.

Despite this setback, Suhail Ibn Shahnawaz’s voice continues to resonate among Kashmir’s youth, many of whom see him as a rare figure combining scientific insight with social courage. Supporters argue that silencing intellectual perspectives only deepens the Valley’s wounds, while Shahnawaz himself remains committed to knowledge-sharing and dialogue.

Observers note that his case raises broader questions about freedom of expression, intellectual independence, and the challenges faced by young thinkers in conflict-affected societies. As his work circulates informally, the ban has only amplified interest, sparking debates across academic, political and social circles.

For many, Suhail Ibn Shahnawaz represents a new generation determined not just to study the universe as scientists, but also to illuminate the human struggles closer to home.

Suhail Ibn Shahnawaz

Srinagar, J&K

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Here is a brief excerpt from the above referenced book:

KASHMIR  

GENOCIDE 

The Dark Truth 

We want Modi here? 

Genocide is not only when blood is shed; 

it is when dreams are silenced, when 

hopes are buried, and when fear 

becomes the only language a people are 

allowed to speak.” 

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I received a response from a European political scientist familiar with the region. This is what he had to say:

I do not know  Suhail Ibn Shahnawaz’s book, unfortunately, so I cannot comment on it. 

"Reports suggest that local political figures moved swiftly to suppress the circulation of the book, resulting in an unofficial ban. According to sources, the book’s critical stance on political families and power dynamics in the region is the key reason behind the clampdown."

Without knowing the contents, I might only suspect that the author may be critical of local power structures and rightly so. This has been a serious problem of Kashmir since 1947: its politics and political exchange of ideas has been hijacked by a handful of political clans who has hold on the grip of power most of the time. In other words, they have monopolised the political discourse till date. 

Their grip of power is certainly linked to financial privileges and direct/indirect business opportunities, in a way creating an semi oligarchical system of politics and business, from which they profit. An external criticism coming from circles unrelated to that oligarchical system can easily be perceived as a threat to their existence and personal influences, perhaps even as more dangerous than Indian domination in many cases.

 

It remains to be seen to what extent Suhail Ibn Shahnawaz’s ideas reflect the real sentiments of the youth. If they do, and if they also impact the youth (as a kind of feedback circuit), they may contribute to a kind of ‘rebellion’ of the sort faced in Bangladesh, Nepal, Morocco, Madagascar etc. in last several months.

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 266 of 2025

0822hrs:

Countdown to end of 2025: 100 days

I regain hope in my own abilities by waking at 0700hrs and walking on an empty stomach after a good night's sleep, even though I didn't get to sleep before 0230hrs.

Today's another day of travel, northwards on this occasion.

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Update 1558hrs:

As of today, we only have a hundred days left of this year. Time is ticking and so is opportunity. It is apt that we just reached Rawalakot a few minutes ago. If it happens here, it will happen in the rest of AJK. If so, then opportunities will arise in the rest of JKA too.

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 265 of 2025

1214hrs:

Incrementally improving in my routine but still very far from the optimum level required for activism in our territory.

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 264 of 2025

1218hrs:

My work output is satisfactory even though financial input from the public is at its most critical stage. For the first time in 2 decades my debts are hovering over the 1 lakh threshold. If the public doesn't help me swim soon, there is a danger of drowning.

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Later this morning I was prompted to provide a summary of the financial responsibility of my co-citizens. Indeed, as of today I will be providing a new template for income, expenditure, assets and liabilities which will in due course be published in real-time (as soon as is possible) at jkapublicagency.org:

A summary of what is financially required from every co-citizen of AJK (including its diaspora) to ensure JKA PUBLIC AGENCY completes its preparation for a genuinely free government in AJK, including the training & full time employment of 2,000 data management specialists, proportionately representing each moza (administrative village in AJK) gradually. 

Tier 1:

£1, 000 (UK pounds) or its equivalent x 1 co-citizen, payable in installments up to the end of 2025. 

Tier 2:

£100 (UK pounds) or its equivalent x 10 co-citizens, payable in installments up to the end of 2025. 

Tier 3:

£10 (UK pounds) or its equivalent x 100 co-citizens, payable in installments up to the end of 2025. 

Tier 4:

£1 (UK pound) or its equivalent x 1,000 co-citizens, payable in installments up to the end of 2025. 

Notes:

1) All co-citizens who have publicly funded JKA PUBLIC AGENCY or its predecessors since 2012 can subtract whatever they have already paid from the amount required. 

2) If the target of 1,000 shares (a combination of any tier amounting to 1,000 x £1,000 viz. a million) is not met by the end of 2025 then all funds received since 2012 will be refunded over the course of 2026 and JKA PUBLIC AGENCY will cease operation, as of 1 January 2026.

3) This is an investment in governance and involves a strategy to generate returns of up to 100 times the money invested after 10 years. It is not a charity or a 'get rich quick' or an insurance policy or any other scheme. No 1 individual can invest more than once over the next decade, to ensure equal opportunity for every co-citizen rich or poor. 

4) All financial transactions (income & expenditure) as well as (assets & liabilities) will be transparent & available for scrutiny at jkapublicagency.org whilst the identity of individual investors will remain confidential. 

Further reading:

https://tanveerandkashmir.blogspot.com/2025/07/daily-diary-dd-day-186-of-2025.html

JKA PUBLIC AGENCY Note: #EUV051721092025

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 263 of 2025

1325hrs:

Everything is in sync now. The ball is firmly in the people's court in AJK.

It is up to them to take their fair share of responsibility. If they do we will all succeed. If they don't, we will all fail.

In the latter scenario, the world's most precious territory (in relative terms) will be consigned to perpetual conflict, including continued mass migration of the indigenous population.

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The following note is what I sent out to about 5,000 of my co-citizens - at home and abroad - this evening:

 

آزاد جموں و کشمیر (اے جے کے) میں حقیقی طور پہ آزادعوامی حکومت کا قیام — 2025

Link

ہر شہری ایک شراکت دار ہے“

“دس سال مے 1 کا 100 کا حقدار ہے

Link

The 3rd of September Public Statement 

(to the people of AJK in particular and JKA in general)

As a patriot of my motherland (Dharti Maa) I've worked pro bono (voluntarily conducted independent action-oriented public policy research in public interest - free of charge by devoting an average of 16 hours a day) for over 2 decades, for and with my fellow co-citizens, who are all equally entitled to determine their own future, as referenced by international law.

Even at this stage, over 99% of our population (inheritors of the hitherto autocratic State of Jammu & Kashmir pre 1947) are yet to understand the value of independent research: as witnessed by this devoted, focussed, un-interrupted and un-compromising patriot.

If this matter is not addressed by this referenced and documented population - in these 120 days before the end of this bullish year of 2025 - it will most likely be too late to address it ever again - given the practical barriers to self-determination - structured with the complicit approval of the 'international community' as many among this population perceive.       

It will also terminate this voluntary contract as a fellow Owner (Maalik) & Inheritor (Waaris) of the territory that 'I' (Tanveer Ahmed s/o Khan Muhammad Rafique) has operated in as 'we' - to fulfil conditions of public interest - in the shape of JKA PUBLIC AGENCY, have inclusively revised as Jammu Kashmir & Allied (areas) or JKA for short.   

#PopularSovereignty

#DirectDemocracy

JKA PUBLIC AGENCY Note: #E212803092025

All notes and links above are jointly referenced as:

#UE235120092025

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