Srinagar, Apr 26 (KNS): Terming Aman-Ullah Khan as ‘a legend, visionary and symbol of unity’, JKLF acting chairman, Abdul Hamid Butt Friday said that Aman-Ullah Khan was a noble son of soil who from his youth till the time of his demise stood firm against occupation of his land and despite numerous challenges and hardships never budged or compromised on his principles or ideology.
“He was an ideologue, a great orator, prolific writer, a high class intellectual, a great patriot, a teacher, a political thinker and above all a humble Muslim who wrote many books, pamphlets, papers, columns and used his every ability for upholding the cause of Kashmiris,” said Butt in a statement issued to KNS.
He said that Aman-Ullah Khan was a person of integrity and hard work who used to work for freedom struggle for 18 hours daily. “He used to stay at office even during night hours and work tirelessly for movement and never cared about his family or children. Aman was not only a great leader who led the nation on political front but an Intelligent and dynamic diplomat who championed the cause of Kashmir on international front too. He became first Kashmiri to address a press conference and present the case of Kashmiri to the international community at UN office in New York and even distributed Pamphlets regarding Kashmiri freedom struggle during Indian delegation heads address at General assembly,” Butt said.
Butt said that today when Kashmiris are facing aggression and operation all out is going on to defeat and wipe out Kashmiri resistance, “we need to follow the doctrine of unity and steadfastness of Aman- Ullah Khan.”
“In 1988, when JKLF launched a new phase of resistance, it was Aman-Ullah Khan who invited and forged unity with all other parties and groups. Even at his death bed he reunited JKLF and forged an exemplary unity among the resistance camp,” he added.
Meanwhile, on the occasion of his third death anniversary, JKLF leaders and activists across globe organized hunger strike camps to protest against “the reign of terror unleashed by extremist fascist Modi regime against unarmed Kashmiris.” (KNS)