DEMANDS STRINGENT ACTION AGAINST JINGOIST THREATS BY THE DIVISIVE FORCES SPREADING HATRED

CALLS UPON THE WORKING PEOPLE TO DEFEND AND STRENGTHEN PEOPLE’S UNITY TO COMBAT TERRORIST FORCES

The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), while condemning the atrocious and dastardly terrorist attacks that killed 28 innocent tourists at Pahalgam of Jammu and Kashmir expresses its deepest condolences to the bereaved families.

This heinous act of violence is a stark reminder of the persistent threat of terrorism and its devastating impact on peace and harmony. The mindless violence in Pahalgam, by scaring away tourists, will decimate the livelihoods of the vast number of working people reliant on tourism and allied sectors, with devastating consequences for the economy of Jammu & Kashmir. CITU stands in solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir in this hour of grief and demands the government to ensure stringent punishment to the perpetuators of this horrific and barbarous crime.

CITU appreciates the spontaneous collective response of the working people against such heinous crime in almost all the states in the country including in Jammu and Kashmir itself. This immediate and unified response from the working people demonstrates their unwavering commitment to peace, unity, and their rejection of violence and divisive hatred.

CITU expresses serious concern over numerous reports of threats and harassment of students, traders and workers belonging to Jammu and Kashmir in different states, including Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra etc by the divisive forces. A vicious campaign is also going on in social media targeting the Kashmiris and the minority community despite the fact that Kashmiris in one voice denounced and protested against the violence by terrorist outfit. In Dehradun, due to the threats and an ultimatum issued by a communal outfit, which has become viral in social media, many Kashmiri students had to leave for their homes. 

These acts of intimidation and violence against students are unacceptable and reflect a dangerous trend of communal polarisation. CITU warns that such nasty activities by the divisive forces only help the nefarious designs and agenda of the terrorists.

CITU demands the respective state governments to ensure the safety and security of Kashmiri students and to take strict action against those involved in these reprehensible acts.

CITU calls upon all its cadres, members and all workers and common people in general and all progressive and democratic sections of society to remain alert and united in combating such disruptive activities and protect the unity of the people against terrorism.

Issued by
Tapan Sen
General Secretary