Srinagar: The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has reiterated that the Kashmiri people's struggle is anchored in the universal principle of plebiscite and self-determination, noting that their sacrifices have drawn global support and condemnation of Indian actions.

APHC spokesman Advocate Abdul Rashid Minhas said in Srinagar that the Jammu and Kashmir dispute could be resolved swiftly if the international community acts in accordance with Kashmiris' aspirations. He warned that peace in South Asia will remain elusive unless the issue is addressed fairly. Minhas described the ongoing uprising as unprecedented in the 78-year history of Kashmir's resistance movement.

The APHC condemned pro-India politicians for allegedly compromising Kashmiri territory to appease New Delhi, including the issuance of domicile certificates to non-Kashmiri settlers to alter the region's Muslim-majority demography.

Minhas emphasized that freedom will not come overnight, drawing a parallel with the subcontinent's struggle for independence that took over 200 years. He contrasted the 2008, 2009, and 2010 agitations, which were issue-based, with the 2016 uprising, calling it a true revolt reflecting the commitment of Kashmir's next generation to Azadi, rather than immediate demands.

He expressed confidence that the dark night of Indian oppression will eventually end, and the Kashmiri people will witness the dawn of freedom. Despite living under illegal Indian military occupation, they remain resolute in their struggle and have never yielded to New Delhi's tactics.

Minhas highlighted that Indian authorities have used every method of oppression to suppress the indigenous movement but have failed to halt the Kashmiris' quest for self-determination. He paid tribute to the youth who sacrificed their lives for the cause and urged the international community to pressure India to end state terrorism and resolve the long-standing Kashmir dispute.