Indian Student activist, Safoora Zargar calls out oppression of people of J&K
Says unable to contact parents due to complete lockdown in valley
New Delhi: Indian Student activist and leader, Safoora Zargar on Thursday expressed her disappointment on the complete lockdown in Jammu and Kashmir adding that she was unable to get in touch with her parents.
Safoora took to her Twitter account and called out on people who despite knowing the oppression people in J&K are subjected to, choose to remain silent.
“I pray that each 1 of u hu remains silent & openly or secretly rejoices in this zulm upon d ppl of J&K experience d same helplessness, anxiety, fear & restlessness that I do right now” (sic) she wrote in her tweet.
Twitter users flooded her handle with words of support and comfort.
Safoora was last year arrested for allegedly conspiring the Delhi riots that broke out in Feb 2020. She was charged under UAPA and was kept in solitary confinement for months before being granted bail by a court in June 2020. She is often known for voicing her opinions loud and clear.
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Valley is under complete lockdown. I hv nt been able 2 reach my parents hu r there. I pray that each 1 of u hu remains silent & openly or secretly rejoices in this zulm upon d ppl of J&K experience d same helplessness, anxiety, fear & restlessness that I do right now.
— Safoora Zargar (@SafooraZargar) September 2, 2021
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India moving towards becoming global economic powerhouse: Kovind
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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.
The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.
"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.
The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.
He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.
