Mr. Chief Minister
Sir,
You see, I don’t like winter. And I know you too would have no admiration for it, except when it snows and you go skiing. Let me tell you, I also like skiing but I never get a chance. I was planning to go this year, but you see it did not snow. People have being praying all over the valley for snow now, you know even Mirwaiz Omar was praying for snow yesterday at Jamia Masjid. He seemed quite worried about it. But they never show him skiing. Did you ever see him there? By the way, he is more interested in cricket. He is worried about Pakistan players not playing in IPL. Did you hear that? Yes, you must have. Why don’t you tell your father to do something about it? Anyways, tell me did you pray for snow? Or are you still praying to stick to your Chair! (I was joking; you see I have a good sense of humour.)
See, in all this I almost forgot why I was writing to you. You see, I finished my University course last year. And the I-Card I had expired too. As you know 26th January is approaching, so there is a lot of checking and frisking going on. I wanted to ask you, If you could tell them not to check my I card, or make do with my old one. I know most of them who check are illiterate and they cant read dates, but I am very afraid of their gun butts. You know, every time I come out of my house my Mother starts worrying about me. She knows I don’t have an I-card. I have even stopped going to village. No, no, I am not from village. I am an entrepreneur, a Farmer. I rear Sheep and Hen! So, I have to go to village, daily. But, I don’t have an I-Card. There is lot of Identity Check. My friend says, “How can they check our identity in our own land?” And you know they also beat an old man. Would you do something about it? You see, I felt so bad.
The other day when I was at my farm, army came thumping down to the village. It scared everyone there. Even I, because I don’t have an I-Card, you see. Villagers were trying to offer some tea and home made Roti’s to them, but they were busy trashing two young boys. You know what they had done, there cattle had run into the Army camp. That day, even my hens were scared. They did not lay eggs the next day! I don’t know the reason. Do you? Yes, yes, I am kidding! How would you, I know you studied hospitality. Did you learn cooking too? You could some day make food and we could eat together. You know, for long time I thought you had done MBA. Then, when you became the CM, I read your interview in Hindustaan Times, saying you never did MBA. Between, why don’t you give some good interviews about yourself to the Local Media, there are many misconceptions like this among people. We always get to see you on India Media channels, and you know how biased they are. I know, you too know but you have to keep them happy, no?
See, I forgot to tell you. You really looked like a Model on GQ’s Cover. They call you the new poster boy. Why did you not try modeling? You really would have done well. But, one thing which I don’t understand is, why Indian Media gives you so much coverage. More than Nitish Kumar, who brought Bihar’s GDP to 11.03, only second to Gujarat. And they know you have not done anything of such caliber, except that you fought your father (of course, a Domestic fight) to become the CM. And, yes, you did this at a Young age. You should check this out. This might be a conspiracy against you. Like the one they did against your Grandfather.
But you know, I still think you would better have been a Model. Although I know Mirwaiz Omar has better looks, but you see he is a Cleric. He won’t think of doing so. Neither would magazine’s like GQ give him the front cover.
And that Mr.Geelani, I know that old man has been giving you some sleepless nights. He doesn’t even see his age, you are almost a Grandson to him. He blew that Shopian rape incident out of proportions. But I think you should tell him that you are more interested in campaigning for Congress all over India then caring about those unfortunate girls. And I know girls in Delhi, Mumbai and other such states are crazy about you.
I get so much deviated from the real thing. Yes, about the I-Card. Do you think I should not come out of my house for next four days? But, you see, I am not a militant, I swear I never seen a gun, except when it is hanging on your armies arm. But, my mom, she won’t allow me to go out, you see. So, I will have to stay put!
And, yes wanted to tell you, if could tell your security forces not to kill young boys like they did last week. He was so young, that his marriage would have been called a child marriage.
Also wanted to ask you, “Do you have an I-Card?” Some one told me you don’t have one, that’s why you ran to Jammu, so that you skip checking and frisking! That was a good idea sirji!
;)
Irtif Lone,
The Farmer!
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Sunday, October 5, 2008
“With begging bowl in hand, Zardari calls Kashmir militants 'terrorists'”
“With begging bowl in hand, Zardari calls Kashmir militants 'terrorists'”
Above line is a copy paste from one of the major local daily. I wonder if he remembers what brought him to the chair of President. A mere ten percent(er), who would be the middle man (stress is on the former of two word combination) for various deals, which doomed the nation his wife was heading. A person excluding character. Was drowned in charges of corruption from head and spent several years in jail on charges of corruption. He was labeled "Mr 10%".
In 1996, he was arrested under the Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance. He found himself charged with the murder of Mir Murtaza Bhutto, his wife's brother. He was later charged, along with his wife, and convicted in a kickbacks scam involving a Swiss company, SGS.
Now that he became President over the dead body of Benazir, who was his wife, he dares to call Kashmiri Freedom fighters “Terrorists”. Pakistan came to him as a dowry, the last gift a wife could give. There is a complete consensus among critics who for sure know, that he is an inexperienced politician but deceit and dishonesty seems to flow in his blood. What more does a today’s politician need. No citations needed, as for now I am sure of this.
Also, I wonder what people, who described Musharraf as anti-Kashmir, anti-Pakistan and anti-Islam would call Mr.Zardari. Why did they want to celebrate Musharraf’s removal, when they knew it was going from bad to worse not just for Kashmir. At least, none of the earlier Pakistan Presidents had termed us as Terrorists.
And, I am not speculating, I am just sure that India would be more than happy to make Zardari, 20%(er) if it comes to Kashmir. To the statements he gives regarding Kashmir, which for now seem to be coming free of cost at least for India. And then, while the relations would improve, he would be appointed as an official middleman (Somehow, I don’t feel like calling him a negotiator) for all the deals which lead to scams. Mr.Zardari. you seem to have a bright future.
As far as Kashmiri’s are concerned, we have stood for certain Principles and Values, which at no cost can be sold. We just need to remember, allies come and go, that surely disheartens but, we can’t leave this war half way, which would mean oppression for the generations to come. We surely want prosperous future for the two countries, but that cannot be at the cost of Kashmir.
Above line is a copy paste from one of the major local daily. I wonder if he remembers what brought him to the chair of President. A mere ten percent(er), who would be the middle man (stress is on the former of two word combination) for various deals, which doomed the nation his wife was heading. A person excluding character. Was drowned in charges of corruption from head and spent several years in jail on charges of corruption. He was labeled "Mr 10%".
In 1996, he was arrested under the Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance. He found himself charged with the murder of Mir Murtaza Bhutto, his wife's brother. He was later charged, along with his wife, and convicted in a kickbacks scam involving a Swiss company, SGS.
Now that he became President over the dead body of Benazir, who was his wife, he dares to call Kashmiri Freedom fighters “Terrorists”. Pakistan came to him as a dowry, the last gift a wife could give. There is a complete consensus among critics who for sure know, that he is an inexperienced politician but deceit and dishonesty seems to flow in his blood. What more does a today’s politician need. No citations needed, as for now I am sure of this.
Also, I wonder what people, who described Musharraf as anti-Kashmir, anti-Pakistan and anti-Islam would call Mr.Zardari. Why did they want to celebrate Musharraf’s removal, when they knew it was going from bad to worse not just for Kashmir. At least, none of the earlier Pakistan Presidents had termed us as Terrorists.
And, I am not speculating, I am just sure that India would be more than happy to make Zardari, 20%(er) if it comes to Kashmir. To the statements he gives regarding Kashmir, which for now seem to be coming free of cost at least for India. And then, while the relations would improve, he would be appointed as an official middleman (Somehow, I don’t feel like calling him a negotiator) for all the deals which lead to scams. Mr.Zardari. you seem to have a bright future.
As far as Kashmiri’s are concerned, we have stood for certain Principles and Values, which at no cost can be sold. We just need to remember, allies come and go, that surely disheartens but, we can’t leave this war half way, which would mean oppression for the generations to come. We surely want prosperous future for the two countries, but that cannot be at the cost of Kashmir.
Itehad!
May be I wasn’t made to hammer my self into a brute force of tyranny. I have some self repository principles which can’t be broke. No, do not consider me to be an epitome of Justice. It’s better to simplify certain odds in life, just now and here so that they do not haunt you in future. The feeling of how my world would have been like, if I would have done that should not come. Not even out of the frustration of life. Regrets are for fools, wise men learn through their mistakes.
Who so ever dreams of Freedom, cannot by any brand of force or brutality be subjugated by the oppressors. Nor, can he be corrupted by invitation to power by the tyrants. Honestly speaking, nothing less than transformation of a dream into reality can actually take away a dream. Thus we stand guard to our aspirations and wishes, which we have nurtured in our heats for a long time now. It’s just that the volcano has been erupted with the sea of showing their determination for the cause. The domination is of the people, who have been victims of oppression and who now stand stalwart to make the world hear their woes.
We are not ready to forget, not the mother who lost her son. Not the sister who lost her brother. Not the father who shouldered his son to the grave yard. We are to remember the road to our destiny- Freedom.
Who so ever dreams of Freedom, cannot by any brand of force or brutality be subjugated by the oppressors. Nor, can he be corrupted by invitation to power by the tyrants. Honestly speaking, nothing less than transformation of a dream into reality can actually take away a dream. Thus we stand guard to our aspirations and wishes, which we have nurtured in our heats for a long time now. It’s just that the volcano has been erupted with the sea of showing their determination for the cause. The domination is of the people, who have been victims of oppression and who now stand stalwart to make the world hear their woes.
We are not ready to forget, not the mother who lost her son. Not the sister who lost her brother. Not the father who shouldered his son to the grave yard. We are to remember the road to our destiny- Freedom.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Divided, again!
The Princely state of Kashmir, which sustained its individuality and identity all through the British rule, became a dispute, after two Independent Nations were created. While the two nations breathed fresh, Kashmir was choked. And, so were the aspirations, dreams and desires of Kashmiri people. Some win, some lose its pat of the game but when a game costs hundred thousand people, it becomes a dreaded reality. Something one needs to ponder over, and give a genuine thought.
If some one asks me about two nation theory, I would say, my regards for it are more than that for Quantum theory and Newton’s Laws. Yes, yes I am not a science student but every one is aware about these two theories. None of the theories is directly related to the humanity or have any human regard. Sir Mohammad Iqbal gifted people of Hindustan with this unparallel gift. But then that was based on logic and conscience.
Kashmir faced its first partition, in 1947-1948 war, resulting in Azad Kashmir and Indian Occupied Kashmir. Lines of Division quite clear from the name. And now, as some one calls it, “Two and a Half districts” have almost parted away, with the Hindu Fanatics trying to divide the same on communal lines. I wonder, and am amazed at the intellect of the common jammuites, who do not understand that in a Muslim Majority state, where about two hundred thousand Muslims were massacred in communal riots. Others maintained the calm, not because they could not take revenge but because they wanted a peaceful state which was not divided on communal lines.
I believe it’s high time for the people of Jammu to decide their fate of sustaining their individuality or get lost in the sea of people they do not identify with.
If some one asks me about two nation theory, I would say, my regards for it are more than that for Quantum theory and Newton’s Laws. Yes, yes I am not a science student but every one is aware about these two theories. None of the theories is directly related to the humanity or have any human regard. Sir Mohammad Iqbal gifted people of Hindustan with this unparallel gift. But then that was based on logic and conscience.
Kashmir faced its first partition, in 1947-1948 war, resulting in Azad Kashmir and Indian Occupied Kashmir. Lines of Division quite clear from the name. And now, as some one calls it, “Two and a Half districts” have almost parted away, with the Hindu Fanatics trying to divide the same on communal lines. I wonder, and am amazed at the intellect of the common jammuites, who do not understand that in a Muslim Majority state, where about two hundred thousand Muslims were massacred in communal riots. Others maintained the calm, not because they could not take revenge but because they wanted a peaceful state which was not divided on communal lines.
I believe it’s high time for the people of Jammu to decide their fate of sustaining their individuality or get lost in the sea of people they do not identify with.
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