New Delhi, Dec 10 (KNS): Awami Itihaad Party Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi said today that Baramulla MP Er Rashid has begun a one-day hunger strike on International Human Rights Day, in line with the announcement he made earlier in the Lok Sabha.
Inam said the MP Er Rashid started the strike this morning before attending the Parliament session, using the symbolic step to remind the government of the unresolved concerns of the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh and the need for a humane and sincere approach in addressing them.
The MP Er Rashid, who had already informed the Lok Sabha of his plan to fast on December 10, said the strike is meant to draw attention to the decades of pain and unaddressed grievances in J&K.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelIn Parliament, he urged both Treasury and Opposition benches to respond with a humane and responsible approach instead of allowing political considerations to overshadow public suffering.
The party noted that Er Rashid’s decision reflects his continued commitment to peaceful democratic expression and his appeal for meaningful engagement with elected representatives and stakeholders to address long-standing issues.