Srinagar, Dec 30 (KNS): Senior CPI (M) leader and MLA from Kulangam, Y Tarigami, has strongly criticized the removal of July 13 and December 5 from the list of public holidays for the 2025 calendar year, calling it an unfortunate decision that undermines the region's historical and cultural legacy.
In a statement, Tarigami highlighted the immense historical significance of July 13, a day that commemorates the sacrifices of those who protested against autocratic rule and advocated for human dignity. "July 13 holds immense historical significance for Jammu and Kashmir, as it commemorates the sacrifice of those who laid down their lives protesting against autocratic rule and advocating for human dignity," he said.
He also emphasized the importance of December 5, the birth anniversary of Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, popularly known as Sheikh Sahab.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel"Sheikh Sahab and his colleagues made great contributions toward empowering people by democratizing society, implementing radical land reforms, introducing free education, and empowering women as part of the Naya Kashmir manifesto," Tarigami stated.
The MLA warned that removing such pivotal milestones from the official calendar undermines the values they represent and distorts the region's history. "Attempts made to erase such pivotal milestones from our collective memory undermines the values they represent. Distorting the history in this way will serve no purpose," he remarked. (KNS)