AJK Joint Awami Action Committee announces strike, long march on June 9
Key takeaways
- While reiterating that peaceful protest is a democratic right, officials stressed that blocking roads and disrupting public life would not be permitted.
- Authorities further said that the resolutions of the All Parties Conference, later endorsed by the Azad Kashmir Assembly, reflect a broader democratic consensus.
- Officials also said that disrupting the electoral process on June 9 would not serve public interests but would instead undermine democratic procedures.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize MUZAFFARABAD: The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has announced a strike and long march on June 9, amid ongoing tensions over its demands and negotiations with the government, ARY News reported
According to officials, despite what they described as serious efforts by the government to engage in dialogue, the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) has maintained its protest call and adopted what authorities termed a rigid stance.
Government sources alleged that the committee is attempting to pressure the administration through street protests under the pretext of public issues, questioning the intent behind what they described as disruptive political activity.