Freedom not just slogan but essential song of life: Prof Butt

Srinagar, Apr 27: Stressing that there was a need of scientifically objective strategy to deal with the situation, Kashmir’s veteran pro-freedom leader Professor Abdul Gani Butt Friday said freedom is not a slogan in the traditional sense. It is in essence a song of life – an animating song of life to core, pointing as it does to high thinking, realism in attitudes and balance in practice with reference particularly to exploring a settlement of a problem in a given situation.
Addressing a gathering at Thandipora, Kupwara, the President of Muslim Conference and Hurriyat (M) leader Professor Abdul Gani Butt said we need a strategy – a scientifically objective strategy to deal with the situation obtaining in the sub-continent. We will have to have a working knowledge of the dynamics of ‘change’ sweeping across the globe, he stressed.
Referring to the struggle for freedom in Kashmir and the sacrifices offered as a consequence what we need is direction and discipline. Should this not happen, the worst must follow and that is what must cause concern. Emotional out-burst may form exception but for God’s sake, never convert these into a rule and be debuted as irrelevant, he cautioned.
“Let there be no mistake about it that peace and disputes can never co-exist and no peace and no progress can yield anything unless the disputes are addressed and resolved. For lasting peace and purposeful progress the dispute on Kashmir will have to be resolved through talks to the flutter of all hearts. No suppression, sagacity is the call. Take it and ensure a bright and a stable tomorrow for all of us across the region, Prof added.”