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| Sept 24,1931: Mirwaiz calls for Jehad | | In 15 minutes Hari Singh pacified `Holy Warriors' | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Sept 23: September 24 is an important date in the history of Jammu Kashmir. On this day in 1931, people came out in large numbers and assembled at Khanyar in Srinagar in response to a call given by Mirwaiz Yusuf Shah. The Maharaja had imposed restrictions but unlike the present day democratic rulers, he chose to face the leaders on that very day. He met the leaders for not more than fifteen minutes and the people dispersed.
The July 13 incident which left around 22 persons dead outside Srinagar's Central Jail evoked severe reaction across the sub-continent. Processions were taken out against the Maharaja at Lahore, Delhi, Lucknow. In early September Maharaja ordered arrest of leaders. All of them including Sher-e-Kashmir were taken into custody, Mirwaiz Yusuf Shah called for Jehad.
The Jehad call evoked massive response. People came out with swords, lathis, shovels and iron rods. Some of them also carried guns. The people assembled at Khanyar and raised slogans against the Maharja and his government.
Maharaja proved a better administrator. Without wasting time, he invited the leaders to his palace. As soon as the leaders came, Maharja came out. He was without a head gear which reflected his anger. The negotiations with the leaders commenced then and there. After fifteen minutes, he had satisfied the leaders. They went back and requested the people to disperse peacefully.
Maharaja did not back out of his commitment. He appointed the Galancy Commission. The commission submitted its report and recommended measures. The present day `elected' government does not dare to face the public. During the past three months 107 persons got killed. Instead of acting like Maharaja Hari Singh, they have not reached the people. National Conference activists accuse the Maharja of killing 22 persons on July 13. However, for their information, Maharaja was not in Srinagar when the incident happened. But still he owned responsibility and ordered an enquiry. |
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