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| Why was Sher-e-Kashmir arrested in 1953? | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 8: People by and large believe that Sher-e-Kashmir was dethroned and arrested on August 9, 1953 for resisting moves aimed at diluting internal autonomy of the State. But this is far from reality. He was taken into custody for seeking total independence for Jammu Kashmir.
His (Sher-e-Kashmir) July 13, 1953 speech is very significant. He said, "These martyrs have prepared us for bigger sacrifices to achieve our freedom and our right to self-determination. If required, our youth would not desist from fighting a liberation war on the lines of Algerian people. I regret my mistake of coming in the way of merger with Pakistan. I had fears that they won't treat me well, but I was wrong. Now I feel backstabbed, I no longer trust Indian rulers, we have different ways now." Former member Constituent Assembly, Abdul Gani Goni gave reasons for the August 9 episode. He said: "During those days, Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah was at his best despite facing severe opposition from his colleagues including Bakshi. It was during these days that Sheikh Sahib roared and behaved like a lion for the first and last time in his political career." Giving details, he said: "By 1948 Sheikh Sahib had realized his mistake of supporting State's accession with India. He had started dreaming of an independent State and expressed it without any reservations. Jawahar Lal Nehru visited Kashmir immediately after Moulana Azad got humiliated at Hazratbal shrine. Sheikh delivered a fiery speech against India. Azad also wanted to address the people but Sheikh did not allow him. Nehru's sister and the then Home Minister, Dr Katju accompanied him. Sheikh told Nehru that he wanted to end his relationship with India. He forcefully put forth his views during a meeting of the National Conference working committee which lasted four days. He also made a mention of independent Kashmir. Nehru, his sister and Katju watched the proceedings with keen interest." "A shocked Nehru, however, reacted politely. He had to attend a conference in London and promised Sheikh a meeting on his return. He returned only to order arrest of Sheikh", he said.
Goni said, "Surprisingly Sher-e-Kashmir tried his best to project himself as the victim although this was the only time when he actually behaved and roared like a lion." |
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