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Borders can’t be redrawn in Kashmir: Farooq

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Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir’s borders can’t be redrawn, and Pakistan-held Kashmir will remain with that country, former chief minister Farooq Abdullah said on Friday.

“Pakistan-administered part of Kashmir is (in) Pakistan and will remain (in) Pakistan while Jammu and Kashmir is (in) India and will always remain (in) India,” he told the media here.

For years, India has been saying that Pakistani Kashmir belongs to India but has failed to put pressure on Islamabad to retrieve it, he said. So, it will stay a part of Pakistan.

“War is no solution. Only lives are lost in wars. Dialogue is the only way forward,” said Abdullah, also the patron of the National Conference.

Defending Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan over his views on intolerance, Abdullah said: “Aamir never said he wants to leave the country. His views and being distorted.”

Jammu and Kashmir is divided between India and Pakistan. New Delhi controls the southern two-third of the Himalayan state and Islamabad the northern third.

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Cheers and Cheers: Barzilla’s Joyful Ode to Inclusivity and Celebration

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The RG Marathon Championship Run 2023 in Goa was a testament to inclusivity. Initially resistant to including persons with disabilities, it eventually featured wheelchair and standing categories, thanks to advocates’ efforts. Participants showed exceptional determination, emphasizing unity in diversity. Despite challenging weather, they demonstrated the power of community support, highlighting the need for accessibility and inclusion in all state-level events in Goa.

Following the marathon, a gathering of differently-abled individuals, predominantly wheelchair users, convened for a celebratory lunch at Barzilla. The event, orchestrated by Mr. Shariq Khan and Mr. Zain Aftab, proprietors of Barzilla, honored the birthday of Sadaf Fatima, who also uses a wheelchair and is Mr. Shariq Khan’s wife.

 

The lunch featured esteemed guests including the Tourism Minister of Goa, MLA Rohan Khaunte of Porvorim, Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Desai, and the State Commissioner for Persons with Disability in Goa, Guruprasad Pawaskar. The event was impeccably hosted by Ms. Falak Fatima and Mr. Adarsh Parashar, offering activities such as Karaoke and Billiards. The youth of Goa exhibited their unwavering support for the community, making the party an unequivocal success.

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