J&K parties barred from paying tributes on Martyrs’ Day

J&K parties barred from paying tributes on Martyrs’ Day

Subject : History

Context : J&K political parties, including the National Conference (NC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Tuesday alleged they were denied permission to pay tributes at the graveyard in Srinagar’s Naqsband Sahib of 22 Kashmiris, who died during an anti-monarchy rebellion on July 13, 1931. Meanwhile, a shutdown affected life in the Valley.

Concept :

About the Rebellion

• A widespread agitation throughout the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir in British Raj occurred in 1931 against the Maharaja’s government.
• The Maharaja was forced to appoint the Glancy Commission to investigate the people’s concerns.
• Various political reforms were adopted including the introduction of the Jammu and Kashmir Praja Sabha (legislative assembly).
• The movement also saw the rise of Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah as the leader of Kashmiris.