Draft:Mehmood Ahmed Saghar

  • Comment: all sections are seem to be unsourced, so, please add reliable source on it, then submit for review again. ~~ αvírαm|(tαlk) 11:01, 17 January 2024 (UTC)

Mehmood Ahmed Saghar
Convenor of All Parties Hurriyat Conference
Assumed office
1993
Assumed office
1998
Jammu & Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party
Personal details
Born (1958-03-11) March 11, 1958 (age 66)
Srinager, Kashmir
Political partyJammu & Kashmir Peoples League until 1993
Jammu & Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party
Children3
OccupationConvenor APHC Pak-Chapter | Acting Chairman JKDFP

Mehmood Ahmed Saghar (born March 11, 1958, in Srinagar) is a Kashmiri political figure known for his active involvement in the Freedom Struggle[1] for self-determination in the region. He has faced numerous challenges and spent a significant portion (12 years) of his life in various jails across India.[2]

Early Life and Education edit

Mehmood Ahmed Saghar received his early education in his hometown before dedicating himself to the Freedom Struggle at an early age.

Freedom Struggle edit

Saghar played a pivotal role in the ongoing struggle for self-determination. He served as the first-ever Convenor of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Pakistan Chapter when the alliance was established in 1993. Additionally, he was re-elected as the Convenor of APHC Pakistan Chapter in 2010. Currently, Saghar holds the position of Acting Chairman of the Jammu Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP)[3] and continues to be the Convenor of APHC Pakistan Chapter, representing the people of Kashmir.[4]

Jammu Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) edit

JKDFP, a separatist political party launched by Shabir Ahmed Shah in May 1998, advocates for tripartite negotiations between Pakistan, India, and Jammu & Kashmir. Mehmood Ahmed Saghar serves as the Acting Chairman of JKDFP[5], contributing to the party's mission.[6]

 
Sardar Abdul Qayyum Khan Presenting Medal to Mehmood Ahmed Saghar for Tehreek e Azadi on behalf of Azad Jammu Kashmir

Awards edit

Mehmood Ahmed Saghar has received several awards for his contributions to the Freedom Struggle and political activism in Kashmir.[7]

References edit

  1. ^ Pugwash Newsletter, Volumes 43-44. Council of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs. 2006. p. 24.
  2. ^ "India has waged a war against people of IIOJK: Saghar". pakobserver. 14 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Prolong detention walls can't deter Kashmirs struggle: Mirwaiz". Dunya Tv. 2019. p. 1.
  4. ^ "Mehmood Ahmad Saghar elected as new APHC AJK convener". Pakistan Today. June 16, 2022. p. 1.
  5. ^ Ahmed Bhat, Altaf (2020-09-14). "JKDFP expresses concern over Shabbir shahs health in Tihar jail". DailyKashmirPost. p. 1.
  6. ^ Galez, Claire (10–12 March 2006). "Islamabad Workshop on Prospects for Self-Governance in Jammu and Kashmir". Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs. pp. 2–3.
  7. ^ Hamid Rao, Altaf (2023-04-03). "PM AJK hosts Iftar dinner in honour of APHC leaders". dailyparliamenttimes.