Srinagar, April 25 : The Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) on Saturday convened an emergency meeting of its Executive Council immediately after the dismissal of interim bail to Member of Parliament Er Rashid by the NIA Patiala House Court.
In a statement issued to news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS), the party said the meeting was attended by AIP General Secretaries Nazir Ahmad Khan and Prince Parveez, Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi, State Secretary Sheikh Ashiq, Spokesperson Firdouse Baba and senior leaders including Advocate Javeed Hubbi, Parveez Ahmad Bhat and Nazir Ahmad Mir.
During the meeting, leaders held detailed deliberations on the NIA court’s decision and expressed deep concern over the denial of interim relief, particularly in view of the critical condition of Er Rashid’s father who continues to be on ventilator at SMHS Hospital Srinagar. The participants said such moments call for empathy and a humane approach, especially when it involves a son seeking to be with his ailing parent.
The Executive Council, however, expressed hope regarding the upcoming hearing on the regular bail In Delhi High Court scheduled for April 27, stating that justice must ultimately reflect both fairness and compassion.
AIP leaders urged the authorities to take into account Er Rashid’s position as a sitting Member of Parliament representing Baramulla constituency, which comprises 18 assembly segments and nearly 40 percent of Kashmir’s population. They said the voice of such a large section of people deserves to be heard and respected within democratic institutions. “Democracy is not only about representation but also about responsiveness. It must carry within it the spirit of compassion, especially in moments of human distress,” the leaders observed, adding that the system must rise to the occasion with sensitivity and balance.
Reiterating their demand for MP Er Rashid’s release, the party leadership expressed cautious optimism about the April 27 hearing. “We remain hopeful that justice will prevail and that Er Rashid will be granted relief, allowing him to be with his family in this difficult time,” they said, while appealing for prayers and support from the people the statement further reads. (KNS)
