All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference facts for kids
The All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference is a major political party in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. It has played a very important role in the history of the region.
What is the All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference?
In 1932, a leader named Sheikh Abdullah started Kashmir's first political party. It was called the All Jammu & Kashmir Muslim Conference. At first, this party wanted Kashmir to join British India.
Later, in 1939, Sheikh Abdullah changed the party's name to the All Jammu and Kashmir National Conference. He wanted it to be a non-religious party, open to everyone in Kashmir. This new party aimed to create a non-religious, democratic, and independent Kashmir, but still have close ties with British India.
However, some Muslim leaders disagreed with this change. So, on June 13, 1941, a group of them restarted the original All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference. This time, it was led by Choudry Ghulam Abbas.
This revived party became very important for Muslims in the region. They supported Kashmir joining Pakistan. On July 19, 1947, the All Jammu & Kashmir Muslim Conference officially asked for Kashmir to join Pakistan.
The All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference has been in power in Azad Jammu and Kashmir for many years, including in 1955 and even today.
How the Party Started
The All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference began as a political group for Muslims in August 1932 in Srinagar. Many important people were there, including Sardar Gohar Rehman, Chaudhry Ghulam Abbass, and Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah himself.
One of the main goals was to bring all Kashmiri Muslims together. This was a big challenge because leaders like Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah and Mir Waiz Mohammed Yusuf Shah had different ideas. They even went separate ways during the first meeting.
Leaders of the Party
Here are some of the important leaders who have served as presidents of the All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference:
- Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah
- Chaudhary Ghulam Abbas
- Agha Syed Hussain Shah Jalali
- Muhammad Yousuf Shah
- Sardar Mohammad Abdul Qayyum Khan
- Sardar Muhammad Ibrahim Khan
- Raja Muhammad Haider Khan
- Sardar Sikandar Hayat Khan
- Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan
