Ranjoor (Kashmir Walla) In the Kashmir Walla, Sanya Mansoor writes about her grandfather Abdul Sattar Ranjoor, a poet, champion of the Kashmiri language and leftist. Here's the link to the article.
Ranjoor (1917-1990) was active in the National Conference's Quit Kashmir movement, became exposed to Marxist ideas while in Lahore, and was a key figure in the Communist Party in Kashmir.
The article includes a translation of Ranjoor's poetic plea to Sheikh Abdullah to put Kashmir's independence ahead of an understanding with Nehru and India - here it is:
Ranjoor (1917-1990) was active in the National Conference's Quit Kashmir movement, became exposed to Marxist ideas while in Lahore, and was a key figure in the Communist Party in Kashmir.
The article includes a translation of Ranjoor's poetic plea to Sheikh Abdullah to put Kashmir's independence ahead of an understanding with Nehru and India - here it is:
Kashristanuk Khayal (The Idea of Kashristan)
Please take great care
You are a Kashmiri so remember the idea of an independent Kashmir
I heard you have to sign an important document
Please think and consider our great heritage
Let no one fool you
Don’t let your newfound friendship trick you
It’s not what it looks like
His helping hand is an illusion
The stick he offers to help may turn out to be a snake
Please take great care
You are a Kashmiri so remember the idea of an independent Kashmir
I heard you have to sign an important document
Please think and consider our great heritage
Let no one fool you
Don’t let your newfound friendship trick you
It’s not what it looks like
His helping hand is an illusion
The stick he offers to help may turn out to be a snake
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