Agenda item

(This Extraordinary meeting has been requisitioned in accordance with Procedure rule 3.1 (vi) by Councillors Akram, Sabah, Rasib, Ajaib and Dar)

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 16.8 (a) - with the consent of the other signatories to the original motion,

Councillor Ajaib moved,

Seconded by Councillor Sadiq,

“The Council agrees to support the local campaigns in raising awareness of the crisis in Kashmir, especially as Slough is host to a large Kashmiri community who are concerned about their families who are struggling in Kashmir and desire the support of the council in their effort to campaign for short and long term resolution.

The Council resolves to write to:

1.  India High Commissioner urging India to immediately lift the oppressive controls of the civilian population.

2.  The Secretary General of United Nations, asking that they use their influence to secure their urgent amelioration of the situation.

3.  To write to Tan Dhesi MP  requesting that he uses his influence in parliament and liaise with the Foreign Secretary to bring about a peaceful resolution.”

The motion was put to the vote and carried with 21 votes For, 1 Against and 4 abstentions.

Resolved – The Council agrees to support the local campaigns in raising awareness of the crisis in Kashmir, especially as Slough is host to a large Kashmiri community who are concerned about their families who are struggling in Kashmir and desire the support of the council in their effort to campaign for short and long term resolution.

The Council resolves to write to:

1.  India High Commissioner urging India to immediately lift the oppressive controls of the civilian population.

2.  The Secretary General of United Nations, asking that they use their influence to secure their urgent amelioration of the situation.

3.  To write to Tan Dhesi MP  requesting that he uses his influence in parliament and liaise with the Foreign Secretary to bring about a peaceful resolution.