Srinagar, July 11 -- The big regional political parties of Jammu and Kashmir including the ruling National Conference have written to Srinagar district magistrate seeking permission to peacefully assemble and pay floral tributes at Mazar-e-Shuhada on the occasion of Martyrs' Day on July 13.

In the erstwhile J&K state, July 13 was not only the state holiday but official functions used to be held at martyrs cemetery in the old city. After J&K became UT, the administration not only cancelled the state holiday but also discontinued any function.

With the first July 13 in the public government, different political parties have sought permission to hold programmes especially floral tributes in memory of 1931 martyrs who were killed by the for...