Jammu & Kashmir, March 6 -- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday staged a protest against derogatory remarks made about the July 13 Martyrs during a session in the Legislative Assembly. Led by party leader Iltija Mufti, the protest march concluded at Polo View Srinagar.

Speaking on the occasion, Iltija Mufti emphasized that July 13, 1931, marked the beginning of Jammu & Kashmir's fight for democracy. "The people of J&K made sacrifices for democratic ideals, just as the rest of the country did, the only difference being that their struggle was against a local ruler," she stated.

Iltija expressed gratitude to Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather for expunging the controversial remarks and demanded an unconditional apology from BJP leader ...