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The Chairman’s appeal comes after Iranian state media and multiple international outlets confirmed that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, was killed in coordinated U.S.–Israeli airstrikes earlier this week—a development that has sent shockwaves around the world and triggered widespread demonstrations and geopolitical uncertainty.
Addressing a large gathering of farmers, youth and community leaders in Jammu today, Priye expressed deep concern over reports that the attack has ignited protests and heightened emotions in several parts of the world, including in Kashmir where demonstrations were reported at major public squares such as Lal Chowk.“I extend my heartfelt condolences to all those affected by the tragic turn of events in the Middle East,” said Priye. “At a time when the world is witnessing conflict and instability, it is imperative that the people of Jammu and Kashmir remain calm, resist divisive forces, and uphold the fabric of peace and communal harmony that binds our region.”
Priye underscored that Jammu and Kashmir has a long history of cultural plurality and mutual respect among different communities—values he said must not be jeopardized by external events or partisan politics. He urged all sections of society, including youth and farmer groups, to reject violence and avoid actions that could lead to unrest in the Union Territory.
The sentiments echoed those of local administration officials who have already appealed for calm amid reports of spontaneous demonstrations staged by sections of the population following confirmation of Khamenei’s death. Authorities have been monitoring the law-and-order situation to ensure public safety while allowing peaceful expressions of grief.
“Our people have suffered through decades of conflict and displacement,” Priye said. “We cannot allow international developments to be manipulated to fan tensions here. This land has endured enough pain—let peace and dialogue prevail.”He also called on political parties, social organizations, civil rights groups and student bodies in Jammu and Kashmir to join hands in building a narrative of peace that rises above foreign policy disputes and geopolitical strife.
While Khamenei’s killing has triggered a 40-day national mourning period in Iran and pledged retaliation from Tehran’s leadership, Priye stressed that local communities here must guard against fear or reactionary politics. International reactions to the killing have ranged from global calls for restraint to concerns about broader regional escalation.
In his address, Priye appealed to youth leaders and farmers to promote messages of tolerance and cooperation at the grassroots level, cautioning that misunderstandings or misinformation can quickly inflame emotions and disrupt fragile stability.He concluded by urging residents of Jammu and Kashmir to remember shared values of compassion and brotherhood that have withstood historical turbulence, stating, “Our strength lies not in outrage but in solidarity—with each other and with the principles of peace.”
