JI chief announces Rs1bn bounty for Modi's arrest

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JI chief announces Rs1bn bounty for Modi's arrest

Dawn.com Published June 2, 2015

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RAWALAKOT: Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) chief Senator Sirajul Haq on Monday announced Rs1 billion reward for anyone who arrests Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Addressing a gathering in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK)'s Rawalakot region, the JI chief said that India has failed to arrest Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin despite keeping a reward on his arrest.

“I want to say to Modi that you and your agents cannot arrest Salahuddin. And you say whoever will arrest Salahuddin, we will give him Rs 50 crore. I too say that whoever arrests Modi, we will give him Rs1 billion,” he added.

The JI chief was also critical of federal government for granting India the status of 'Most favoured nation (MFN)'.

"Unless Kashmir issue is resolved, anyone who tries to befriend India is a traitor to both Pakistan and Kashmir," he said, adding that, “If you want the friendship of Hindustan, then go to Hindustan, to Delhi and to Mumbai, there is no place for you in Islamabad.”

Haq blamed Modi for killing hundreds of civilians in Jammu and Kashmir and Gujrat and slammed the government for not paying heed to Indian atrocities in Jammu and Kashmir.

“Our relations with India are conditional to Kashmir’s freedom,” he said.

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Radiant

Jun 02, 2015 11:34am

agreed 100% with so...this so called pseudo intellectual class who frequently echos their voices in these forums and so called enlightenend websites with the people from the other side shall be condemned

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Ali

Jun 02, 2015 11:35am

In simple words he is saying resolve the Kashmir issue first which i think is right , Kashmir issue should be resolved as per the Kashmirs wishes

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shoaib

Jun 02, 2015 11:38am

well that escalated quickly

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I am MALALA

Jun 02, 2015 11:41am

We must not get impressed by his speech.His bounty promise is nothing but a cheap publicity stunt.If you are really sincere towards our country,then stop sectarian and militant organizations.

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Factual

Jun 02, 2015 11:58am

Having this kind of rogues in country Pakistan wants healthy relationship with India and others.

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Umair Babar

Jun 02, 2015 12:04pm

Political statement, but first time I agree with him

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Jun 02, 2015 12:10pm

Leaders of Pakistan are yet to mature. Or they are matured too much to become self destructive. Their act is humiliating their own nation itself in world stage.

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M.M.Sherazi

Jun 02, 2015 12:18pm

It is too emotional, such matters should be resolved with wisdom instead..

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Akhtar

Jun 02, 2015 12:24pm

If India was sincere in resolving the issue of Kashmir it would of been resolved by now. India is suppressing the people of Kashmir. Hardly a good showing of a so called democratic country.

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Indian

Jun 02, 2015 12:30pm

@Ali I think issue should be resolved as per Kashmiri pundits wishes. As they are the original habitant of Kashmir.

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Asad

Jun 02, 2015 12:30pm

JI logic.. Thousands killed in Pakistan by Taliban but they are our misguided brothers and we should resolve matters through dialogue. But if you want friendship with India you should move to India. Jokers!

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Tota Ram Verma

Jun 02, 2015 12:48pm

@Ali charity begins at home . first start the same in Belochistan and FATA and ask your friend china to have the same in Tibet. we will follow the suit .

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Aatif

Jun 02, 2015 12:49pm

If he's not bluffing, which off course he is, why doesn't he spend that 1 billion in Pakistan for the betterment of this country?

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shahzad

Jun 02, 2015 12:53pm

There is a reason why JI and its like minded parties have never gotten a majority in parliament. People of Pakistan know better. JI is the political mouth piece of TTP. Maulana Siraj is more upset at 2000 deaths in india than by over 50,000 deaths in Pakistan. I wonder who will put a bounty for pakistani mass murderers.

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Naveed Jafri

Jun 02, 2015 12:57pm

From where JI will get this big amount from?

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CYRUS

Jun 02, 2015 12:59pm

@Umair Babar ,,,,, Most Favored Nation Status means simply money comes first. He doesn't pay Pakistan's notes and obligations. Let him talk.

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pakhtoon

Jun 02, 2015 01:01pm

@Ali and Balochistan issue according to Baloch's wishes....

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Zeeshan Bhutta

Jun 02, 2015 01:01pm

We should first ask where he got the 1 billion from

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CYRUS

Jun 02, 2015 01:05pm

@JA ,,,,, No. You were right the first time. Many never grow up, even in their 60s. Some still suffer from infantile behavior - "I want it now." "I want what I want, when I want it."

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ALI SIKANDAR CHACHAR

Jun 02, 2015 01:08pm

Emotional and political statement far from ground reality. But fully agreed with the peaceful solution of Kashmir issue immediately. Hoping JI leader will also speak loudly against the terrorism of TTP in Pakistan.

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Arshad Hussain

Jun 02, 2015 01:09pm

@Zeeshan Bhutta Poor people! These politicians spend many billions in every election , did you ask then?

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Jun 02, 2015 01:18pm

Why not spend Rs. 1 Billion on upliftment of poor and poverty eradication. Arguably, even conceding that his wish is fulfilled and somebody gets Modi for him, what shall he do of Modi, after parting with Rs. 1 Billion ?

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Leo.

Jun 02, 2015 01:41pm

Modi was not directly responsible for the killing of more than 2000 innocent people in Gujarat, India, though he was in connivance as he did not used his power as CM Gujarat to stop the massacre for two days…his silence was deafening, so he is responsible in a way…and supported the VHP, RSS goons to kill as many people as possible in the stipulated and given time. This was reported in many independent Media news, but not in any Indian media, of course.

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Harmony-1

Jun 02, 2015 02:29pm

@pakhtoon - First try getting some UN resolutions on "Balochistan" !!!

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nasir siddique

Jun 02, 2015 02:53pm

Does Azad Kashmir have a seat at the UN? Why not lobby to grant them that. That way they can continue the struggle for their rights on the global stage and leave us to resolve our own issues.

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Khalid

Jun 02, 2015 03:11pm

When is the last time he said that he and his party will eradicate illiteracy from Pakistan. Or, when was the last time he said he will build a school or hospital in Pakistan?. JI has done nothing for Pakistan, EVER.

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nation lover

Jun 02, 2015 03:21pm

sir he is worth of 1.3 billion hearts and 3.3 trillion market and premier of world largest democracy..!!

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Doesnt matter

Jun 02, 2015 03:24pm

use that money for betterment and security there for children's in school.!! They are the future which i believe is not safe..

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Talha

Jun 02, 2015 03:33pm

If any one's bounty can resolve the issue then then all the world's problem could have been solved. What you need is a proactive approach where a goodwill and ability to accept Kashmiri's should be created. We ourselves are divided in-terms of race and ethnicity.

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Raja Farhat Abbas

Jun 02, 2015 03:51pm

I agree with the leader of the Jamaat 1000%.

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kanu lal

Jun 02, 2015 03:52pm

neither he has 1 billion nor modi will be arrested keep it simple silly...

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Mir Sohail Bangulzai

Jun 02, 2015 03:55pm

Ameer sb. I would really respectfully ask you that from where will you bring 1billion rupees if someone accomplishes your demand ?? After all, you claim that you are one of the most poor politicians in Pakistan

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Viking Star

Jun 02, 2015 03:57pm

Is he in his senses? Can he tell if he wants Pakistani police to cross border and arrest Modi? Or else who will arrest and for what charges?

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Jatt

Jun 02, 2015 04:10pm

We must have a referendum in Kashmir. Let the people decide who to join under international observers.

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Jatt

Jun 02, 2015 04:15pm

@Tota Ram Verma No Kashmir is an internationally recognised disputed territory. The views of Indians here regarding Kashmir shows that they have no knowledge of Kashmir dispute.

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salar

Jun 02, 2015 04:30pm

And some wonder why people can't take you seriously.

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Santram

Jun 02, 2015 04:33pm

Why don't he stops pakistani artists from working in India?

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Reader

Jun 02, 2015 04:48pm

i am not conservative but agrees with JI cheif

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Riaz

Jun 02, 2015 04:49pm

Let me first ask Mr. JI Chief, how and where did you get Rs1bn anyways?

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rajdeep

Jun 02, 2015 05:03pm

Do you have Rs 1 billion in first place?? If yes then what were you doing when both sides of Kashmir were drowning under the flood last year??

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Observer1

Jun 02, 2015 05:07pm

@Indian Not only by Pundits but everyone who lives in Kashmir and is Kashmiri. Respect people's wish....Slavery time is long gone my friend.

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Pakistani

Jun 02, 2015 05:08pm

I'm embarrassed to read such remarks by JI Chief. It's excruciatingly humiliating that instead of reforming Pakistan's derailed relations, there are some people who are adding fuel to fire.

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Ravi K

Jun 02, 2015 05:10pm

@Indian I agreed....

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Great giant

Jun 02, 2015 05:12pm

Are these people mentally stable when such statements are made? What If a political party leader sets a reward for COAS of Pakistan.

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Ali Ibrahim

Jun 02, 2015 05:36pm

So how on earth does JI have a stash of 1billion Rs?

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Abbas Ali

Jun 02, 2015 05:49pm

Don't pay any attention to it. After thrashing in KPK elections, he is trying to divert attention from real issues.

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Abbas Ali

Jun 02, 2015 05:52pm

People in Pakistan want peace with India. JI thrives on hate.

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Jaan Bhittani

Jun 02, 2015 06:09pm

It is a good response to those hate speeches of some of the Indian ministers against Pakistan.

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sunilsm

Jun 02, 2015 06:10pm

Bravo Mr.Sirajul-Huq, the senator. U r the bacon of hope. At least ur upfront about ur talks and actions. That's what I admired about Mr.Pervej Musharaf, as well. At least we can react accordingly rather to back stabbers(politicians).

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Sara

Jun 02, 2015 06:39pm

JI chief could have donated Rs. 1 billion to feed the poor in Pakistan.

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Agha Ata

Jun 02, 2015 06:53pm

I call it a hate speech, against a neighbor country, when the whole world is trying to bridge the gaps with their neighbors.

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Jun 02, 2015 06:54pm

Please spend money on poor people of Pakistan. This is more important than Modi arrest. isn't?

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Amin

Jun 02, 2015 07:12pm

I fully support the JI chief on this issue.

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ABL

Jun 02, 2015 07:18pm

.....and Rs. 1 billion will come from??????

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string

Jun 02, 2015 08:20pm

well said , But I am not sure , how it is possible to catch him!

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M M Amin

Jun 02, 2015 08:21pm

Our leaders have a wrong assumption of India,s softening on Kashmir via trade liberalisation. One thousand years of Muslim Rule And they want to aveng it . There is no use trying Ospolitics here . With nukes now the Pakistan policy makers need to get tough with India .

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Farhad kabuli

Jun 02, 2015 08:22pm

Thats shows how mature Pakistani leaders are very funny to see it

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Shaleen Mathur

Jun 02, 2015 08:28pm

We don't consider any Pakistani as friend & none should dare come here. Kashmir is Hindus ancestral land just like Punjab & Sindh. Therefore it's merger with India is non negotiable.

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ironic

Jun 02, 2015 08:54pm

So he has so much money to burn???

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PHILOSOPHER (from Japan)

Jun 02, 2015 08:58pm

How did he gather the money he announces to give as a bounty?

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Jun 02, 2015 09:16pm

I agree 100% with the great leader of the Jamaat e Islami.

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Haider Rehman Real

Jun 02, 2015 09:18pm

1st time I agree with JI!

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Indian

Jun 02, 2015 09:19pm

Kashmir should be free to join Pakistan my Country India is making a big mistake by holding on to it by force.

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CYRUS

Jun 02, 2015 09:29pm

@pakhtoon And also my wishes

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AIB

Jun 02, 2015 09:46pm

if you have so much money then use for development purpose.dont fix it on Modi ji.

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Lost Lakha

Jun 02, 2015 09:58pm

Your comments on Tashkand Declaration and Simla Agreement would be much appreciated. Also please enlighten the public with your views and opinion on Siachin Glacier, Kargil and Sir Creek.

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Progressing

Jun 02, 2015 10:13pm

Shouldn't Kashmir issue be Kashmir's problem? Pakistan is over its head with internal issues like energy,education,jobs and whole lot more,why does everyone bring in Kashmir whenever we talk peace n the region? Get our own house in order before you worry about others. lets get our priorities straight.

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kks

Jun 02, 2015 10:48pm

Agree with JI

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Unaiza Faraz

Jun 03, 2015 12:29am

@I am MALALA JI is never involve in ssectarian and militant vio lence.

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Indian

Jun 03, 2015 12:41am

@Raja Farhat Abbas I disagree with Jamaat leader 10000000000000000%

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Hashim Khan

Jun 03, 2015 01:06am

@Tota Ram Verma balochistan has not been recognized by UN as a disputed territory.

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Indian

Jun 03, 2015 02:46am

Attention seekers please send this money for betterment of Pakistan kashmir is not going anywhere it's not end of the world there are other issues to talk about, afcours that won't get you any votes

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rana1

Jun 03, 2015 03:08am

@Factual .....indian side politicians too have been making inflammatory speeches.

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satish

Jun 03, 2015 03:25am

@Naveed Jafri bhatta

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Aziz

Jun 03, 2015 03:39am

He replied in response to Modi statement. Pakistan is showing much political maturity than India by giving these types of statements /replies by politicians rather than PM or President.

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Tariq K Sami

Jun 03, 2015 05:58am

This is senseless. Both sides have to understand that this kind of nonsense will do nothing for the masses.

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ayub

Jun 03, 2015 06:05am

The people of such mindset are big obstacles in the way of normalization of relation between the two neighbours. Our position at international not at such level to compel India compromise on Kashmir. My humble suggestion is to keep the issue of Kashmir set aside for the moment and go ahead with doing other business for the mutual benefits of the common people of the region. But this initiative requires big heart and big sacrifice by politicians on both sides.

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lubna

Jun 03, 2015 07:16am

@Progressing you are naive--kashmir is vital to pakistan economy as rivers originate there

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Batul Ali

Jun 03, 2015 10:01am

Agree with I am Malala. Arresting Modi sounds like a Shaikh Chilli dream! With leaders like this we know where this country is rolling down.

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