India's far-right BJP 'hand picks' far-right members of the European Parliament and hosts them in troubled Kashmir, while denying access to foreign journalists and independent observers
are not in any way an ‘official’ delegation. They do not speak for the European Parliament. The shutdown in Kashmir must be ended and constitutional rule of law restored," Griffin wrote on Twitter.
Backed by the Indian government, the visit has been described as “unofficial”, while several European embassies in New Delhi were unaware of it until it became public knowledge on Monday. The trip comes after US members of Congress expressed concern over a lack of access for diplomats and foreign media in the disputed region. US Congressman Chris Van Hollen was not allowed to visit Srinagar, the main city of Kashmir, earlier this month.
“It’s not an open fact-finding visit where people who are coming from outside will be allowed to do what they want to do and meet all kinds of stakeholders,” said Parvez. The communication ban has been eased now with the restoration of landline phones and postpaid mobile connections but the internet continues to remain shut down.In the last three months, Kashmir's economy has completely fallen apart.
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