SRINAGAR (Dunya News) - The Kashmiris will observe 27th October as the black day against the Indian occupation of the valley.
According to the Kashmir Media Service, Oct 27 is the historic day when Indian forces entered the disputed valley. This illegal act added to the pains of the Kashmiri people.
The people of the occupied Kashmir every year proclaim that they don't accept the Indian Occupation.
Background of the issue
On July 19, 1947, a historic resolution was passed by Kashmiris at the residence of Sardar Muhammad Ibrahim Khan, advocating for Jammu and Kashmir's accession to Pakistan. It was based on cultural, religious, and economic closeness. However, Maharaja Hari Singh ignored these injunctions. On October 22, 1947, Pashtun tribesmen entered Kashmir to support local ambitions for independence, along with Pakistani forces eventually securing a portion of Kashmir now known as Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K).
On August 5, 2019, India repealed article 370 and 35A. These articles had given special status to the disputed region.
When Indian forces landed in Srinagar on October 27, 1947, it marked the start of what Kashmiris refer to as an era of subjugation.
Pakistan and India subsequently entered into war in 1948 over the region, with the UN calling for a referendum to let Kashmiris decide their future on Indian leader Nehru's request. However, this referendum could never take place.
Repeal of Articles 370 and 35A
On August 5, 2019, India abolished Articles 370 and 35A, canceling Kashmir's special status. This move has since sparked further unrest, with a heavy military presence and reports of human rights violations intensifying in the region.
Election Controversies
The general elections are also seen as part of India's strategy to solidify control over the region.
Many Kashmiris, along with Hurriyat leaders, advocate for a peaceful resolution under UN supervision, stating that a true solution requires a referendum.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, a prominent Hurriyat leader, stressed the need for peaceful negotiation, while Amnesty International continues to call out India’s alleged human rights violations.
Global Attention
Amnesty International has raised serious concerns over India's human rights record in Kashmir, urging a repeal of repressive laws and protections for journalists.
Reports indicate that the international community is closely monitoring India's policies, especially in light of its ambition for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
In solidarity, Pakistan also announced October 27 as Black Day, reaffirming its support for the Kashmiris' struggle for self-determination and highlighting their enduring hardships under Indian military occupation.
It is to be recalled that the National Assembly passed a resolution to show solidarity with the Kashmiri people. The resolution demanded that the Kashmir issue be resolved as per the aspirations of the Kashmiri people and resolutions of the UNSC.
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