Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC) and across the world are solemnly observing Kashmir Black Day today, marking a significant historical event that altered the course of their lives forever. On this day in 1947, India’s forces crossed the LoC, asserting their control over the region. It was a grave violation of the spirit of the Subcontinent’s Partition Plan and a blatant disregard for the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
To commemorate this day, a complete shutdown is in effect in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The echoes of protest marches, rallies, and seminars are resounding not only in the occupied territories but also across the globe. The message is clear: India’s invasion on October 27, 1947, and the subsequent revocation of special status on August 5, 2019, must not be forgotten or condoned.
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has fervently called upon the international community to take tangible steps in holding India accountable for its actions in occupied Kashmir. He highlights the relentless campaign to ‘Indianize’ Kashmir, a systematic effort to disempower the native Kashmiri population in their homeland. Since August 5, 2019, this campaign has gained momentum, with the Indian government implementing several measures to achieve its objectives. These include gerrymandering electoral constituencies, enrolling non-Kashmiris as voters, issuing domicile certificates to outsiders, and introducing new land and property ownership laws.
Today, Kashmiris stand united in their plea for justice and the restoration of their rights. The battle for the preservation of their unique identity, culture, and land continues. As the hourglass of time empties, the sands of history are a stark reminder that Kashmir’s struggle for self-determination and freedom persists. The world watches, and the call for justice grows louder.
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