Key points
- Black Day marks India’s 1947 invasion of Kashmir
- One-minute silence to honour Kashmiris’ sacrifices
- Protests condemn 2019 revocation of Kashmir’s special status
ISLAMABAD: Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and world over are observing Black Day today (Monday) to draw the world attention to the impending catastrophe caused by India’s continued illegal occupation of Jammu and Kashmir.
It was on October 27, 1947, when Indian troops invaded Jammu and Kashmir and occupied it in total violation of the Partition Plan of the subcontinent and against the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
All Parties Hurriyat Conference has urged the Kashmiri people to observe Black Day today to sensitize the international community about the urgency of resolving the Kashmir dispute, reports Radio Pakistan.
As part of the observance, sirens will be blown and a one-minute silence will be observed at 10:00 a.m. to honor the sacrifices of the Kashmiri people and their legitimate struggle against illegal Indian occupation.
Black Day
In Azad Jammu and Kashmir, the Black Day is also being observed today to remind the world of India’s illegal occupation of Jammu and Kashmir.
Protest rallies are being taken out to condemn the Indian Army’s invasion on October 27, 1947, as well as the revocation of the special status of Kashmir by the BJP-led Hindutva government of India on August 5, 2019.
In the state capital Muzaffarabad, Kashmir Liberation Cell has arranged a protest demonstration followed by a rally.
Prime Minister AJK Ch Anwarul Haq will lead the rally.
All the three radio stations of Azad Kashmir will broadcast special programs in connection with the Black Day.
