ISLAMABAD: Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC), in Pakistan, and across the globe will observe Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir on August 5th. This day is marked to protest against the Indian government’s controversial actions on this day in 2019.
According to Kashmir Media Service, on August 5th, 2019, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Indian government, in violation of United Nations resolutions and international law, revoked Article 370 of the Indian Constitution. This article had granted special autonomy to the region of Jammu and Kashmir. Following this decision, an unprecedented military siege was imposed on the territory, leading to widespread condemnation and unrest.
The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leaders, Massarat Alam Butt and Shabbir Ahmed Shah, who are currently imprisoned, have called upon the Kashmiri people to observe Black Day on August 5th. They aim to send a strong message to the international community, highlighting that Kashmiris do not accept India’s oppressive measures and blatant disregard for international law in the disputed territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
In separate messages from jail, the detained APHC leaders emphasized that August 5th, 2019, stands as one of the darkest days in the history of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). They urged the global community to recognize and act against the continued injustices faced by the people of Kashmir.
The observance of Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing struggle and resistance of the Kashmiri people against the illegal and oppressive actions of the Indian government. It underscores their unwavering demand for justice, autonomy, and respect for their rights under international law.
