ISLAMABAD: On November 9, 1947, India’s military intervention led to the forceful occupation of Junagarh, marking a somber anniversary known as the Black Day. This act of blatant aggression violated international law, and 76 years later, India continues to hold onto the Muslim-ruled state against rightful claims and principles of justice.
An analytical report from Kashmir Media Service said that Pakistan maintains a legitimate claim to Junagarh based on a genuine Instrument of Accession. Nawab Mahabat Khan, the then governor of Junagarh, formally acceded to Pakistan on September 15, 1947, aligning with the ideology of the country.
The report underlines Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s vision of including Junagarh in Pakistan and asserts that only the people of Junagarh should decide its political future.
Despite the illegal occupation of both Jammu and Kashmir and Junagarh by India, Pakistan remains dedicated to advocating for their rightful freedom from Indian control.
The report calls on the international community, including the United Nations, to play a proactive role in liberating these regions from India’s unlawful occupation, marking both Jammu and Kashmir and Junagarh as pressing international issues that demand resolution.
