ISLAMABAD: Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control, in Pakistan and across the globe are marking August 5 as black day against the Indian move to revoke Article 370 and 35A.
Two years ago, on August 5 2019, Hindu fanatic nationalist party Bhartya Janata Party (BJP) led government revoked the territory’s special status, withdrawing Article 370 and 35A, giving autonomous status to State of Jammu Kashmir.
Kashmiris round the world have vehemently opposed this Indian move as from August 5, 2019 Kashmir was put under strict lockdown.
A host of events have been arranged in order to denounce the Indian unilateral, illegal actions against the Kashmiri people. Indian occupied Kashmir, which is already under strict lockdown was put under curfew and people forced to remain indoors.
Pakistan is observing, the day as “Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir”, to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir, as it marks two years of Indian occupied Kashmir’s military siege.
Solidarity walks of one mile will be arranged in all the main cities, including the federal capital. President Arif Alvi will lead the walk in Islamabad.
The participants of the walk will wear black bands and carry the flags of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir. A one-minute silence was observed across the country while traffic was also halted for a minute, and sirens were sounded.
Radio and television channels will play Pakistan and Azad Kashmir’s national anthems immediately after the one-minute silence.
A rally was also arranged at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to mark the day.
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