Syed Mujtaba Rizwan
The founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, regarded Kashmir as the lifeline of Pakistan. The brave people of Occupied Kashmir have been resisting Indian aggression with an unwavering spirit, fighting for their freedom and rights. The world has witnessed the tragic stories of Indian military atrocities in Occupied Kashmir, a testament to the Kashmiri people’s strong protest against Indian rule.
The hearts of the people of Occupied Kashmir beat Pakistan, and vice versa. The love of Kashmiris for Pakistan is evident in their eternal slogan, “Kashmir will become Pakistan.” Kashmiris are committed to their relationship with Pakistan, despite facing severe Indian state oppression.
On July 19, Kashmiris worldwide celebrated the day of Kashmir’s accession to Pakistan, renewing their struggle against Indian occupation. The resolution for Kashmir’s accession to Pakistan was passed on July 19, 1947, at Sardar Ibrahim Khan’s residence in Srinagar. The United Nations Security Council Resolutions (47, 51, 80, 96, 98, 122, and 126) emphasize the right to self-determination for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
India’s unilateral abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A in August 2019 violated the special status of Kashmir. The Modi government’s attempts to alter the electoral scenario and distort facts will not succeed. Kashmiris will continue to fight for their freedom and rights.
The United Nations has failed to resolve the Kashmir issue, despite its responsibility to protect human rights. The double standard of the United Nations and the ignorance of Kashmiri oppression are forms of state terrorism. The role of the United States and the United Nations in national liberation movements is ambivalent.
Jammu and Kashmir was a sovereign state, with a majority Muslim population. The territory occupied by India is called Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The state is a source of conflict between Pakistan and India, with Pakistan maintaining that it is part of Pakistan due to the law of partition, while India considers it an integral part.
The Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir has a Muslim majority, with 95% Muslims in the Kashmir Valley. India’s actions, including the abrogation of Article 370, have intensified the independence movement. The disputed territory was divided into two Union Territories, leading to a severe reaction from the people.
India’s actions have resulted in human rights violations, including extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and torture. International organizations have accused the Indian Army of these violations. The highest ratio of soldiers per capita in the world is in Kashmir, with approximately seven lakh Indian soldiers present.
The Kashmir issue remains unresolved, with India and Pakistan having fought wars in 1965, 1971, and 1999. The borders have been invaded several times, and the situation remains tense.”
“During this period, there have been several cross-border incursions. Currently, there are approximately seven lakh Indian soldiers present in Kashmir. This is the highest ratio of soldiers per capita anywhere in the world. The Indian Army has been accused of human rights violations by international organizations such as Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, and local organizations like the Coalition for Civil Society. These violations include extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, using civilians as human shields, torture, fake encounters, massacres, mass graves, destruction of businesses and homes, burning of residential areas, and occupation of school and university buildings.”
