ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to observe the Kashmir Solidarity Day on Monday (tomorrow), to demonstrate unwavering support for the just struggle of the Kashmiri people in their pursuit of the absolute right to self-determination under UN resolutions.
The Ministry of Kashmir Affairs has announced extensive arrangements for the day, both domestically and internationally, with solidarity walks, rallies, and commemorative events planned.
In a press release, the ministry outlined that Solidarity walks will be organized, and in the federal capital, Islamabad, a huge rally will take place on Constitution Avenue. Cabinet members, parliamentarians, and people from diverse backgrounds will participate in the rally to express solidarity with the Kashmiri people of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The events will include a moment of silence at 09:30 am to pay homage to the martyrs of Kashmir.
Kashmir Solidarity Day Rallies in Pakistan
Posters and billboards highlighting the plight of the Kashmiri people will be displayed on main roads, airports, and railway stations across the country. The day will also witness debate and declamation contests, along with essay writing competitions in educational institutions nationwide.
The Kashmir issue continues to be a contentious point between Pakistan and India, with Islamabad consistently urging the world to facilitate a referendum on Kashmir.
The recent decision by the Indian Supreme Court, ruling that Article 370, guaranteeing special status to Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), was a temporary provision and that the occupied territory is an integral part of India, has further fueled tensions.
The Narendra Modi regime, in violation of UN resolutions and international law, scrapped Articles 370 and 35A of the Indian Constitution on August 5, 2019, leading to the imposition of a military siege in the region.
The subsequent split of the state into two federally administered territories has intensified the struggle for the rights of the more than 12 million people affected.
