Hurriyat Declares August 5 as India’s Betrayal to UN Charter and Kashmiri Dignity

August 5: A Day of Deceit That Will Haunt India’s So-Called Democratic Image Forever

August 5, 2019, will always be marked in the memory of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) as a day of deception, denial, and deepened occupation. On that day, the Modi-led government in New Delhi took a one-sided and illegal decision by revoking Article 370, stripping away the last symbolic layer of autonomy granted under India’s own Constitution. Hurriyat leaders have once again termed this move a clear violation of the United Nations Charter and a direct betrayal of the trust of the people of IIOJK.

This was not constitutional reform. It was a calculated move to wipe out identity, crush self-determination, and tighten military control. It was a fresh stage of occupation disguised in legal terms but rooted in authoritarian politics.

Charter Ignored, Humanity Betrayed

In statements issued by Hurriyat leaders in Srinagar and reported by Kashmir Media Service, the removal of Article 370 has been called a direct breach of international commitments. India’s action, carried out without the consent of the Kashmiri people, is not only illegal but also a betrayal of solemn promises made before the United Nations.

India had promised that the people of Jammu and Kashmir would be allowed to decide their future through a free and fair plebiscite. That promise was not optional; it was an obligation. But instead of keeping that commitment, India chose the path of suppression and military pressure.

IIOJK Turned Into a Controlled Zone

Since August 5, IIOJK has seen a complete collapse of civil rights. The region has become one of the most heavily militarised zones in the world. Every street is monitored, every voice is under watch, and every expression of dissent is treated as rebellion.

Hurriyat leaders pointed out that Indian forces are using every possible tactic to silence the people. Arbitrary detentions, curfews, house raids, constant surveillance, and internet restrictions have become the tools of control. These are not signs of democracy. These are the marks of an occupying force against a defiant population.

Rights Snatched, Identity Under Siege

The removal of Article 370 was not just a legal step; it was an assault on the collective personality of the Kashmiri people. Hurriyat leaders have rightly stated that the move was part of a larger plan to impose Hindutva ideology and change the demographic character of the region.

New land laws have been introduced, allowing outsiders to buy land and settle in IIOJK. The purpose is clear: to change the Muslim-majority identity of the territory. This policy is not secret—rather it is open, deliberate, and deeply disturbing. But the people of IIOJK have rejected these tactics. Their resistance remains rooted in history, sacrifice, and truth. They have not surrendered, and they never will.

Silence from the World Encourages Occupation

Hurriyat leaders have strongly criticised the continued silence of international institutions and powerful countries. Despite India’s open violations of international law and basic human rights, the global community continues to look away.

This silence is not acceptable. Every passing day without international action gives India more time to tighten its grip. Every unanswered cry from IIOJK reflects the failure of the world’s conscience.

Development Is Just a Cover for Domination

India claims that the removal of Article 370 was meant to bring development to IIOJK. But the ground reality tells another story. Since 2019, the region’s economy has suffered badly. Unemployment has increased, local businesses have collapsed, tourism has declined, and education remains disrupted.

The so-called development is nowhere to be seen. Instead, what exists is a suffocating environment controlled by fear. This is not progress; it is suppression disguised as policy.

A Dangerous Agenda of Expansion

Hurriyat leaders have repeatedly warned that India’s actions are part of a wider plan to expand control and enforce a majoritarian political agenda. The objective is not just to govern but to erase the cultural, religious, and political identity of the Kashmiri people.

This colonial-style thinking is not new—but it has taken a dangerous turn under the current Indian leadership. And the quietness of world powers is allowing this plan to proceed without consequences.

A Suppressed People Still Stand Firm

Even after facing years of harsh tactics, the people of IIOJK have not given up. The resistance may not always be visible in the streets but it lives in hearts, in prayers, and in every refusal to accept Indian rule.

The Hurriyat leadership has stated clearly: Kashmiris have never accepted India’s occupation and never will. August 5 has not broken their resolve—it has made them stronger in their struggle for justice.

Time for the World to Act Responsibly

Once again, Hurriyat leaders have appealed to the United Nations and international powers to take practical action. It is not enough to issue statements. Real action is needed—political, diplomatic, and legal.

India must be held accountable for ignoring UN resolutions. The people of IIOJK must be given the right to decide their future. Without justice in Kashmir, there can be no peace in South Asia.

Conclusion: August 5, A Day the World Must Not Forget

The events of August 5, 2019, were not sudden; they were part of a well-planned operation to crush the will of a people. It was a day when promises were broken, rights were removed, and democracy was mocked in broad daylight.

Hurriyat leaders have called it rightly: a day of betrayal and repression. But also a day that has renewed the spirit of resistance. The world must realise that Kashmiris are not defeated—rather, they are determined. Until the world wakes up, August 5 will remain not just a date but a symbol of injustice, silence, and a global failure to defend the oppressed.