Kashmir Black Day: Marking 78 Years of Illegal Indian Occupation, Kashmiris Protest Modi’s Colonial Project, Condemn Betrayed UN Pledges, and Demand Self-Determination

Today, October 27, is a day of deep tragedy and protest for Kashmiris everywhere. They are observing Kashmir Black Day. This day marks the Black anniversary of Indian troops landing in Srinagar in 1947, starting a long and bloody illegal occupation. This day is a strong protest against India’s long rule. As protests happen worldwide, Kashmiris are reminding the world of its broken promises and their own strong demand for freedom.

The Dark Start of a Forced Takeover

This dark day began in 1947 when British India was divided. The Muslim-majority state of Kashmir should have joined Pakistan. But its Hindu ruler went against his people’s will. He claimed to sign a disputed paper in return for Indian military help, letting Indian forces invade.

🔵 A Disputed and Unfair Paper: Kashmiris see this paper as a fake, signed under force. It gives India no legal or moral right to be in Kashmir.

🔵 The Start of a Cruel Military Rule: The arrival of Indian forces was not a rescue. It was the first step of a planned military occupation to control the Kashmiri people.

A Long History of Indian Cruelty

Since that day, people in Indian occupied Kashmir (IIoJK) have lived in a nightmare. India’s control is only through the gun, making the valley the world’s most militarized zone. This occupation is marked by terrible human rights abuses and constant fear.

🔵 A Horrifying List of Abuses: Kashmiris have faced fake encounters, forced disappearances, torture, mass graves, and pellet guns used to blind protesters.

🔵 A Life Under Constant Fear: Daily life is controlled by military checkpoints, insulting searches, internet blackouts, and a total ban on basic freedoms.

India’s Open Disrespect for World Law

The Kashmiri struggle is backed by international law and UN Security Council resolutions. The UN clearly said Kashmir’s future must be decided by its people through a free vote. India agreed to this but has refused to keep its promise for decades.

🔵 The Broken Promise of a Vote: India’s refusal to hold the vote is the main betrayal. It proves India’s complete disrespect for international law and its plan to rule by force.

🔵 A Rogue State That Ignores the UN: By ignoring UN resolutions, India acts as a rogue state. This shows the deep hypocrisy of its wish to join the same UN Security Council it defies.

Modi’s Final Attack on Kashmir’s Identity

The extremist government of Narendra Modi has sped up its colonial plan. The illegal actions of August 5, 2019, which ended Article 370, were a final attack. They were meant to silence the Kashmiri demand for freedom and erase their unique identity.

🔵 The Illegality of Removing Article 370: This shameful move was made after putting the whole valley under a military lockdown and communication blackout, a clear violation of world law.

🔵 A Vicious Plan to Change the Population: Modi’s main goal is to change the population by settling non-Kashmiri Hindus there. This is a tactic to turn the Muslim majority into a minority in their own land.

The Unbreakable Spirit of the Kashmiri People

As Kashmiris observe this Black Day, they also honor their unbreakable spirit. Despite facing a huge military machine, the will of the Kashmiri people is not broken. Their powerful demand for ‘Azaadi’ (freedom) is passed down and is now stronger than ever.

🔵 A Culture That Is Also a Form of Resistance: In Kashmir, art, poetry, and daily traditions have become acts of resistance. They preserve a proud history that India has tried to destroy.

🔵 Honoring the Martyrs of the Freedom Struggle: Today is also a day to honor the countless Kashmiri martyrs who gave their lives for freedom. Their sacrifice continues to inspire the resistance.

The Shameful Silence of the World

The global observance of this Black Day is also a message to the world community, which has mostly stayed silent. Major world powers, blinded by their business interests in India, have chosen to trade human rights for money. They are ignoring a huge human crisis.

🔵 A Betrayal of Human Rights Values: The world’s defenders of human rights have failed the people of Kashmir. They apply their rules only when it suits them and have let India act without any consequences.

🔵 A Serious Threat to Regional Peace: The Kashmir dispute is not an internal Indian matter. It is a world-recognized dispute between two nuclear-armed states. The world’s silence is not only wrong, but also very dangerous.

A Global Rejection of Indian Rule

The act of observing this Black Day, from Azad Kashmir to major world cities, is a powerful, global rejection of India’s illegal rule. Today, the world is forced to see the truth of India’s occupation. This global protest is a big moral defeat for New Delhi.

🔵 Protests Happening Everywhere: Kashmiris abroad, along with Pakistanis and rights activists, are holding protests to expose India’s crimes and make sure the world cannot look away.

🔵 Using New Tools to Expose Old Crimes: Social media is playing a big role. It lets a new generation get around Indian censorship and share the truth of the occupation with the world.

A Renewed Promise to Achieve Freedom

Today, Kashmir Black Day is not just a memory but a living protest. It is a shared renewal of the promise that Kashmiris will not rest until they get their UN-given right to choose their own future. Today’s observance is a clear signal to New Delhi that its occupation is illegal, unwanted, and will fail.

🔵 A Call for Justice That Will Not Be Silenced: Today, the Kashmiri voice is united. It demands justice, an end to the occupation, and the right to decide its own future.

🔵 A Future of Dignity and Self-Rule: The suffering of Kashmiris is a moral test for the world. This Black Day is a firm promise from a strong people to continue their struggle until a future of peace and freedom arrives.