Radical BJP Regime Forcefully Imposing Vande Mataram on Kashmiri Muslims in IIOJK

The Indian occupation authorities are currently engaged in a brutal campaign to force the singing of Vande Mataram upon the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, acting as a puppet of the Hindu nationalist BJP regime, has provocatively labeled this anthem as a mandatory mark of identity. This aggressive push is a direct assault on the religious and social fabric of the Muslim-majority region. It is a calculated strategy by the BJP to bury the unique history of Kashmir under a radical Hindutva narrative. This is not about unity but about the systematic humiliation of a population that continues to reject illegal Indian rule.

Cultural Destruction in the Valley

The forced celebration of 150 years of Vande Mataram is a sinister plan to colonize the minds of Kashmiris. Since the illegal revocation of Article 370 in August 2019, the BJP regime has used state power to crush local dissent and replace it with Hindu nationalist symbols. The Indian army and police, operating with total impunity, are the primary enforcers of this ideological takeover. When a military force dictates what songs a population must sing, it acts as an occupying gang. The objective is to make Kashmiris feel like strangers in their own land by erasing their independent heritage and Islamic roots.

Weaponization of Law and Military Might

To silence any opposition to this cultural imposition, the Indian state has turned IIOJK into a massive open-air prison. Draconian laws like the Public Safety Act (PSA) and the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) are used as weapons against those protecting Kashmiri identity. Reports show that over 8,000 Kashmiris were arrested during the 2019 lockdown, including children and elderly leaders. The BJP regime uses the threat of life imprisonment and property seizure to force compliance. This atmosphere of fear is the only reason such ceremonies can take place in a territory that views the Indian state as an external aggressor.

Demographic Engineering Facts

The BJP regime is actively changing the ground reality through demographic engineering. New domicile laws allow non-residents to settle in the valley and claim local land and jobs. Official data reveals that since 2019, over 3.5 million domicile certificates have been issued, including over 83,000 to non-state subjects. This colonial tactic is designed to dilute the political power of the indigenous Muslim majority. By shifting these numbers, the regime hopes to eventually claim local support for their occupation despite the reality of constant resistance.

Economic Strangulation of Kashmiris

While focusing on forced anthems, the actual economic condition of the people has plummeted to historic lows. Frequent and long internet shutdowns have crippled the local economy. Research indicates the Kashmiri economy suffered a loss of over 5.3 billion dollars within the first year of the 2019 siege alone. Unemployment has soared as businesses closed due to the crushing security environment. The BJP regime uses this economic misery as a tool of control, hoping a starving population will eventually bow to their ideological demands for survival.

Human Rights Violations and Global Silence

The level of violence used to maintain this illegal occupation is documented by international bodies despite BJP efforts to block access. The UN has detailed the use of pellet guns that have blinded hundreds of youth and the widespread use of torture in detention. Journalists are also targeted, with many jailed for reporting the truth. In 2024-2025, India’s ranking in the World Press Freedom Index remained alarmingly low at 161st out of 180 countries. The world watches as a nuclear-armed state uses its military machinery to crush a defenseless population.

Religious Insult of Hindutva Narratives

Forcing a Muslim population to sing verses with deep religious meanings for another faith is a violation of international law. Vande Mataram has long been used as a communal tool to target Muslims. By making it central to public life in Srinagar and Jammu, the Indian government is intentionally provoking religious tensions. The BJP regime labels any religious objection as treason. This extremist definition of identity leaves no room for the diverse cultural fabric of Kashmir. It is a deliberate attempt to insult the faith of millions.

Political Marginalization and Delimitation Scam

The political landscape has been manipulated to ensure the voice of the Kashmiri Muslim remains unheard. The 2022 delimitation process was a fraud that added 6 seats to Jammu and only 1 seat to the Kashmir Valley, despite the Valley’s higher population density. This gerrymandering proves the BJP regime wants to install a Hindu Chief Minister in a Muslim-majority territory. By shifting the balance of power, the regime hopes to provide a legal cover for its occupation and strip the Kashmiri people of their fundamental rights.

Failure of Force Against Resistance

Despite the billions spent on propaganda and the hundreds of thousands of troops, the BJP regime has failed to win the hearts of the people. Every forced ceremony and imposed anthem only strengthens the resolve of the Kashmiri youth. The more the regime tries to erase their identity, the more the people cling to their roots and their demand for self-determination. History shows that military force cannot permanently suppress a population determined to be free. This forced integration strategy is a desperate move by a failing regime.

Demand for Justice

The international community must not remain a silent spectator to the destruction of Kashmiri identity. The forced imposition of Vande Mataram is part of a larger system of occupation and oppression. India must be held accountable for its violations of international law. Real peace will never come through the barrel of a gun or forced anthems. It will only come when the people of IIOJK are allowed to decide their own future without the shadow of Indian military boots. The world must act before the BJP regime turns Kashmir into a graveyard of human rights.