MUZAFFARABAD: Arrangements are in place to celebrate the 75th founding day of the emergence of the independent government of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir on October 24 (Monday).
As done in previous years, the historical day of exceptional significance will be celebrated with the renewal of the pledge to continue the Kashmir freedom struggle till it reaches its logical end through the liberation of the occupied part of the internationally-acknowledged disputed Himalayan region — besides lending all of the due contributions for the speedy progress and prosperity of the liberated territory of independent Kashmir.
This year too, the anniversary of the emergence of the AJK government is being observed when India, through her shameful, forced, sinister unlawful act of August 5, 2019, scrapped the special status of the disputed state by abrogating article 370 and 35-A of its constitution in violation of the United Nations resolutions on Kashmir.
The day is observed every year to celebrate the founding anniversary of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir government formed this day 73 years ago after the territory was liberated by the valiant sons of the soil from the clutches of the New Delhi-backed despotic Dogra rule.
Chaudhry Amjad Iqbal, chairman of the District National Events Organising Committee and Mirpur deputy commissioner, told the Associated Press of Pakistan that special ceremonies will be held in all ten districts of Azad Kashmir to celebrate the day.
Speakers will highlight the historic significance of the founding day. Special prayers will be offered for the martyrs and for the early success of the Kashmir freedom movement, as well as the progress and prosperity of the state.
The day will dawn with special prayers for the early success of the freedom movement, as well as for the stability and prosperity of Pakistan. It will be followed by rallies in various parts of Azad Kashmir organised by public and private organisations.
In Mirpur, several ceremonies would be held. A flag hoisting ceremony will be held at Municipal Corporation Mirpur lawn at 9:00 am.
According to the organisers, special meetings, including seminars and symposia, will be the hallmark of the day.
