MUZAFFARABAD: The situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) remains tense as India’s claims of democracy continue to be undermined by actions that directly contradict the fundamental rights of Kashmiri people.
On the occasion of India’s Independence Day, a seminar titled “Day of Shame—India’s Independence Day in Shadow of Destruction of Kashmiri Homes” was held in Muzaffarabad, highlighting the grim realities faced by Kashmiris under Indian occupation.
Speakers at the seminar, including civil society representatives, students, and intellectuals, decried India’s occupation of Kashmir, asserting that the actions taken by the Indian government have stripped the Kashmiris of their rights. The seminar was organized by the Institute of Dialogue, Development, and Diplomatic Studies (IDDDS), and participants raised concerns about the ongoing oppression faced by the Kashmiri people.
The speakers highlighted the reality of more than one million Indian military personnel deployed in Kashmir, causing widespread suffering and violating basic human rights. The speakers argued that the Modi administration’s actions in Kashmir have exposed the dark side of Indian democracy, emphasizing the brutal tactics used to silence dissent and occupy the region against the will of its people.
The seminar also condemned the international community’s silence in the face of these violations, which have allowed India to continue its oppressive actions unchecked. This silence, they argued, has led to a situation where Kashmiris are subjected to arbitrary detentions, communication blockages, and even the banning of books by Kashmiri, Indian, and international writers.
The recent banning of 25 books by the occupying administration was a focal point of condemnation at the seminar.
