MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): People of Jammu and Kashmir living on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC) and rest of the world will observe the 78th Kashmir’s Accession to Pakistan Day today (July 19) with renewal of the pledge to continue struggle for achievement of the right to self-determination.
On the historic day, they would pledge to translate the idea of accession of entire Jammu Kashmir state to Pakistan under the spirit of the historic resolution passed this day of July 19 in 1947.
Wide scale programs have been chalked out to observe the Day throughout Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Indian Illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir and in other parts of the world where Kashmiris are living.
The proceedings will strengthen and promote the ideology of accession of entire Jammu and Kashmir state to Pakistan.
In Azad Jammu and Kashmir, it will be a state holiday on this occasion to facilitate the masses to participate in the special programs to be held to commemorate the day with great enthusiasm and devotion.
July 19 is observed as Kashmir’s Accession to Pakistan Day by the Kashmiris living either side of the LoC and other parts of the world every year with the renewal of pledge to continue the ongoing indigenous struggle for freedom of occupied Jammu and Kashmir from the Indian subjugation.
The Day is observed by the Jammu & Kashmir people in renewal of the historical resolution of Kashmir’s accession to Pakistan passed by the people of the state through their then main representative organization- All Jammu Kashmir Muslim Conference this day (July 19) in 1947 in Srinagar demanding the then Dogra rulers to materialize the accession of the Jammu Kashmir state to Pakistan honouring the decision and point of view of the majority population of the Muslim-majority Jammu Kashmir state.
The people of Jammu Kashmir state launched the struggle under the spirit of the said resolution for the liberation of their motherland from the yoke of Dogra rule and later from the unlawful and forcible hold of Indian imperialism.
This freedom struggle of Kashmiris is continuing with full vigour since over last 75 years.
However, since over last 36 years, the liberation movement has attained momentum after the people of Indian illegally Jammu and Kashmir stood up launching their indigenous struggle against the long subjugation over their motherland.
Special ceremonies, followed by mass public rallies, will be hosted in all small and major towns and cities of Azad Jammu and Kashmir on the day.
As per the understanding behind the Partition Plan, the Princely States were free to accede to either of the two newly established countries.
The decision of 19th July 1947 was a testimony to the fact that the people of Kashmir had linked their future with Pakistan. They took the decision of joining Pakistan to protect their political, religious, social, cultural and economic rights, as they were well aware of their fate under Hindus who had deep-seated animosity for Muslims in Jammu and Kashmir.
Accession to Pakistan resolution
The 1947 accession resolution is not just history, it’s the foundation of Kashmiris’ resistance and continues to inspire Kashmiris’ fight for freedom and rightful alignment with Pakistan.
