For over seven decades, the people of Occupied Kashmir have endured severe human rights violations.
The plight of Kashmiris began in October 1947 when India forcibly occupied Jammu and Kashmir, disregarding the will of the people and violating the Freedom Act.
This issue was raised at the United Nations Security Council, which has since adopted five resolutions regarding Kashmir, yet none have been implemented.
The situation deteriorated further on August 5, 2019, when the Indian government revoked Article 370, stripping Kashmiris of their special status. This move, driven by the ruling BJP's agenda of demographic change, has led to a significant decline in the region's economy and a surge in unemployment.
Altaf Hussain Wani pointed out that the Indian Supreme Court has failed to address the case regarding the revocation of Article 370 for five years.
Mirwaiz stated that there is neither democracy nor rule of law in Occupied Kashmir, where the Indian military is deployed against the local populace.
Meanwhile, Mishal Malik emphasized that India has failed to quash the Kashmiri spirit of freedom, advocating for an urgent UN resolution to prevent demographic changes and conduct a new census. The determination and resilience of the Kashmiri people underscore their rejection of Indian rule in the region.
