Kashmiris to observe Indian I-Day as Black Day today

MIRPUR : People of Jammu & Kashmir on both sides of the Line of Control and rest of the world, would observe India’s Independence Day on Tuesday as a Black Day to condemn India for constantly denying the Kashmiris their birth right to self-determination besides to apprise the external world of the continued Indian atrocities unleashed against the people in occupied Jammu & Kashmir fighting for liberation of the state from the Indian rule.

The observance of the Indian Independence day as black day is also aimed at expressing extreme indignation and hatred against the Indian imperialism for forcibly keeping bulk part of the State in her unlawful and forcible occupation since last 70 years.

"Anti-India rallies followed by protests in all small and major cities and towns at both sides of the LoC, will be the hallmark of the day," Chairman National Events Organising Committee (NEOC) Raja Farooq Akram told APP on Monday.

"Participants of the protest rallies will wear black bands around their arms as a sign of hatred against India. Black flags will be hoisted atop the buildings by the protesting Kashmiris at both sides of the LoC," according to the NEOC chief.

In Azad Jammu & Kashmir anti-India rallies will be staged and processions will be brought out in all small and major cities including AJK's capital city of Muzafferabad and all other nine district headquarters of Mirpur, Kotli, Bagh, Bhimbher, Palandri, Rawalakot, Haveili, Jhelum Valley and Neelam Valley by the people belonging to all walks of life.

In Mirpur, the major protest rally to observe the Indian independence day as black day will be held at the District Courts premises on Tuesday at 10.00am under the auspices of the National Events Organising Committee with the coordination of various public representative organisations representing the people of all walks of life.