Kashmiris Reject Indian Actions: August 5 Marked as a Black Day Once Again

Kashmiris Reject Indian Actions: August 5 Marked as a Black Day Once Again

The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has called for a complete strike in Indian-occupied Kashmir on August 5, a day widely recognised by Kashmiris as one of the darkest in their history. The strike is intended to send a clear message to the world: the people of Kashmir completely reject the illegal and unilateral actions taken by India on August 5, 2019.

According to Kashmir Media Service, the Hurriyat leadership has emphasised that this day symbolizes India's blatant violation of international laws and its attempts to forcibly change the identity and status of Jammu and Kashmir. The people of Kashmir, however, remain firm in their resistance.

A Day of Betrayal and Resistance

August 5, 2019, was the day when the Indian government revoked Article 370, stripping occupied Kashmir of its special status — a move made without the consent of the Kashmiri people. Since then, thousands have been arrested, fundamental rights have been suspended, and a continuous military siege has silenced the valley. Despite all this, the spirit of the Kashmiri people remains unbroken.

The Hurriyat Conference has described August 5 as a "Black Day" and called for unity among Kashmiris to peacefully resist India's occupation. Posters have been displayed across Srinagar and other towns in the valley, calling for:

• The reversal of India’s illegal 2019 actions

• The release of all political prisoners

• A resolution of the Kashmir issue according to UN resolutions

Pakistan Stands with Kashmir

Prime Minister of Pakistan, in his statement, reminded the world that February 5 (Kashmir Solidarity Day) and August 5 (the day of the Indian constitutional betrayal) are both important markers of the international community’s failure to act — and a reminder that Kashmir cannot be made a part of India through force or illegal legislation.

Pakistan continues to stand firmly with the people of Kashmir — diplomatically, morally, and politically — until their legitimate right to self-determination is granted.

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Conclusion:
August 5 is not just a date — it is a reminder of injustice, occupation, and the unshakable will of the Kashmiri people. No matter how much oppression is imposed, the dream of Azadi (freedom) remains alive in every heart in Kashmir. The world must listen, and the United Nations must act — because silence is complicity.