ISLAMABAD: Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and the world over are observing the Indian day of independence on Monday as a ‘black day’.
Strike calls were given by All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, veteran Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Geelani and other Kashmiri leaders, Kashmir Media Service reported.
The leaders said the strike was being observed to convey the message to New Delhi that it has no moral justification to celebrate its independence day as long as it continues to deny the Kashmiri people their inalienable right of self-determination.
Indian authorities have increased security in Srinagar and other towns in order to prevent people from holding anti-India demonstrations.
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@Incredible: Balochistan already observed blackday on 14th August
@omg! and @Bangash and@Pashtunyar Afghan -Very True!! Very well said!!! Kashmir banaigah Pakistan! Pakistan Zindabad!
well done kashmiris. India has no right to occupy you.
@Pashtunyar Afghan: Rants will not take you anywhere. First do some good to what you have.
@omg!: previously you depended upon americans to get kashmir now they have dumped you bcz they know the status and importance of india,now you are with china and they will use you as only a diplomatic tool against india bcz china know well that india is a rising power and no one can not stop a man/country whose time has came when you people will grow up and realize that world respect and recognize india bcz he stands on his own feet. self esteem and respect for those who stands on his own feet.
That day is not far when Kashmir will become independent or merge with Pakistan. Just think about it. How many headlines do you see saying "Kashmir observes black day on Pakistan's independence? Zero. Compare that with India and you can understand what Kashmiris think of your beloved country.
To Indians who are tring to hide their shame by bringing about Balochistan - all i can say is, continue living in your self-righteous bubble until it consumes you. Balochistan is an integral part of Pakistan and shall remain so.
Regards, An Afghan/Pakistani Pashtun from Turbat, Balochistan
Sigh! Some people are truly blind. They can see only black.
India seriously thats what u call democracy .. America please attack this iraq like situation ... cmon america india is also rich .. seriously
@Mohammad...C'mon man you r just another brainwashed Muslim perhaps or if you r Indian I can understand your problem...Every child being taught the negative aspect of Quran?? If your name is really "Mohammad" you should be ashamed of this statement...Quran has no negative aspect mind you...people like you just exaggerate things in fury...From start to end every statement of your's is childish...Miss BB was supported by many Pakistanis & for your knowledge she was killed by Non-Pakistani...protests after her death are enough to show how she was supported by Pakistanis...but yeah there was one more lady....Miss Indira Gandhi who was perhaps killed by her own country men....Do you know her?? Go, & get your facts right before blabbering here...
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@Bolachistan can never be separate from Pakistan. Its population is just 3% whereas Bengal's population was 49% of Pakistan. + There was a over thousand km wolf between Pak and Bangal, whereas Balochistan is far from Indian border. + Investment from China makes it compulsory for Balochistan to live under Pakistan. It looks like authoritarian but in truth Balochis are living happily wherever they want. Educated Bangalis understand everything. Army has allocated special quota for Bangalis. Govt has special seats now in service sector. We love Bangalis and we can do anything to pay for our mistakes. Bugti's death in night parth in Karachi shown the true face of Liberation Leaders We hope so with our friend China we will free the KASHMIR one day. Bcz Pakistan is smaller than neighbour wolf. And then Kashmiris will enjoy their own Indepandance Day. God bless Kashmir and Pakistan.
P.S. Happy Independance Day to my Indian friends. Its the day when India Maata get death by division of land. Its the day when Jinnah defeated Gandhi. Jay Hind ofcourse. :))
P.P.S Sikh Republic Zindabad. We love our all Sikh brothers. Hey you if are Sikh and coming to Pakistan for Pilgrims, i cordially invite you for a tea with me. I will visit your buildings in Lahore. We love you all. You are Zinda dil people.
Kashmiris enter their 65th year of suffering under cruel and violent Indian rule.
@Aadersh:
Do you mean - Kashmir will Banega Pakistan, Just like - East Pakistan ban gaya Bangladesh?
@amin: Sir, Its sad but true. A common man, Indian, Pakistani or Kashmir only wants 'sukun and chain'. Politics should be best left to politicians. Its this dirty politics which our governments play on us and try to move our focus from the real issues. Seriously, who cares if cares if Kashmir is a part of India, Pakistan or an independent sate? All a common man wants is peace and prosperity.
@Incredible...This is for you... We, the people of Balochistan are proud being the part of Pakistan!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eQlGkf-EeM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nK4XjvX9g4M http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeJZOX7pj5A http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2Uhs7kDjB4&feature=related
I guess it would be enough to highlight the Balochistan's fervour on independence day... Balochistan Zindabad...Pakistan Paindabad & Yeah Kashmir Banega Pakistan!!
come on man.,..give me a break.....these people have nothing better to do in life.....every now and then , shut the doors and sit inside.......or go out and throw stones...sick and tired of it....
Kashmir Banaigah PAKISTAN.... we loveand miss our kashmiri brothers and sisters.. Pakistan is incomplete without Kashmir.
HINDUSTAN is for two faced bigoted Hindus only !!!!!
True indeed, both Indians and Pakistanis need to move ahead of the Kashmir issue. Kashmiris think that they are the only group of people having issues. I would suggest them too look on both sides of the border, both their Pakistani and Indian brethren are having numerous issues. All this is a propaganda of some selfish and politically minded people, and the only person who is suffering is the common Kashmiri. People (Indian, Pakistanis and Kashmiris) think beyond politics, try to embrace peace, the only think that matters is the beneifit of common Kashmiri.
As far as governments are concerned, both Indian and Pakistani governments are filled of tyrannous demagogues, the people have to help themselves.
If they want they can observe black day for generations to come. But nothing will change Kashmir will remain as an integral part of India........Jai Hind
Oh you self righteous Kashmiris. Your "struggle" has ruined both my nation and India. Get over yourselves. Start working hard like the rest of us. We're tired of being your crutch.
Yes they are celebrating every year like But One day they all realize that because of their poor knowledge Only few people making them Than they understand that they are also part and people of the same nation INDIA
Funny when the same people called for a boycott of the elections 80% of the people turned up to vote for the recent Panchayat Elections. But, ET did not report that! It reported this.. Is this fair?
No matter how much you try to ignore it, the other side of the narrative of Kashmir will prevail because that is the majority sentiment.
@Tabi: No true at all
and yesterday??
Seen that! Been there! Whom are they harming but themselves! One day they will also the light as in our northeast! We can wait!
Now Balochistan will start observing it from next year.
We will fight till the end. Our freedom was snatched and they celebrate theirs? Sheer hypocrisy of India and Pakistan.
They observe this day every year in the similar fashion. Nothing new.