Hurriyat leader endorses Aug 5 protest

Senior Hurriyat leader and Chairman of Jammu Kashmir Salvation Movement and Altaf Ahmed Bhat has strongly endorsed the All Parties Hurriyat Conference's (APHC) call to observe August 5 as Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir, urging the people of Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and across the globe to mark the day with a complete shutdown and peaceful resistance.

In a statement, Bhat said that August 5, 2019, marks the darkest chapter in Kashmir's political history — when India unilaterally abrogated Articles 370 and 35A, stripping the region of its limited autonomy and constitutional guarantees.

"Our protest will send a clear message: the Kashmiri nation rejects illegal occupation and stands united in its peaceful quest for freedom and dignity."

Hurriyat leader praised the unwavering resilience of Kashmiris who, despite continued lockdowns, communication blackouts, and military repression, have never surrendered their will. Bhat strongly condemned Indian Home Minister Amit Shah's provocative remarks against the All Parties Hurriyat Conference.