LAHORE:Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi expressed his heartfelt sentiments
on the occasion of Kashmir’s Youm-e-Istehsal, stating that August 5 remains the
darkest day in the history of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K).
In a statement, he condemned India’s illegal and unilateral actions on August 5, 2019,
which sought to change the status of Kashmir.
The CM strongly criticized India for committing a grave crime against humanity by
revoking the special status of Kashmiris and attempting to erode the identity of the
Kashmiri nation. He highlighted the plight of Kashmiris, with the occupying Indian
army subjecting eight million Kashmiris to confinement in their own homes.
He expressed concern over the extrajudicial killings of Kashmiri youth in fake
encounters and so-called search operations, while the Kashmiri leadership
remained under arrest. Despite facing atrocities, the spirit of freedom among
Kashmiris remained resilient, he said.
Mohsin Naqvi extended the Pakistani nation’s support and admiration for the
unwavering efforts of Kashmiris. He emphasized that India’s actions have
exposed it as an oppressive and occupying state in the eyes of the world.
He lamented the indifference of the international community towards the crisis
in IIOJ&K, urging them to awaken to the voice of the Kashmiri people.
The caretaker chief minister expressed hope that Kashmiri brothers and
sisters would one day witness the dawn of freedom, insha’Allah.