Pakistan observes "Black Day" for Kashmir as India celebrates Independence
Pakistan observes "Black Day" for Kashmir as India celebrates Independence
ISLAMABAD,Aug 15 (Reuters) - Pakistan observes a "Black Day" on Thursday to coincide with India's Independence Day celebrations, in protest at New Delhi's decision to revoke special status for
its portion of the contested Kashmir region.
India's decision this month, along with a communications blackout and curbs on the movement of those in Indian-administered Kashmir, caused fury in Pakistan.
Supporters of the Hizbul Mujahidden militant group were among more then 1,000 prople who marched through Muzaffarabad, capital of Pakistan's region of Azad Kashmir, holding black flags
and shouting anti-India slogans.
"As long as India continues its occupation of Kashmir, we will fight within the occupied territory,
with full force", Hizbul Mujahidden's deputy commander, Saifillah Khalid, told the crowd.
"Until the eviction of the last Indian soldier, our armed struggle will go on".
In his Independence Day speech in the Indian capital, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted
the decision to strip the Muslim-majority region of its special rights among the bold moves of his
second term, following an election victory in May.
"Today every Indian can proudly say 'One Nation, One Constitution',"Modi speaking from the ramparts of the historic red fort, said of the decision.
Posted By:
Bhaskar Biswas
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