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London: A significant gathering of the Kashmiri community and their allies marched from the office of the British Prime Minister to the Indian High Commission in London, advocating for a plebiscite in the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the march was organized to commemorate the fifth anniversary of India’s revocation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special autonomy under Articles 370 and 35A of the Indian Constitution. The demonstrators expressed their disapproval of India’s governance in the region, which they termed an “illegal occupation” and highlighted ongoing human rights abuses.
The protest was led by Faheem Kiyani, who presented a petition to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging an end to military repression and the revocation of harsh laws perceived as tools of oppression. Despite their efforts, representatives at the Indian diplomatic mission did not accept the petition directly, advising that it be sent through postal means.
Further criticisms voiced by the protesters included accusations of fake encounters and settler colonialism by the Indian government. Prominent figures such as Turkish lyricist Turgay Evren and leaders from the All Parties Hurriyat Conference Azad Jammu and Kashmir (APHC AJK) like Yousuf Naseem and Shameem Shawl supported the march. The collective message emphasized the Kashmiri people’s ongoing struggle for liberation and their right to self-determination.
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