Islamabad: November 9 is observed as a Black Day for Junagarh, marking the date in 1947 when Indian forces unlawfully landed in the Muslim-ruled state and forcibly occupied it, in clear violation of international law.

According to Kashmir Media Service, an analytical report released on the occasion of this fateful day underscores that India’s occupation of Junagarh was an act of blatant aggression. Despite the passage of 77 years, India continues to hold the region illegally.

The report emphasizes that Pakistan has a legitimate claim to the Junagarh state, based on the Instrument of Accession signed by Nawab Mahabat Khan, the then ruler of Junagarh, on September 15, 1947. This agreement reflected the region’s natural and ideological alignment with Pakistan.

Highlighting the vision of Pakistan’s founding father, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the report reaffirms that Junagarh was always meant to be part of Pakistan. It stresses that only the people of Junagarh have the right to determine their political future.

The report further points out that India’s illegal occupation extends not only to Junagarh but also to Jammu and Kashmir, both of which remain unresolved international disputes. It calls on the global community, including the United Nations, to play a proactive role in addressing these issues and facilitating the liberation of both Junagarh and Kashmir from Indian occupation.

Pakistan remains steadfast in its commitment to securing the rightful freedom of these regions, the report concludes, emphasizing that justice for Junagarh and Kashmir is a matter of international importance and urgent action.