Srinagar, The people of Kashmir have faced continuous repression over the past seven decades, as they strive for justice and freedom in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Despite enduring significant hardships, the spirit of resistance among Kashmiris remains unbroken, even as the situation has worsened under the current Indian administration.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the turmoil in Kashmir has been ongoing since India’s military deployment in Srinagar in October 1947. The situation took a dramatic turn in August 2019 when the Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, unilaterally revoked the special status accorded to the region, leading to an intensification of the crackdown on dissent and freedom of expression.
The Modi regime is accused of enforcing systemic human rights abuses, drawing parallels with apartheid-era policies. The Kashmiri population continues to suffer under severe repression, facing atrocities at the hands of Indian forces that have escalated in recent years.
Despite facing overwhelming odds and systemic violations of their rights, the Kashmiri people persist in their resistance, unwilling to capitulate to the Indian military’s dominance. Their struggle is characterized by a pursuit of inherent rights and the liberation of their homeland.
The daily reality for those living in IIOJK is one of oppression, violence, and bloodshed, with the Modi government’s measures only furthering the hardship faced by Kashmiris. The lack of international intervention or condemnation has seemingly allowed the Indian government to amplify its repressive tactics without fear of repercussions.
The ongoing conflict in Kashmir calls for a resolution that adheres to international standards of justice, aiming to cease the violence and establish peace in the region. Only through such a solution can the enduring struggle of the Kashmiri people find a meaningful end.