Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:26pm on 26 Oct 2023,Thursday India Global
The UK Parliament celebrated Jammu and Kashmir Day on October 26th to mark the 76th anniversary of Jammu and Kashmir's accession to India. Organized by the Jammu and Kashmir diaspora, the event at the House of Commons featured addresses by MP Bob Blackman, Gautam Sen, Sushil Pandit, and Sajjad Raja. Speakers discussed the challenges faced by Kashmiri Pandits, the suffering during partition, and Pakistan's unlawful occupation of Kashmir. MP Theresa Villiers highlighted Jammu and Kashmir's progress since removing Article 370. The event saw strong attendance by UK politicians, community leaders, and the British Indian diaspora. Overall, it underscored the importance of peace and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir.
