Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated on Tuesday that the oppressive state apparatus in India had failed to halt the journey of resistance, sacrifice, and defiance.
“The Kashmir Accession to Pakistan Day reflects Kashmiris’ pledge to continue their struggle until the idea of accession becomes a reality,” he said in his message on the occasion.
Kashmiris around the world are commemorating the accession of Kashmir to Pakistan on July 19, as a resolution for accession was passed on this historic day in Srinagar.
The prime minister paid tribute to the persistent struggle of Kashmiris. “We salute Kashmiris’ courage,” he said.
PM Sharif stated that after the resolution for accession to Pakistan was passed, the people of Azad Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan fought a long battle for freedom.
“The struggle and sacrifices of Kashmiris initiated in 1947 still continue and the 0.9 million Indian occupational troops have not succeeded in bringing down the passion of Kashmiris,” he said.
He stated that Kashmiris had made enormous sacrifices from generation to generation in order to obtain their right to self-determination.
He stated that Pakistan would continue to support Kashmiris until their dream of holding a plebiscite in accordance with United Nations resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people were realized.
