{"id":187578,"date":"2025-11-09T09:51:59","date_gmt":"2025-11-09T04:51:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/?p=187578"},"modified":"2025-11-09T09:51:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-09T04:51:59","slug":"indias-illegal-occupation-of-junagarh-denounced-on-black-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/2025\/11\/09\/indias-illegal-occupation-of-junagarh-denounced-on-black-day.html","title":{"rendered":"India\u2019s illegal occupation of Junagarh denounced on Black Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>#JunagarhBlackDay<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-187579\" src=\"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/assests\/2025\/11\/junaGaradh.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/assests\/2025\/11\/junaGaradh.jpg 850w, https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/assests\/2025\/11\/junaGaradh-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/assests\/2025\/11\/junaGaradh-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/assests\/2025\/11\/junaGaradh-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Islamabad: The people of Pakistan and Kashmir today are observing Junagarh Black Day to condemn India\u2019s forcible occupation of the Muslim-ruled Junagarh State on 9 November 1947, in blatant violation of international law and the partition plan.<\/p>\n<p>According to Kashmir Media Service, Junagarh\u2019s ruler, Nawab Mahabat Khan, had signed an Instrument of Accession with Pakistan on 15 September 1947, fulfilling both legal and moral requirements for the state\u2019s inclusion in Pakistan. However, India landed its troops and occupied Junagarh through sheer aggression, disregarding the will of its Muslim-majority population and the principles of justice and self-determination.<\/p>\n<p>Speakers and political analysts reiterated that Pakistan has a rightful claim on Junagarh based on a legitimate accession, and emphasized that only the people of Junagarh have the right to decide their political future. They said India\u2019s illegal control over Junagarh mirrors its occupation of Jammu and Kashmir, both representing violations of the partition formula and international commitments.<\/p>\n<p>They reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s unwavering commitment to continue its diplomatic and moral efforts for the liberation of both Kashmir and Junagarh from Indian illegal occupation, urging the United Nations and world community to play their role in ensuring justice and self-determination for the oppressed people of these territories.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>#JunagarhBlackDay Islamabad: The people of Pakistan and Kashmir today are observing Junagarh Black Day to condemn India\u2019s forcible occupation of the Muslim-ruled Junagarh State on 9 November 1947, in blatant violation of international law and the partition plan. 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