As Kashmir Black Day approaches its 80th anniversary, a new generation of Kashmiri activists is reshaping how the dispute is remembered and discussed worldwide. Saman Kayani examines whether digital activism can strengthen the demand for self-determination or risk turning a political struggle into an annual ritual of online remembrance.
Kashmir Black Day, observed on 27 October, highlights the unresolved political dispute over Jammu and Kashmir and the continuing debate surrounding UN resolutions, human rights and self-determination. Nearly eight decades later, calls for a lasting and peaceful settlement remain central to the issue.
Altaf Hussain Wani examines Farooq Abdullah’s recent remarks on Kashmir and argues that political autonomy and democratic authority have been weakened by developments since 2019. The article explores the role of the Lieutenant Governor, electoral representation, regional identity and the future of democratic governance in Jammu and Kashmir.
Kashmir Black Day on 27 October highlights the unresolved political future of Jammu and Kashmir and the continuing debate over civil liberties, autonomy and self-determination. Jawad Khan examines the historical commitments surrounding Kashmir and the enduring importance of human dignity.
On 27 October, Kashmir Black Day, Zainab Noor examines the long-pending UN-supervised plebiscite and argues that protecting the historical voter register is essential to a credible vote on Kashmir’s future.
The article explores the legal, demographic and diplomatic challenges surrounding Kashmir’s right to self-determination and proposes preserving documentary evidence of state-subject status.
Seventy-nine years after the events of October 1947, Kashmir’s disputed accession remains unresolved. Explore the historical controversy, UN resolutions, the unfulfilled promise of a plebiscite, and the continuing struggle for peace and self-determination.
As the world observes the International Day of Democracy, the unresolved Kashmir dispute continues to raise questions about political representation, democratic participation and the right to self-determination of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
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