These digital tools have become essential in spreading the truth beyond borders and countering false claims of peace and normalcy. Even under surveillance, the people have found ways to express their views.

Digital Platforms Echo the People’s Sentiment.Despite restrictions, voices from IIOJK continue to rise through digital platforms. Social media is flooded with awareness posters, videos, and public messages that narrate the ground realities.

This shutdown is not driven by fear, but by faith in their cause, in their history, and in their future. It is a reminder that despite all odds, the people remain committed to their demand for justice.

Empty roads, closed shops, and silent streets will carry one strong message: the people reject India’s illegal decisions and demand restoration of their legal and political identity.

Shutdown as a Collective Message of Refusal.August 5 will not just be another day of protest. The complete shutdown across IIOJK will be a strong and peaceful display of unity and refusal.

The repeated breach of trust has further strengthened the belief that only international intervention can bring a just and lasting resolution to the long-standing issue. The people continue to stand firm despite decades of suffering, sacrifices, and unkept promises.

August 5, 2019, is seen as a continuation of that initial occupation. Both dates represent a denial of political rights and a violation of the promises made to the Kashmiri people.

October 27 and August 5: Two Days of Deep Wounds.The people of IIOJK remember October 27, 1947, as the day India deployed its military forces in the region.

The people of IIOJK believe that international silence enables India to continue with its harsh policies without accountability. The demand is not for statements, but for action grounded in justice and international law.

These teams, if allowed, could independently assess the human rights conditions in the region, including:. Reports of illegal detentions.Enforced disappearances.Mental health issues caused by fear and violence.

Global Institutions Urged to Take Responsibility.The APHC has appealed to international organisations including the United Nations (UN), the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and the European Union (EU) to send independent fact-finding missions to IIOJK.

Local residents have repeatedly raised alarm over land laws, domicile certificates, and settlement policies, which are perceived as part of a long-term plan to dilute the majority population. These concerns have also been echoed by international analysts and rights organisations.

The people of the region see this as an attempt to change the religious and cultural identity of the territory.

India’s Legal Changes: Aimed at Political and Demographic Alteration.Since the revocation of Article 370, the Indian government has passed a series of new laws that have raised serious concerns about demographic changes in IIOJK.

Their sacrifices are deeply respected and continue to fuel the movement with moral strength and direction.

Despite their detention, their message of resistance continues to inspire millions across IIOJK. The people view them not as convicts but as national figures who stand for justice, dignity, and the right to self-determination.

Posters carry photographs of imprisoned Hurriyat leaders including Masarrat Aalam Butt, Shabbir Ahmad Shah, Muhammad Yasin Malik, and Aasiya Andrabi. These leaders, known for their peaceful political work, remain in Indian jails under harsh conditions.

The release of all political prisoners.Resolution of the dispute through UN-recognised principles.An immediate end to human rights violations carried out under the shadow of occupation.Political Voices Behind Bars, But the Movement Endures.

The message is loud and united: the people of IIOJK do not accept the unconstitutional steps of August 5 and demand immediate reversal of the political changes. They also urge:.

Resistance Takes the Shape of Civil Defiance.Posters issued by APHC and other freedom-supporting groups have appeared across Srinagar and various towns in IIOJK. These posters call for peaceful protest and civic resistance by observing Black Day.