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J&K diaspora in the UK celebrates Vijay Diwas
British MP for Harrow East, Bob Blackman hosted an event to commemorate the 76th anniversary of Jammu and Kashmir.
BJPJKST Morcha Kashmir Distribute Sweets during the Celebrations of Accession Day / (Image - X, ChRoshanHussain)
The BJP, the UK House of Commons, and other groups observed "Vijay Diwas," or "Accession Day," to commemorate the 76th anniversary of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir's admission to India on October 26, 1947.
To commemorate the event, the UK-based Jammu and Kashmir diaspora arranged a special program that was hosted by Bob Blackman, the British MP for Harrow East.
Kumar Ajatshatru Singh, the grandson of the late Maharaja Hari Singh, and his spouse Ritu Singh were among the evening's notable visitors. MP Jonathan opened the proceedings.
Bob Blackman advised Pakistan to put an end to state-sponsored terrorism to bring about long-lasting peace and advancement in the area.
Blackman Bob @BobBlackman posted: "I was honoured to host the #JammuAndKashmir day at Parliament for the 75th anniversary of signing the Instrument of Accession by Maharaja Hari Singh."
Additionally, to commemorate this, the BJP organized "tiranga rallies." Leading a "tiranga rally" in this area, Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina stated that the people living in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir are also proud Indian citizens and will one day celebrate their independence from Pakistan.
To commemorate "Accession Day," the BJYM youth branch of the BJP organized a run, and the women's section held a separate gathering.
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