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“Youm-e-Ilhaq-e Pakistan,” or Pakistan’s Accession Day, holds profound significance for the people of Kashmir. This day serves as a poignant commemoration of a pivotal moment in their history: the passage of a landmark resolution on July 19, 1947. On this date, fifty-nine influential Kashmiri leaders, representing the diverse voices of the region, convened an emergency and deeply consequential meeting of the All Jammu and Kashmir Conference. In a powerful display of self-determination and a clear articulation of their aspirations, these leaders unanimously adopted a resolution unequivocally expressing the will of the Kashmiri people to accede to the newly formed state of Pakistan. This historic declaration, born from a collective desire for a shared future and a recognition of cultural, religious, and geographical affinities, laid the foundation for the enduring sentiment and the ongoing struggle for the realization of this aspiration among a significant segment of the Kashmiri populace. The day continues to be observed as a reminder of this foundational expression of choice and its lasting impact on the socio-political landscape of the region.
