Jammu and Kashmir Black Day
StatusObserved
Date(s)22 October
FrequencyAnnual
CountryIndia
Next event22 October 2022
ParticipantsGovernment of India, civil society, refugees
Major eventsAwareness related events, posters, banners, hoardings, panel discussion, exhibitions, publications
Other namesJammu and Kashmir Invasion Day

Jammu and Kashmir Black Day is an annual commemoration established in India by the Narendra Modi-led government on 22 October 2020 with the stated aim of highlighting Pakistan's role in the 1947 Kashmir conflict, to term it as an invasion and a "Black Day."[1][2]

About

According to Indian sources, the invasion did not start on 22 October. The first skirmish, comprising 2 JAK Infantry, took place at Owen Pattan on 8–9 October 1947.[3] Sehnsa was attacked on 9 October, and the following days saw more skirmishes at different locations.[3] However, 22 October is the day of observance of the invasion due to the so-called importance of the Kashmir valley, the day the Instrument of Accession was signed, and political decisions taken.[3]

A number of awareness related events, including cultural event, have been held.[4][5] In 2020 a number of panel discussions were held, with panelists including Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain and Amitabh Mattoo.[6] The Union Ministry of Culture and state government of Jammu and Kashmir mark the day with exhibitions and events.[6] In 2020, Raiders in Kashmir, a book written by Mohammed Akbar Khan, a retired major general of Pakistan Army, was republished.[7] Refugees also mark the day.[8][2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "October 22 as Black Day: When Pakistan invaded J&K to commit atrocities". Business Standard India. 22 October 2020. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Pak role in Kashmir violence, terror and killings since 1947 to be highlighted on Oct 22". Hindustan Times. 17 October 2020. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Raina, Col. (Retd.) Ajay K. (22 October 2021). "Invasion of J&K in 1947: Does the date matter?". mint. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  4. ^ "Kashmir to observe Oct 22 as 'Black Day' to mark Pak invasion of J&K in 1947". The Week. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  5. ^ Chaudhury, Dipanjan Roy (22 October 2021). "Bangladesh witnesses major protests against Pak action in Kashmir". The Economic Times. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  6. ^ a b Sharma, Neeta (21 October 2020). "India To Observe "Black Day" Tomorrow To Mark 1947 Pak-Backed Raid On J&K". NDTV.com. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  7. ^ Philip, Snehesh Alex (21 October 2020). "India to observe 22 October as 'Black Day' to highlight Pakistan's role in 1947 raid of J&K". ThePrint. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  8. ^ "PoK refugees observe October 22 as 'black day' in Jammu". Deccan Herald. 22 October 2021. Retrieved 17 November 2021.


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