Massive protest demonstrations were held across the UK, marking India’s so-called Republic Day as Black Day.
Kashmiris, members of the Sikh community, and their allies participated in the protest demos, pressing the UK government to intervene and halt the ongoing genocide in IIOJK.
The demonstrations were held outside the Indian High Commission in London and Indian Consulate in Birmingham. Raising slogans against the draconian laws, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act UAPA, and Public Safety Act (PSA), the protesters said such laws reflect the colonial mindset of the Indian rulers. Leader of Tehreek-e-Kashmir, UK Fahim Kayani said, “The black laws like the UAPA have no place in the modern and enlightened era that is the 21st century. India has been a misleading member of the comity of nations and has exploited the west’s so-called war on terror to suppress the Kashmiris and other communities, especially Sikh members”. Kayani added, “Fascist Indian regime labeling Dr. Asif Dar, a renowned physician, as ‘terrorist’ is nothing but a move aimed at scaring Kashmiris who live in diaspora”. He said Dr Dar speaks against the illegal Indian occupation of Kashmir and is an ardent supporter of the non-violent resistance movement to end unlawful Indian career in Kashmir. Sikh leader Ranjit Singh Srai condemned India’s holding of Republic Day celebrations.
