United Kingdom: The Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom, Bob Blackman has recently chaired the all-party Parliament Group for British Hindus along with the Kashmiri Pandit diaspora on Wednesday, January 25, where they commemorated 33 years of the Kashmiri Pandits genocide.
As per the updates, Bob Blackman hosted the event, which was organized at the House of Parliament in London. In addition, An Early Day Motion was also held to memorialize the incidents of the Kashmiri Pandits Genocide, which was signed by cross-party Members of Parliaments (MPs) to remind them that the fight for justice was not finished.
Furthermore, MP Bob Blackman extended his support and deepest compassion for the Kashmiri Hindu community in India. He also recalled that the invasion from Pakistan into Kashmir led to the preceding Maharaja acceding Indian soil.
As per the reports, “On October 26, invaders killed around 11,000 people in Baramullah. After the incident, Maharaja Hari Singh requested armed intervention and help from Indian forces in order to calm and resolve the entire situation and suppress the invasion along with dealing with other challenges”.
Moreover, the Instrument of succession was signed and approved by Maharaja Hari Singh, after which Jammu and Kashmir acceded to the Indian continent.
Additionally, The Indian army conducted an operation to airlift its troops and ground combat teams to Kashmir on October 27 and blocked the invaders from entering the Indian continent in just two weeks time period.
The sources have conveyed that “The National Conference also played a vital role in showing support to the Indian armed forces in keeping the Pashtuns out of the nation.”
“The efforts and work must be made to eliminate the widespread ignorance and incomprehension related to the truth of the entire scenario of genocide matter within the United Kingdom as well as the globe.
During his speech, Bob Blackman also pointed out the recent documentary released against Prime Minister Narendra Modi through the channel BBC which called it a “Hatchet job”.
During the event, several other officials conveyed their thoughts and emotion regarding the Genocide. MP Jonathan Lord Woking stated on his part that the Holocaust incident is not forgettable, and people cannot forget the aftermath of this Genocide.
Indian High Commission, First Secretary Sarvjeet Sudan also extended his thoughts and saluted the Kashmiri Pandits’ fighting spirit as he returned in time and recalled his own experience and memories. “The stories of the people must be heard, and sacrifices must be remembered,” he added.
In his statement, Bob further added that the event was held as a reminder that in Jammu and Kashmir, the Hindus were persecuted and forced to leave their homeland in 1989-1990, and now 33 years later, targeted killings of Hindus are still happening.