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Joint Hurriyat Leadership calls for shutdown on Aug 29 to resist Article 35A abrogation

Joint Hurriyat Leadership (JRL) Wednesday called for a complete shutdown on August 29 in view of hearing of a petition against Article 35-A of Indian constitution in Supreme Court.

JRL in a statement said “this is a matter of life and death for us and we will spill our blood to safeguard it.”

Announcing a comprehensive protest program in view of the Indian Supreme Court hearing about 35 A, on 29th August 2017, United leadership said that on Friday, 25th August 2017, Kashmir Bar association will hold protest.

All Civil society, traders bodies, religious and social organizations will organize peaceful protests on Saturday 26th August 2017.
According to the statement Kashmiri Diaspora living across the globe in UK, USA, Europe, Middle East and Pakistan will organize protests on Sunday, 27th August 2017.

People of Pakistan administered Kashmir will also hold protest demonstrations on the same day.

On Monday, the statement said 28th August 2017, Kashmiris living across the globe will register their protest on social media by signing a petition in this connection. Students across Kashmir will also hold protests on the same day.

As per the statement on Tuesday, 29th August 2017, the day when Supreme Court is hearing this case, a complete and comprehensive protest will be observed throughout J&K.

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