Scores of celebrities have expressed their support for Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Kashmir solidarity rally scheduled on Friday 13th September in Muzaffarabad following his announcement on Wednesday, September 11th. Prime Minister Imran Khan plans to host a big procession in Muzaffarabad to express solidarity with the oppressed Kashmiris in Jammu Kashmir valley.
I am going to do a big jalsa in Muzzafarabad on Friday 13 Sept, to send a message to the world about the continuing siege of IOJK by Indian Occupation forces; & to show the Kashmiris that Pakistan stands resolutely with them.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) September 11, 2019
Former skipper Shahid Afridi, always standing in the frontline for Kashmir cause, was among the first celebrities to respond to the call of PM Khan’s solidarity rally. Soon after PM Khan’s announcement, Shahid Afridi announced to join and participate in the rally in Muzaffarabad. He also urged his followers to join him in the rally.
Let us join Prime Minister in raising voice for Kashmiris. For this I will be at Muzaffarabad on this Friday. Come join, every voice counts. https://t.co/NS118RMxCu
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) September 11, 2019
Other celebrities including Shaan Shahid, Shaheryar Munawwar, Humayun Saeed, Hareem Farooq, Farhan Saeed, Wakar Zaka and others also voiced their support for Kashmir solidarity rally.
United we stand!#KashmirWantsFreedom #Kashmir https://t.co/t7cfWY4yMd
— Farhan Saeed (@farhan_saeed) August 29, 2019
Praying peace prevails. #KashmirBleeds https://t.co/CiQfCpJOH8
— Sheheryar Munawar (@ItsSheheryar) September 12, 2019
I will be joining Prime Minister Imran Khan in Muzzafarabad at this jalsa. I urge you all to participate as well. Let us show the world that we stand united with our Kashmiri brothers and sisters at this most difficult time https://t.co/rziZBTJpjU
— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) September 11, 2019
Its time to unite and raise our voice for Kashmir! I will be joining our respected PM in Muzzafarabad to do so and I urge all of you to participate aswell and show the world our strength. Every voice counts! https://t.co/Gi3P3OdX6I
— Hareem Farooq (@FarooqHareem) September 11, 2019
Humayun Saeed also assured his followers that he would be attending the Kashmir rally to show the world that Pakistan stands united for the freedom of their Kashmiri brothers and sisters. Hareem Farooq too will mark her presence at the Kashmir rally on the call of ‘respected Prime Minister Imran Khan.’
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Shan Shahid endorsed Kashmir rally but informed he would not be able to make up to the invitation of attending the Kashmir rally since he is busy fighting the battle of Kashmir on another front.
Dear PM @ImranKhanPTI sir #United we stand for the rights of Kashmiris. The whole Nation stands behind your call . #Hope #support #prayers #voice till #freedom . 🇵🇰♥️⭐️ pic.twitter.com/92xgcZ40UN
— Shaan Shahid (@mshaanshahid) September 12, 2019
#kashmir my support for pm imran khans #kashmirjalsa on Friday , Thankyou for the invite but I would not be joining as I am fighting the same battle on a different front #freekashmir @ImranKhanPTI
— Shaan Shahid (@mshaanshahid) September 12, 2019
Besides expressing soft support for the Kashmir cause, a few celebrities including Armeena Khan and Mehwish Hayat have taken a more robust approach towards rogue Indian administration and its brutalities in Kashmir valley.
Armeena Khan has knocked the doors of the United Nations to bring their attention to the gross human rights violations in Jammu Kashmir valley, while Mehwish Hayat fought against the vilifying and persecutions of Muslims across the world and in international media. Mehwish Hayat also protested against the jingoistic tweets and assertions of United Nation’s Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra.
Imran Khan’s Undying Support for Kashmir Cause
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan called himself ‘Ambassador for Kashmir’ and promised to fight for Kashmir at every international platform. Efforts of PM Khan bore fruits and UNSC held a meeting after 50 years, 58 countries supported Pakistan’s stance on Kashmir in United Nations Human Rights Council and Kashmir’s issue has been internationalized like never before.
I commend the 58 countries that joined Pakistan in Human Rights Council on 10 Sept reinforcing demands of int community for India to stop use of force, lift siege, remove other restrictions, respect & protect Kashmiris' rights & resolve Kashmir dispute through UNSC resolutions.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) September 12, 2019
Pakistan has always considered Kashmir as an integral part and commonly has called it, ‘Pakistan’s jugular Vein’. Pakistan has been fighting for Kashmir’s cause for almost since its inception. Narendra Modi led BJP’s unilateral actions in Kashmir have caused a surge in violence and human rights violations and the world is silent over Indian brutalities in Kashmir.