The G20 summit in lndia showcased the nation’s growing influence, but concerns have come to the surface about the country's approach to freedom of the press. Journalists faced restrictions, including no access to President Biden's meeting with Prime Minister Modi.
“BJP uses “Bharat” to evoke the sense of an exclusively Hindu past in a country home to more Muslims than any nation in the Middle East.” The Washington Post.
In addition, schools and offices are being made to celebrate Indian Independence Day and share it on social media to present a false reality to the outside world. Last year Kashmiris were forced to pay 20 Rs. To get the mandatory flag hoisted.
The Indian occupation's "Har Ghar
Tiranga" campaign forces Kashmiri students, shopkeepers and employees to hoist an indian flag on their property. Shopkeepers have been threatened with losing their license if they fail to comply. 🧵
"My reaction is paradoxical. On the one hand, I am stunned. On the other hand, it is not unexpected because it is completely consistent with the fact that the Indian consulates [in the US] have been very much enforcing a Hindu right-wing agenda.”
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From South Africa :
“I was invited to present paper on kashmir at Deconstructing Brics at University of Johannesburg,over 9 overseas delegate, what happened afterwards, it is for you to see and enjoy make it viral.” “ Salman Khan” #azadi
Thousands upon thousands of
activists and regular Kashmiri citizens have been locked up and faced harassment by the occupying forces due to these acts.
The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and National Security Act (NSA) are both laws enforced by the Indian occupation to suppress dissent in occupied Kashmir and continue to extend India's uniust control over the region.
The definition of what is considered a threat is purposely loosely interpreted by the government in order for them to exploit the laws to their convenience.