Billboards in Times Square lit up with ‘Free Kashmir’ sign over Modi visit

NEW YORK (Web Desk) – Iconic billboards at Times Square lit up with ‘Free Kashmir’, ‘Restore Human Rights’ signs in a show of solidarity with the people of the Indian Occupied Kashmir ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. The digital sign boards were put up to mark the 53rd day since India revoked Kashmir’s special status and placed it under lockdown at a time when leaders from all over the world are gathered in New York for the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly. According to reports circulating on the social media, the Pakistanis have also camped outside the UN Headquarters to raise their voice against Indian aggression in the occupied valley. The advertisement was part on a public outreach campaign on occupied Kashmir. The protesters camped out in front of the UN are expected to raise their voice against the Indian atrocities when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the UN later this week. Last week, a group of activists also protested outside the 'Howdy Modi' event in Houston. The official Twitter account of the Pakistan government on Thursday also tweeted out a picture of the Times Square lit up with signs in support of the people of occupied Kashmir, highlighting lines such as ‘Stand with Kashmir’ and ‘Free Kashmir’.

With the extraordinary efforts of PM Imran Khan, Kashmir issue has now become a Global concern. The voice of people of IOJ&K is once again being heard in the highest diplomatic forums. “Stand With Kashmir” has been highlighted on Times Square New York, today.#StandWithKashmir pic.twitter.com/2k8u4PYNp1 — Govt of Pakistan (@pid_gov) September 26, 2019

“The voice of people of Indian occupied Kashmir is once again being heard in the highest diplomatic forums. 'Stand With Kashmir' has been highlighted on Times Square today,” the official Twitter handle of the Pakistan government tweeted. Normal life paralyzed as the curfew and communications blackout across Occupied Kashmir entered 53rd day, on Thursday amid shops and business establishments remained shut and schools without attendance.