London, Oct 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) A massive rally was held by British-Pakistanis outside 10 Downing Street here to mark October 27 as "Black day" and express solidarity with the people Kashmir.
Thousands of British-Pakistanis and Kashmiris held the big demonstration in London on Sunday against "India's illegal occupation of Kashmir for the last 72 years and heightened oppression and curfew since August 5", The News International reported.
On August 5, India revoked Article 370 of the Constitution that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, a move deemed illegal by Pakistan.
The participants of the protest including men, women, and children who gathered outside the Parliament building. They marched towards the 10 Downing Street and started making speeches against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the situation in Kashmir.
They urged the UN and the international community including the UK, to look into the Kashmir issue.
The participants, who were carrying anti-India placards, also expressed their solidarity with the people of Kashmir.
Later, the participants of the rally dispersed peacefully, while they were not allowed to march towards Indian High Commission by the police.
Source: IANS
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