The people of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir have made their stance clear in the recent Assembly elections, rejecting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its policies aimed at suppressing the Kashmiris’ struggle for right to self-determination as pledged by the United Nations Security Council.

According to a report released by Kashmir Media Service on the outcome of election results, Kashmiri Muslims, who consider any elections held under Indian occupation as farcical, utilized the opportunity to prevent the installation of a Hindutva party chief minister, thereby safeguarding their unique identity against Narendra Modi-led India’s oppressive rule.

The election outcomes deliver a clear message: the people of IIOJK firmly reject the BJP and the illegal actions taken on August 5, 2019. The BJP’s claims of winning the hearts of Kashmiris have been exposed as a glaring disconnect from the stark reality on the ground. The party’s assertions of bringing peace, progress, and development to IIOJK have crumbled in the face of a crushing electoral defeat.

Another key takeaway from the election is that Kashmiri Muslims are resolute in protecting their distinct identity and rich Muslim heritage. United in the face of oppression, the people of IIOJK remain steadfast in their resolve to resist Modi’s attempts to strip away their identity and culture.