That this House notes the continued observance on 26 October of Jammu and Kashmir Accession Day by residents of the United Kingdom of Jammu and Kashmiri heritage; records that on 26 October 1947 the Instrument of Accession was executed by Maharaja Hari Singh; reaffirms the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of India over the State of Jammu and Kashmir; expresses sympathy for all civilians killed and injured in acts of terror in Jammu and Kashmir, including the victims of the Pahalgam attack and their families; recognises the significance of this date for communities who mark it as the constitutional accession of Jammu and Kashmir into the Indian Union; welcomes peaceful commemorations in the UK that promote historical literacy, cultural exchange, and civic participation; and encourages constructive dialogue, community cohesion, and respect for international norms and sovereign boundaries in discussions about Jammu and Kashmir.
