Local celebrities have started voicing their concerns regarding the human right violations prevailing in Kashmir at the moment. Many have taken to social media to extend their support to Kashmir, as Article 370 of India’s Constitution was revoked earlier this month, robbing Kashmiris of their right to free will.
As per the retraction of India’s Article 370, Kashmir no-longer has its own constitution and decision-making rights, nor are Indians outside the state forbidden from permanently settling, buying land, holding local government jobs and securing educational scholarships.
Amidst all the protests happening in Kashmir as of right now, our celebrities have also joined in the cause and are urging everyone to publicly condemn this barbaric act, starting off with Hamza Ali Abbasi and Mahira Khan. It wasn’t long before #StandWithKashmir became the top trend on Twitter.
(1/3) I appeal to all Pakistani artists, especially those with the most following on social media, ask urselves with utmost sincerity tht why do u not raise a voice for KASHMIR? Is it bcz u genuinely think it won't make a difference? Or…. #KashmirUnderThreat
— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) August 4, 2019
(2/3) or u really believe tht ur not factually aware enough to make ur mind/give any comment on this matter? Or is it bcz u dont want to get involved in this bcz it.ll effect ur Indian fan following or future work prospects thr? Plz hear me out as i mean this in good will and…
— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) August 4, 2019
(3/3) If in ur heart u realise tht thr is zulm on a mass scale in our very backyard & u shud raise a voice (thts the least we can do) but u still stay silent, then rmembr tht this fan following will become ur biggest trial & u.ll be answerable for this silence infront of ur Lord.
— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) August 4, 2019
Have we conveniently blocked what we don’t want to address? This is beyond lines drawn on sand, it’s about innocent lives being lost! Heaven is burning and we silently weep. #Istandwithkashmir #kashmirbleeds
— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) August 5, 2019
The Heer Maan Ja cast, Hareem Farooq and Ali Rehman Khan, also demanded why the world was so silent over these atrocities.
Why the hell is the world not opening its eyes to what’s happening in #kashmir! #kashmirbleeds and no major news channel is talking about it. wby isn’t the UN talking about the brutality?? #SaveKashmirSOS
— Ali Rehman Khan (@alirehmankhan) August 4, 2019
Why is the world quite?!?! How come this brutality in kashmir is being ignored?!? Have we lost all humanity!!!?! Its time to raise our voices!! Its time to stand with kashmir! Its time to end this brutality and injustice!#KashmirBleeds #KashmirNeedsAttention
— Hareem Farooq (@FarooqHareem) August 4, 2019
Mawra Hocane, Armeena Khan and Feroze Khan also weighed in with how inhumane the entire situation has turned out to be and extended their support.
Where is UNHRC?
It’s inhumane. #Kashmir
Do we live in such dark times ?Countless conventions to protect human lives? What about all the rights & rules we are taught in the books? Do they mean anything? #SaveLivesinKashmir #KashmirBleed @UN @UNICEF_Pakistan— MAWRA HOCANE (@MawraHocane) August 4, 2019
There are only people and there is only humanity. Flags, borders, power are a game for the elites and where ordinary people die. Politicians and their children don’t go to war. We must all take a stand against this crime against humanity. It is time to stand with #Kashmir.
— Armeena Khan (@ArmeenaRK) August 4, 2019
I am KASHMIR #KashmirBleeds #StandwithKashmir
— Feroze Khan (@ferozekhaan) August 5, 2019
Even Shaan Shahid and Mehwish Hayat pitched in with their thoughts.
Bathing in Ganges will not wash away , the blood of the martyrs of Kashmir. #kashmirbleeds . pic.twitter.com/z2XYOBAbPF
— Shaan Shahid (@mshaanshahid) August 4, 2019
The use of cluster bombs in Kashmir is in clear violation of the Geneva Convention. There is no justification for it whatsoever. These are simple war crimes – the world has to wake up and put a stop to these atrocities NOW! #SaveKashmirSOS #KashmirBleeds
— Mehwish Hayat TI (@MehwishHayat) August 4, 2019
On the other hand, Bollywood celebrities have been showing support for the Delhi government at their decision of scrapping Article 370. Celebrities like Anupam Kher and Kangana Ranaut have taken to their social media to commend the government’s decision.
