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Accession Day for Jammu Kashmir - October 26

October 31 , 2022 787 days 1064 0
  • It commemorates the day when Maharaja Hari Singh signed the Instrument of Accession in 1947, making Jammu and Kashmir an integral part of India.
  • The Jammu and Kashmir Accession Day was officially made a public holiday in 2020 to be celebrated every year in the valley.
  • Originally, Maharaja Hari Singh had decided to retain the independence of his state, signing standstill agreements with both the neighbouring countries to maintain the status quo.
  • However, after he faced attacks from Pathan tribes’ people and army personnel from Pakistan, he sought India’s help.
  • Thus, the Maharaja inked the treaty on October 26, 1947.

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