Jammu and Kashmir Accession Day

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.