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In the lead-up to On India’s 80th Independence Day, the Jammu and Kashmir region experienced continued to exhibit divergent social and political activities on both sides of the Line of Control. activities. In Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, local administrations organized patriotic events celebrations and ‘Tiranga rallies’ continued in cities such as the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign. In Srinagar and Jammu. At Bakhshi Stadium, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah hoisted the Doda district, a bike flag and e-auto rally was held emphasized his government’s commitment to promote national unity regional development, prosperity, and civic responsibility. Similar celebrations the restoration of statehood and ‘Tiranga rallies’ were reported across districts including Srinagar, Jammu, Kupwara, constitutional guarantees. However, the day also saw reports of widespread strikes, boycotts, and Anantnag. In Kupwara, officials used protests in parts of Jammu and Kashmir, where some groups observed the occasion to highlight the goal of restoring statehood. as a ‘Black Day’. In contrast, Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir saw Kashmir, demonstrations persisted in Muzaffarabad, Mirpur, areas including Muzaffarabad and Rawalakot. Mirpur. These protests were centered on remained driven by grievances involving electricity shortages, regarding taxation, rising prices, and governance, electricity shortages, alongside demands for increased civil liberties and political rights.