In Jammu and Kashmir, accession day is being celebrated across the Union Territory today. October 26, marks Accession Day, a historic occasion for Jammu and Kashmir. On this day in 1947, Maharaja Hari Singh, the then ruler of the princely state, signed the Instrument of Accession, formally joining Jammu and Kashmir with the Indian Union. The signing occurred on October 26, 1947, and the accession became effective the next day, October 27, 1947. 

 

 

This historic event occurred during the turmoil following the partition of India, when the region was threatened by invasion from Pakistan. Tribal invaders from Pakistan attacked the state, posing a threat to its sovereignty. The day is celebrated as a symbol of unity and patriotism, marking the formal integration of the state into India.