London, Oct. 22 -- A motion tabled in the UK Parliament ahead of Jammu and Kashmir Accession Day has reaffirmed the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of India over Jammu and Kashmir, while expressing concern over terrorism in the region.

The Early Day Motion (EDM), titled Jammu and Kashmir Accession Day, notes that October 26 marks the anniversary of the execution of the Instrument of Accession by Maharaja Hari Singh in 1947. It also recognises the significance of the date for communities that commemorate Jammu and Kashmir's constitutional accession to the Indian Union.

The motion expresses sympathy for civilians killed and injured in acts of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, including in Pakistan-occupied regions. It ...