<span style="color: #222222;">In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Accession Day of J&K with India is being celebrated today across the Union Territory. AIR correspondent reports that the Accession Day carries great significance as it was on this day when the then Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir Hari Singh signed the Instrument of Accession to become part of the greatest democracy of the world.<br />''<br />''Several functions are being organised to mark the day. Accession Day is a public holiday in the Union Territory, commemorating 26th October 1947, when Maharaja Hari Singh signed off the Instrument of Accession, in which Jammu and Kashmir joined the Dominion of India.<br />''<br />''The day became an official public holiday in J&K for the first time in 2020. The Instrument of Accession is a legal document executed by Maharaja Hari Singh, ruler of the princely state of J&K, on 26th October 1947. By executing this document under the provisions of Indian Independence Act, 1947, Maharaja Hari Singh agreed to accede to the Dominion of India.<br />''<br />''Worth to mention, Maharaja Hari Singh, sought the help of Indian Armed Forces after an invasion from the Army men and tribesmen of Pakistan. The Indian Government extended its help on condition of accession of the state to the Dominion of India.</span><br />