Ban on Mirwaiz’s AAC stings Omar, Mehbooba

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq resurfaced after 5-year house arrest post-2019 clampdown

Srinagar-based Sunni cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who headed the banned Awami Action Committee (AAC) and separatist and radical Islamist Hurriyat Conference (APHC) for years, and who is also head of the Mutahida Majlis-E-Ulema (MMU), a group of several religious groups in Kashmir, Kargil (Ladakh) and Jammu, remained dormant for almost five years (August 4, 2019-October 3, 2024). The reason was that he and almost all other Kashmiri leaders – so-called mainstream and separatist included – had been put behind bars or put under house arrest on the intervening night of August 4 and 5, 2019, by the law and order enforcement authorities as a precautionary measure. The Narendra Modi government had taken this action because it had planned to render the separatist-friendly Article 370 unreal and ineffective, abrogate the illegal and unconstitutional Article 35A, which had empowered the Kashmiri ruling elite to grant or not to grant citizenship rights in J&K to any Indian, including even the Union President and the country’s Prime Minister, or a group of Indian people they considered aliens/ outsiders, and bifurcate the State of J&K into two Union Territories – Union Territory of J&K and Union Territory of Ladakh – with the approval of the Parliament. And, the dates the Modi government had chosen for those rational, national and historic steps were August 5 and 6, 2019, and it’s successful in implementing the nation-building agenda, breaking the backbone to an extent of Kashmiri separatists and half-separatists, and also meeting the age-old demand of the Ladakhi Buddhists seeking freedom from Kashmir and Union Territory status.

Provocations

In between, all the so-called mainstream politicians, including Farroq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti, and Sajad Lone, were freed from detention. However, it was only after October 3, 2024, that Mirwaiz Omar Farooq finally got the opportunity to enjoy freedom like all other citizens. It was hoped that he would not indulge in any activity that had the potential of jeopardizing the country’s paramount sovereign interests, or he would not act in the manner he used to before August 5, 2019, but it was not to be. Instead, he used the opportunity to regroup the otherwise defunct APHC, rake up the so-called Kashmir issue, advocate resumption of the dangerous cross-LoC trade, accuse the US of adopting a biased approach towards Kashmir, and urge the Modi government to initiate a meaningful dialogue process for the resolution of the Kashmir issue.

Take, for example, what he did and said on October 4, 23, 25, 28, November 18, 2024, and January 24, 2025. On October 4, he addressed the Friday gathering at Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid and drew parallels between Kashmir and the ongoing conflict in Palestine. He warned of the dangers of military domination and force.

“Despite attempts to silence the Hurriyat leadership through detentions and legal charges under the Public Safety Act (PSA) and Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), the movement remains steadfast. We are people who seek a peaceful resolution. It is not our weakness; it is our strength…Peaceful engagement through dialogue is the only way forward…Many Hurriyat leaders are in prison, but the movement’s objectives of representing the sentiments of the people and advocating for dialogue remain unchanged. The powers involved in the conflict do not look at Kashmir as a humanitarian issue…This conflict has consumed generations of Kashmiris who yearn for a solution, for closure. Look at West Asia- how the Palestinian conflict is consuming the region and putting the entire world at risk. The military domination of Israel and its refusal to resolve the conflict peacefully by accepting the natural rights of Palestinians has led to the deaths of thousands of civilians, including children. It is deeply distressing…While the US is arming Israel with bombs and missiles, promoting its own arms industry, it simultaneously calls for a ceasefire. These powers see conflicts as opportunities for arms markets. We don’t want such a situation in our region. That is why we repeatedly advocate peaceful means of outreach and dialogue,” Mirwaiz said while addressing his followers.[1]

The Mirwaiz also recalled talks with A B Vajpayee, L K Advani, and Manmohan Singh and, among other things, said: “Elections can’t be misconstrued as the settlement of the Kashmir issue…The reality is that assembly or Lok Sabha elections are only for the resolution of day-to-day issues like ‘sadak, bijli, and paani (road, electricity, and water). The large issue, which is the political dispute, remains…Our political rights were snatched, and we lost our control over land rights, jobs, and whatnot (after the abrogation) of Article 370… An iron fist policy will not work. The Government of India must come to the table for talks…”[2]

On October 23, Hurriyat leaders, including Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Abdul Gani Bhat, Bilal Lone and Molvi Masroor Abbas Ansari, met in Srinagar. The meeting took place at the residence of the Mirwaiz. It’s obvious that it was convened by the Mirwaiz himself. The event surprised almost everyone as it took place for the first time since the introduction of the August 5, 2019 epoch-making reforms.

Reflecting on the meeting, the jubilant Mirwaiz said: “Alhumdulilah! After more than five years, I got a chance to be together with my dear colleagues, Professor Sb, Bilal Sb, and Masroor Sb… During (my) house arrest, they were not allowed to meet.”[3]

On October 25, the Mirwaiz said that J&K was a disputed territory and his (separatist) outfit was ready to engage with the BJP-led Centre for the resolution of the Kashmir issue.[4]

On October 28, he went a step further. That day, he announced plans to “regroup” the Hurriyat Conference and “re-evaluate strategies” to pursue what he called “a peaceful resolution to the Kashmir conflict.” He emphasised the importance of “distinguishing between civic issues — like infrastructure and basic amenities — and the political problem that requires a dialogue-based approach.”[5]

On November 18, he went several steps further and demanded the resumption of trans-Line of Control (LoC) trade and bus service between J&K and PoJK. He described it as a big step that could harmonise India-Pakistan relations.

“Trade should start. The bus service has been shut down. The trade between the two parts of Kashmir was benefiting many families and increasing connectivity…New Delhi (should) reconsider its approach…The power to initiate dialogue and cooperation lies with the Central Government. If there is a positive signal from New Delhi, the leadership of J&K will move forward, and I am confident Pakistan’s leadership understands that issues need to be resolved through dialogue… The political dimension of the Kashmir issue must be addressed to facilitate meaningful dialogue. Although elections have been conducted and a government formed, its powers are limited, and J&K continues to bear the stamp of a Union Territory… New Delhi (must) change its mindset and recognise that the people of J&K (read Kashmiri Muslims) seek a resolution, not uncertainty or bloodshed,” the Mirwaiz, inter alia, said while speaking at an event in Srinagar.[6]

The Mirwaiz, along with members of the MMU, visited Delhi to meet the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Amendment Bill on January 24, 2025 ostensibly to register their protest against the proposed amendments. It’s believed that during his Delhi visit, he met several persons with doubtful credentials and his objective was to solicit their support for the so-called Kashmir cause.

Reflecting on his Delhi visit, The Week on January 25, among other things, said: “The development is significant not only for its political implications, but also for its potential to reshape dialogues between separatist leaders and New Delhi.”[7]

Pakistan, OIC, UN

Earlier, the Mirwaiz had umpteen times hailed Pakistan and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for their support to the Kashmiri separatists’ cause and urged the United Nations to intervene and settle the so-called Kashmir dispute, taking into consideration the aspirations and urges of the Kashmiri Muslims. A reference to just what he said on December 17, 2012, September 28, 2025, and November 26, 2015, would be in order, and it will put things in perspective.

On December 17, he thanked Pakistan for “supporting the right to self-determination of Kashmir people” and urged New Delhi to “bring change in its stand so as to bring stability and security in south Asia”. The statement that the spokesperson of the APHC issued to media offices that day in Srinagar, inter-alia, read like this: “Upon their arrival at Lahore (on Saturday, the December 16, 2012) APHC chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who is leading the delegation said that Kashmir was a tripartite issue and not a bilateral one between India and Pakistan. He said the K issue has to be solved between three parties – India, Pakistan, and Kashmir… The Mirwaiz said Hurriyat wanted the solution of Kashmir through the right to self-determination…He said that Pakistan always stood behind Kashmiris and supported the cause of the right to self by extending moral, political, and diplomatic support. The time has come for India to bring change in its stand to bring stability and security to South Asia… The Mirwaiz stressed that it was extremely important that the international community should intervene in the matter to solve the ‘vexed dispute’ permanently.”

The spokesman, in addition, informed that the Hurriyat delegation left Islamabad on Sunday morning for Muzaffarabad (PoJK).[8]

On September 28, 2015, the Mirwaiz appealed to the United Nations and the OIC to play their role in influencing New Delhi and Islamabad to address the Kashmir issue. “The Mirwaiz has shot a letter to OIC general secretary, Ayad Amin Madani, wherein he stressed upon Islamic countries to play their role in solving the Kashmir dispute in accordance with the aspirations of the people of J&K” (read Kashmiri Muslims), a Hurriyat Conference spokesperson said. “The Mirwaiz thanked OIC for ‘supporting the Kashmir cause’ and said both the UN and OIC could ‘play a responsible role in alleviating the hostilities between India and Pakistan and use influence to solve the Kashmir dispute,” the spokesperson further said.[9]

And, on November 26, 2015, the Mirwaiz, in an interview with Rediff.com, among other things, said: “…We are disappointed. We expected that the legacy of (then Prime Minister Atal Bihari) Vajpayee would be carried forward by his (Modi’s) government. Vajpayee offered us a dialogue process, saying we would talk under the ambit of ‘insaniyat (humanity)’ rather than the constitution. That paved the way for India-Pakistan and Hurriyat-New Delhi talks…Many people thought that a Hindu nationalist party’s government would take bold steps vis-a-vis Kashmir. But sadly, their approach has been led by military and security priorities…I believe dialogue is part of resistance because, through it, we convey our stand to the other party. I am always in favour of engaging with India and Pakistan because we have a strong case…India has to realise that she can’t suppress the voices calling for a resolution; she can’t push it under the carpet for long. After 1947, the third generation of Kashmir aligned with this struggle. We would suggest to India that she should accept realities and initiate the dialogue following the Vajpayee model. That is the way forward. Otherwise, there is a looming threat; Kashmiri youth are being pushed to the wall. We are seeing educated youth joining militancy. It is because of the intransigent approach of India. It is because the democratic political space for them has shrunk. They are radicalised, they are angry…It is a political and human issue and has to be solved with that spirit…”[10]

Musharraf’s four-point formula

The Mirwaiz had not only hailed Islamabad and the OIC but had also, like the POJK-based Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin of Kashmir origin, endorsed the 2006 Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf’s dismember-India four-point formula to settle the Kashmir issue.

Back channel contacts between Pakistan and India, under the governments of both Vajpayee and his successor Manmohan Singh, had resulted in what was termed as Musharraf’s four-point formula. It envisaged making the LoC irrelevant by demilitarising both parts of J&K, allowing the free movement of people without any change of borders, permitting self-governance without independence, and creating a joint mechanism for the management of J&K.[11]

The Mirwaiz had described it as a first step towards the final settlement of the Kashmir issue. He and ilk in Kashmir had, in fact, termed it as an interim arrangement. They believed that the acceptance and implementation of the Musharraf’s formula would pave way for the final settlement of the Kashmir issue.

“We need open borders so we can trade both sides. Right now, I can’t even make a phone call to the other side of Kashmir. There would be joint management of local administration. And, finally, self-governance. It’s not a solution, but maybe it could be an interim arrangement…They (New Delhi) think there’s no problem in Kashmir. Now some people here (in Kashmir) are saying militancy was better because at least we got some attention from India. We want to pursue peace, but they’re forcing us back to violence,” the Mirwaiz had, among other things, said.[12]

So much so, the Mirwaiz had on March 20, 2007 said that “the Hurriyat Conference will soon strengthen its public contact programme to make people aware of the four-point formula of President Musharraf and take them into confidence on the ongoing peace process.”[13]

And, as late as on February 7, 2023, the Mirwaiz had, like Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, remembered late Musharraf and praised his approach on Kashmir. Remembering Musharraf, the Mirwaiz had, inter alia, said: “Musharraf would be remembered for ‘thinking out of the box on Kashmir’ and ‘putting aspirations of Kashmiris at the centre’ of a solution.”[14]

Ban

The provocations were undoubtedly grave. No wonder then that the Narendra Modi government, on March 11, 2025, banned the AAC of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Shia leader Mohammad Abbas Ansari’s J&K Ittihadul Muslimeen (JKIM) for five years under the UAPA Act, 1967, on the grounds that they were supporting terrorism and fuelling secessionist activities. Both the organisations are constituents of the APHC, chaired by the Mirwaiz. In separate notifications, the Ministry of Home Affairs said that “the AAC and the JKIM are indulging in unlawful activities that are prejudicial to the integrity, sovereignty, and security of the country.” The “JKIM members have remained involved in supporting terrorist activities and anti-India propaganda for fuelling secessionism in J&K,” the MHA also said.[15]]

The notification cited several cases and chargesheets filed by the J&K Police and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) against the members of the AAC for their involvement in unlawful activities. The cases registered against the AAC leaders like the Mirwaiz, Mushtaq-ul-Islam, Nisar Ahmad Rather, and Nisar Ahmad Bhat included shouting slogans against the integrity of India and delivering a speech stating that “they would struggle till J&K is not separated from the Union of India, and for also pelting stones.” Another case against the Mirwaiz was for supporting the “hartal” call given by Syed Ali Shah Geelani on August 3, 2011, and for instigating the general people and the youth of the valley for waging war against the sovereignty of India.[16]

The press release, which was issued by the Union Home Ministry in this regard, read like this: “The members of JKIM and AAC are involved in promoting and aiding the secession of J&K from India by indulging in anti-national and subversive activities, such as sowing seeds of discontent among the people; inciting people to destabilise law and order; supporting terrorism and promoting hatred against the established government.”

Reflecting on the decision to ban these separatist outfits, Home Minister Amit Shah, in a post on X, said: “JKIM and AAC have been declared unlawful associations under UAPA. The organisations were found ‘inciting’ people to cause law and order situations, posing a ‘threat to the unity and integrity of Bharat’. Anyone found involved in activities against the nation’s peace, order, and sovereignty is bound to face the crushing blow of the Modi govt.”[17]

Earlier, the Government of India had banned many other terrorist/ extremist groups in J&K. These included Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, Harkat-ul-Ansar, (presently known as Harkat-ul-Mujahideen), Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammad, Al Badr, Jamait-ul-Mujahideen, Harkat-ul-Jehad-al-Islami, Dukhtaran-e-Millat, APHC, Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front, Lashkar-e-Omar, Lashkar-e-Jabbar, Mutahida Jehad Council/United Jehad Council, Tehrik-ul-Muhahideen, Jamaat-e-Islami, Muslim League Jammu and Kashmir and Tehreek-e-Hurriyat.

Muslim reaction

The ban, as was expected, stung the Mirwaiz and leadership of the JKIM. It also stung NC’s Omar Abdullah and his party colleagues like MLA and former minister, Ali Mohammad Sagar, and Lok Sabha MP, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, PDP’s Mehbooba Mufti and her right hand man, MLA Waheed Para, and Awami Ittehad Party MLA, Khursheed Ahmad Sheikh – all from Kashmir. It was expected, given their regressive and separatist ideology and activities they consistently indulged in inside and outside the Assembly.

Stung by the ban, the Mirwaiz, the same day (March 11) in a post on X, said: “The move seems to be a part of the continuation of the policy of ‘intimidation and disempowerment’ that has been followed in J&K since August 2019…The AAC (founded by his father, Mirwaiz Molvi Farooq, at the peak of holy relic (moi muqadas) agitation in 1964) ‘has unwaveringly stood by the people of J&K advocating for their aspirations and rights through completely non-violent and democratic methods and calling for peaceful resolution of the Kashmir conflict through dialogue and deliberation, for which its members suffered jails and incarceration and even martyrdom. The voice of truth may be suppressed through force but will not be silenced.”[18]

Again, on March 21, the Mirwaiz condemned the ban and demanded that it must be immediately revoked, saying “its (AAC) history reflects peace, dialogue and social reform.” Actually, that day, he addressed the first Friday congregational prayers at the Jamia Masjid in Srinagar after the Centre banned his party. Addressing his followers, he, inter alia, said: “As you are aware, the politico-social organisation formed by my late father J&K Awami Action Committee has been declared as ‘illegal association’ by the Government of India and banned. The allegations made against AAC in the ban order are not only strange but also ironic. Those who suffered personal tragedies yet maintained patience and advocated peace even in the most trying times are accused of disrupting law and order and creating unrest. These allegations are unfounded in the face of facts and the party’s glorious history…The AAC has always advocated the politics of outreach, dialogue, and resolution. How can those advocating dialogue be subversive? Dialogue in itself means seeking solutions and resolving disagreements by talking in good faith and peace. When Vajpayee or Advani or Manmoham Singh was talking to us, it was in good faith. Despite the tragic loss of Abdul Gani Lone (Sajad Lone’s father) during the talks with them and then my uncle Molvi Mushtaq sahib, the burning down of Islamia High School, and grenade attacks at my house, we kept up the good faith and, till date, despite all odds advocate peaceful engagement…The present ruling dispensation in Delhi has a different take on the issue. But that does not make AAC an unlawful association…The decision to ban the AAC is harsh and uncalled for and should be revoked.”[19]

Reacting to the ban on JKIM, Masroor Abbas Ansari, a Shia leader, asked the government to review its decision, saying “coercion and restrictions do not solve problems, but create further complications”. “The religious sentiments of millions of people are associated with JKIM, and this organization has always been a pioneer in social services, and its connection with the people is strong and invincible. So this voice cannot be silenced… Banning will neither make any difference nor solve the problems…The government (should) ‘adopt a positive approach’ instead of suppressing the people and their demands so that an atmosphere of peace and order can be established in the region.”[20]

“The ban is unjustified, unfair, undemocratic, and unconstitutional. There is no justice or regard for the law in these allegations. We have been falsely accused of terrorism, anti-social activities, and inciting people. We’ve done nothing of the sort…This (J&K) is a conflict zone, and before doing anything, we seek permission from the administration and police for every action, and we’ve always done so. We’ve never done anything wrong…Our organisation isn’t a new one, nor does it have militant roots. Our goal has always been a peaceful resolution… Maybe they (the Government of India) don’t want anyone to speak up, but that won’t happen…They want to cut our tongues, want us silenced, but we will not be quiet. We will speak our truth,” Maroor Ansari also said.

He, like the Mirwaiz, also urged the Union Home Ministry to revoke the ban and said: “If they don’t, we will pursue legal action, and we will continue to fight.”[21]

What did Omar Abdullah and his party colleagues say while reacting to the ban on the AAC and JKIM? Siding with the Mirwaiz, Omar Abdullah said: “He had no information on why the Centre banned the AAC as no intelligence regarding the decision was shared with his government…These matters do not fall under the jurisdiction of the elected government (in J&K), and no intelligence inputs regarding this ban have been shared with us… I will not make any assumptions without knowing the reason behind this decision… Since the Mirwaiz was released from house arrest, he had not made any statements that could be considered provocative. As far as I have observed, he has not said anything unpleasant or inflammatory…We do not know the reason for this ban at this point. He is not in favour of the ban.”[22]

Ali Mohammad Sagar also sided with the Mirwaiz. He said he was “disappointed” to know about the banning of AAC and JKIM. “The Mirwaiz family has been torch bearers of peace and communal harmony and helped J&K keep up with its secular credentials. Such measures do not bring any good to the situation in J&K…The Centre must follow the path of reconciliation rather than alienation… The Mirwaiz has always been a keen facilitator for peace. He and others like him must be made stakeholders of peace rather than victims of an iron fist policy.”[23]

As for Ruhullah Mehdi, he was more critical. He said, “The banning of the AAC and JKIM under UAPA is yet another authoritarian move to silence voices. Choking them through executive dictates only deepens alienation… This method by Delhi only adds to the sense of alienation and suffocation. Banning organisations or raiding bookshops will not help Delhi in its claims of democracy and normalcy. No ban, no intimidation will deter people of Kashmir from speaking for their democratic rights and aspirations.”[24]

The nature of the reaction of Mehbooba Mufti and Waheed Para was no different. Mehbooba Mufti said that banning the two organisations “is another blow to the Kashmir’s social and political landscape.” “Suppressing dissent will only deepen tensions rather than resolve them…While silencing Kashmir’s voices may serve the BJP’s political agenda, it undermines the very constitution that safeguards these rights. The Central Government must reassess its approach and move away from heavy-handed tactics,” she said. She also urged the Omar Abdullah-led government to intervene and “stop such actions of the Centre.”[25]

“The ban imposed by the Centre on the AAC and the JKIM is not a good thing…The Mirwaiz is himself a victim. His father, Molvi Mohammad Farooq, who had formed the party (AAC), was martyred…Both the AAC and JKIM are socio-political organizations… The ban on the two parties is part of the Centre’s ‘muscular policy.’ When you take such action against a religious head, it deepens Kashmir’s wounds. People now need a healing touch,” she also said.[26]

As far as Waheed Para was concerned, he raised the ban issue both inside and outside the assembly and sought revocation of the ban. As the House assembled for the day on March 12, he raised the issue. The Speaker instructed him to sit down as the Question Hour had begun. And, speaking to reporters outside the House, Para said: “This move chokes political and socio-religious space in J&K. The BJP has been attempting this for several years…The Mirwaiz sahib was the first to initiate talks with Parliament (read Government of India). We oppose and condemn it. We demand the ban be revoked…Through Parliament, we urge the BJP Government to reconsider the ban on organizations and provide them with an opportunity. The Mirwaiz’s institution is a symbol of religious significance for all of us. We stand united with him. We want religious freedom.”

The AIP MLA Sheikh Khursheed, like the NC and PDP politicians, also condemned the ban and demanded its revocation. “Banning any individual or political party is undemocratic. We condemn such actions. On the one hand, the Centre is engaging with Mirwaiz sahib, and, on the other, his party is being banned. This is unfortunate,” he said.[27]

BJP reaction

If the ruling NC and the parties like the PDP and the AIP condemned the ban, the main opposition, the BJP, supported it. The LoP in the J&K Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma, not only supported the decision of the Central government but also tore into Mehbooba Mufti. He accused the PDP and Mehbooba Mufti of “being built on separatist sentiment, linking it to groups like Hurriyat Conference and Jamaat-e-Islami.” “Whenever radical and anti-India parties are targeted, madam is pained, and the pain shows in her statements,” he said.[28]

On the other hand, the Kashmir chapter of the BJP held a press conference in Srinagar on March 12 and welcomed the ban on the AAC and JKIM, stating that these socio-religious groups were involved in promoting militancy in Kashmir. The BJP spokesperson, Altaf Thakur, termed the ban a “major achievement” for the Union Territory, emphasising that these organisations had long attempted to create unrest in J&K. “The BJP welcomes this decision as these organisations, which promoted extremism and militancy in Kashmir, have been banned. They were part and parcel of the Hurriyat Conference, which has consistently tried to disturb peace in Kashmir, support militancy, and propagate Pakistan’s agenda,” Altaf Thakur said.

“Since 2019, the BJP-led government has not spared any organization or individual working against the country’s interests. Those who act against the security and integrity of India will not be spared…These organisations played a significant role in fuelling unrest in the region by supporting Pakistan-backed militancy and encouraging stone-pelting incidents. They were instrumental in issuing boycott calls and protest calendars. We welcome this decision… No organisation is above the constitution and the country… Any group attempting to disturb peace in J&K would face strict action. For some time now, we have seen certain individuals and groups becoming active again to create unrest. This ban serves as a strong warning to them…After a thorough investigation, it was found that the leaders of these groups were involved in anti-national activities. Some were using religion, while others were using politics to revive radicalism and push Kashmir back to the 1990s,” he further said.[29]

Not just Altaf Thakur, another senior BJP leader from Kashmir and chairperson of J&K Waqf Board, Darakhshan Andrabi, expressed happiness over the imposition of the ban on the AAC and the JKIM. She even went to the extent of urging the Modi government to impose a ban on other such outfits. “The ban imposed by the Home Ministry is very good because we do not want that there should be any disturbance in peace. We have been able to breathe peacefully here for the last 2-5 years…We want that there should be a ban on other such groups who want to disturb peace in J&K so that the people here live in peace and are happy,” she told the news agency ANI.[30]

How Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti, and other Kashmiri Muslim leaders sided with the Mirwaiz and leadership of the JKIM and denounced the ban on these outfits once again established that there was no fundamental difference between the so-called mainstream Kashmiri Muslim parties and the separatist outfits. Their message was loud and clear.

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Reference:

[1] Mirwaiz Delivers Fiery Speech, Invokes Middle East Crisis, Says Sentiments Intact in Kashmir – Oct 4, 2024, Kashmir Life

[2] Polls no solution to Kashmir issue, talks only way forward: Mirwaiz Umar – Oct 5, 2024, The Times of India

[3] First Time After Article 370 Abrogation, Moderate Hurriyat Leaders Held A Meeting In Srinagar – Oct 23, 2024, Daily Excelsior

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[5] Mirwaiz Umar Farooq plans Hurriyat regrouping, aims for peaceful resolution in Kashmir – Oct 29, 2024, Pakistan Today

[6] Mirwaiz for resumption of trans-LoC trade, bus service – Nov 19, 2024, Daily Excelsior

[7] How Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s meeting with JPC is a shift in Kashmir’s separatist politics – Jan 25, 2025, The Week

[8] Mirwaiz wants India to change its stand over Kashmir issue – Dec 17, 2012, The Hindustan Times

[9] Mirwaiz Umar Farooq urges UN, OIC to play responsible role to solve Kashmir issue – Sep 28, 2015, The Economic Times

[10] We expected Modi would follow Vajpayee’s doctrine of insaniyat: Mirwaiz – Nov 26, 2015, Rediff

[11] Musharraf: Who came closest to Kashmir solution but also triggered Kargil war – Feb 5, 2023, The Hindustan Times

[12] Interview with Mirwaiz Umar Farooq – Jul 2, 2010, The Globe and Mail

[13] The four-point formula – Aug 1, 2009, Dawn

[14] Omar, Mehbooba, Mirwaiz remember Musharraf for his Kashmir legacy – Feb 7, 2023, The Hindu

[15] Centre bans 2 Hurriyat groups for five years – Mar 12, 2025, The Indian Express

[16] Centre imposes 5-year ban on Mirwaiz’s Awami Action Committee, J&K Ittihadul Muslimeen – Mar 11, 2025, The Hindustan Times

[17] Undemocratic, lack of confidence in union govt: Kashmiris decry ban on two Kashmiri groups – Mar 14, 2025, Maktoob Media

[18] Centre bans 2 Hurriyat groups for five years – Mar 12, 2025, The Indian Express

[19] In Friday prayers at Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid, Mirwaiz demands revocation of ban on his party – Mar 21, 2025, The New Indian Express

[20] Centre imposes 5-year ban on Mirwaiz’s Awami Action Committee, J&K Ittihadul Muslimeen – Mar 11, 2025, The Hindustan Times

[21] Undemocratic, lack of confidence in union govt: Kashmiris decry ban on two Kashmiri groups – Mar 14, 2025, Maktoob Media

[22] No intelligence shared with us’: Omar Abdullah on Centre’s ban on Mirwaiz-led ACC – Mar 12, 2025, The Week

[23] Centre imposes 5-year ban on Mirwaiz’s Awami Action Committee, J&K Ittihadul Muslimeen – Mar 11, 2025, The Hindustan Times

[24] Undemocratic, lack of confidence in union govt: Kashmiris decry ban on two Kashmiri groups – Mar 14, 2025, Maktoob Media

[25] Centre bans 2 Hurriyat groups for five years – Mar 12, 2025, The Indian Express

[26] Can’t understand why Centre gave Mirwaiz Z+ security and then banned his party: Mehbooba – Mar 12, 2025, The New Indian Express

[27] PDP MLA Waheed Parra raises issue of ban on JK outfits in Assembly – March 13, 2025, Kashmir Vision

[28] LoP Sharma slams Mehbooba for opposing ban on AAC, JKIM – Mar 12, 2025, Northlines

[29] BJP welcomes ban on ACC, JKIM – Mar 13, 2025, Daily Excelsior

[30] Undemocratic, lack of confidence in union govt: Kashmiris decry ban on two Kashmiri groups – Mar 14, 2025, Maktoob Media

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