Mirwaiz Removes Hurriyat from Social Media, Citing Government Pressure

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has removed his title as chairman of the Hurriyat Conference from his social media accounts, citing pressure from Jammu and Kashmir authorities and describing his situation as a “Hobson’s choice” after his constituents faced bans. This decision has drawn criticism but some defend it as a move towards prioritizing peace. The BJP interprets this as a sign that the separatist movement is waning. Farooq’s actions indicate significant political pressure in the region.

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