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J&K: Mirwaiz removes Hurriyat from social media handle; cites government pressure

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq removed his Hurriyat Conference chairman title from social media, citing pressure from J&K authorities. He called it a Hobsons choice after his constituents were banned. This move, while drawing criticism, was defended by some as prioritizing peace. The BJP viewed it as a signal that separatism's path is over.

27 Dec 2025 12:21 am