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Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq urged Pakistan to de-escalate unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) through dialogue, expressing anguish over civilian and police deaths in ongoing violence related to reserved assembly seats.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a two-day official visit to Seychelles to attend the Golden Jubilee celebrations, receiving a grand welcome. During his visit, discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties, with Seychelles backing India's bid for a permanent UNSC seat.
In a rare political development, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, a prominent leader of the Hurriyat Conference, was seen sharing a stage with mainstream politicians in Kashmir, signaling potential shifts in the region's political landscape.
Kashmiri religious leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq reported being placed under house arrest and denied permission to offer Friday prayers, with security forces reportedly deployed outside his residence in Nigeen.
Farooq Abdullah has invited politicians to protest demanding the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq suggested broadening the protest's agenda for a political resolution, while the BJP rejected the invitation, criticizing the National Conference.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, a prominent Kashmiri leader, has voiced his concern over the ongoing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and called for sensitive handling of the protests.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has urged the central government to release Engineer Rashid, an incarcerated Member of Parliament, stating that Rashid's father is in critical condition. The plea highlights humanitarian concerns amidst political detention.
In his Friday sermon, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expressed deep concern over the 'worrying' geopolitical situation in Palestine, Iran, and Afghanistan.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq stated that if the US and Iran can engage in dialogue, then India and Pakistan should also be able to come to the dialogue table.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Sajad Lone stated they were not permitted to leave their homes in Srinagar on the death anniversary of their fathers.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has drawn attention to a 'civilian killing' in Ganderbal, strongly condemning the incident and describing it as 'killed in cold blood.' The details surrounding the killing were not immediately specified.