Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that three more groups have decided to sever ties with the Hurriyat Conference, hailing this development as a clear reflection of growing trust in India's Constitution under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision.
This remark comes during his ongoing three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, which focuses on enhancing security and promoting development in the region.
Shah's visit includes key meetings with security personnel, border reviews and interactions with martyr families. This visit marks Shah's first trip to Jammu and Kashmir since the Union Territory got an elected government in October last year.
What Did Amit Shah Say?
In a post on microblogging website X, Amit Shah said that three more organisations--Jammu Kashmir Islamic Political Party, Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Democratic League, and Kashmir Freedom Front – disassociate themselves from the Hurriyat.
Shah emphasised that this development aligns with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a united and powerful Bharat.
"Modi Ji's vision for a united and powerful Bharat stands even more bolstered today, as so far 11 such organisations have shunned separatism, proclaiming unwavering support for it," he added.
Reports suggest that the Home Ministry decided on March 11 to ban two organisations – the Awami Action Committee, led by prominent Kashmiri cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, and the Jammu and Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen, headed by Shia leader Masroor Abbas Ansari.
Earlier, Amit Shah told Parliament that from 2019 to 2024, 14 major Hurriyat-linked organisations were banned.
Amit Shah Met With Family Of Kirti Chakra Awardee
On Monday, during his visit in Srinagar, Amit Shah met with the widow and 20-month-old son of Kirti Chakra awardee Humayun Muzammil Bhat, the deputy superintendent of police who died while battling terrorists in 2023.
A three-tier security system was in place in the state. A large number of Jammu and Kashmir Police and paramilitary personnel were deployed on the roads, while checkpoints were set up at many places.
