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 “Hobson’s 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.