Mirwaiz bio change controversy: Sajad Lone alleges surrender for protocol

Sajad Lone criticized Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s decision to remove his Hurriyat chairman title from X, calling it a “surrender for protocol and security.” Lone accused the cleric of double standards, recalling past vilification. Mirwaiz cited UAPA bans and restricted communication as reasons for his “Hobson’s choice.” PDP and NC supported Mirwaiz, blaming authorities.