Archive · 21 Dec 2025
Kashmiri Shawl Seller Allegedly Forced to Chant 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'
A shawl seller from Kashmir was allegedly forced to say 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' in Himachal Pradesh.
He refused, saying he loves India but the Constitution allows different ways to show patriotism.
A student group, JKSA, is upset and wants the police to take action.
They say this is the 15th time this year Kashmiri traders have been harassed.
The group wants the government to protect Kashmiri traders and stop such incidents.
They believe true unity comes from respect, not fear.
A Kashmiri shawl seller from Kupwara was allegedly forced to chant 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.
The seller refused, stating that while he loves India, the Constitution allows different expressions of patriotism.
The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) condemned the incident and demanded an FIR be registered against those involved.
This is the 15th reported incident this year involving the harassment of Kashmiri shawl sellers across India.
The JKSA called for government intervention to ensure the safety and dignity of Kashmiri traders and prevent future harassment.
- Who
- A Kashmiri shawl seller from Kupwara and the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA)
- What
- The shawl seller was allegedly forced to chant 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and threatened with eviction
- When
- December 21, 2025
- Where
- Dera area of Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India
- Why
- The JKSA demands legal action, citing violation of constitutional rights and a pattern of harassment
- Location
- Dera area of Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India
- Date
- December 21, 2025
- Victim's Origin
- Kupwara, north Kashmir
- Organization Involved
- Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA)
- Demand
- Registration of an FIR against those involved
- Incident Number
- 15th reported incident this year involving Kashmiri shawl sellers