Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Mirwaiz Farooq Drops Hurriyat Chairman Title
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, a prominent leader in Kashmir, removed his title as 'Chairman All Parties Hurriyat Conference' from his social media profile.
He explained that he was forced to do this because the Hurriyat Conference and its groups, including his own, have been banned by the government.
Without making this change, his social media account would have been taken down.
This is one of the few ways he can communicate with people in Kashmir and the outside world.
The Hurriyat Conference, which was once a powerful group advocating for separatism in Kashmir, has lost much of its influence due to government actions and the arrest of its leaders.
Recently, a delegation met with Mirwaiz to discuss issues in Jammu and Kashmir, including political detainees and public hardships.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq removed 'Chairman All Parties Hurriyat Conference' from his X profile.
He was pressured by authorities to make the change due to the Hurriyat Conference being banned under the UAPA.
The Hurriyat Conference, once a dominant political force, has seen its influence diminish due to government crackdowns and arrests of its leaders.
Mirwaiz's Awami Action Committee (AAC) was also banned under the UAPA.
A delegation recently met with Mirwaiz to discuss the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, including political detainees and public hardships.
- Who
- Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
- What
- Removed 'Chairman All Parties Hurriyat Conference' from his X profile
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Kashmir Valley
- Why
- Pressured by authorities due to the Hurriyat Conference being banned under the UAPA
Government
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
Reason for Removal
Government
The government banned the Hurriyat Conference and its constituents under the UAPA, forcing Mirwaiz to remove the title to keep his social media handle.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
Mirwaiz described the situation as a 'Hobson’s choice,' stating he was pressured by authorities to remove the title to avoid losing his social media platform, one of the few means to communicate with the public.
- Person
- Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
- Designation Removed
- Chairman All Parties Hurriyat Conference
- Organization
- All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC)
- Year Formed
- 1993
- Current Status
- Eroded influence, many leaders arrested or inactive
- Recent Meeting
- First delegation meeting since Article 370 abrogation
- Meeting Topics
- Jammu and Kashmir's situation, political detainees, public hardships
- Followers
- 2.31 lakh on X (formerly Twitter)
- Banned Under UAPA
- Awami Action Committee (AAC)
- House Arrest
- Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was under house arrest for a few months
Sources
Mirwaiz Farooq Removes 'Hurriyat Chairman' Designation From Social Media
Mirwaiz removes 'Hurriyat chairman' from X profile
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Removes 'Hurriyat Chairman' Designation From X Profile - Why It Is Significant
Mirwaiz Umar's 'Hobson's Choice': Relinquishes Hurriyat Title to Save X Account
Mirwaiz drops Hurriyat title from X bio, alleges coercion
J-K: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq takes down ‘Chairman’ designation from social media
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq placed under house arrest
Kashmir’s chief cleric Mirwaiz drops Hurriyat chairman tag from his X profile amid crackdown on separatists
Hobson’s choice: Mirwaiz drops ‘Hurriyat’ title from X profile ‘under immense pressure’
Mirwaiz alleges ‘coercion by authorities’ over Hurriyat tag on X, says he was stopped from leading prayers
