SRINAGAR: The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) legislator, Waheed Parra, on Wednesday raised concerns in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly over the Centre’s recent ban on the Awami Action Committee (AAC) and Jammu and Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen (JKIM), urging the House to intervene and seek its reversal.
Parra argued that banning these organisations—led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Masroor Abbas Ansari, respectively—stifles political dissent. He emphasised the need for dialogue and peaceful engagement to address political issues in Jammu and Kashmir rather than resorting to prohibitions.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) recently banned the two groups under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA), citing their alleged involvement in activities threatening India’s sovereignty. The ban, effective for five years, has sparked debate among political circles in the region. [KNT]
