The Centre has banned two factions of the Muslim Convention in Kashmir. The federal government’s transfer is the primary such towards the average Hurriyat Convention constituent beneath Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s management. In accordance with information company PTI, the factions led by Abdul Ghani Bhat and Ghulam Nabi Sumji had been banned for selling anti-India sentiments and pro-Pakistan propaganda, together with discouraging participation in elections.
Abdul Ghani Bhat’s group held a robust place throughout the average Hurriyat Convention after the faction’s cut up in 2003, whereas Ghulam Nabi Sumji’s faction aligned with the conglomerate led by the late pro-Pakistani determine Syed Ali Shah Geelani. The Centre banned no less than 4 constituents of Geelani’s faction, together with Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir.
Union Residence Minister Amit Shah laid emphasis on the federal government’s dedication, beneath the management of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to eradicate terrorism. The Residence Minister warned of extreme penalties for these participating in illegal actions.
Shah took to X and mentioned, “Placing terror networks with undiminished vehemence the federal government has declared the Muslim Convention Jammu & Kashmir (Sumji faction) and Muslim Convention Jammu & Kashmir (Bhat faction) as Illegal Associations”. “These outfits have been participating in actions towards the sovereignty and integrity of the nation,” Shah added.
Placing terror networks with undiminished vehemence the federal government has declared the Muslim Convention Jammu & Kashmir (Sumji faction) and Muslim Convention Jammu & Kashmir (Bhat faction) as Illegal Associations.
These outfits have been participating in actions towards the…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) February 28, 2024
On Tuesday, the central authorities prolonged the ban imposed on the Jamaat-e-Islami, Jammu Kashmir (JeI), by one other 5 years for persevering with actions that pose a menace to the safety of the nation, as reported by PTI.
The Union Residence Ministry issued a notification on Wednesday wherein it mentioned that the Muslim Convention Jammu and Kashmir- Sumji faction (MCJK-S), chaired by Ghulam Nabi Sumji, is thought for its anti-India and pro-Pakistan propaganda and its members have been concerned in supporting terrorist actions and offering logistical help to terrorists in J-Okay, as reported by PTI.
In accordance with the notification, the leaders and members of MCJK-S have been concerned in elevating funds via numerous sources together with from Pakistan and its proxy organisations for perpetrating illegal actions, together with supporting terrorist actions and sustained stone-pelting on safety forces in Jammu and Kashmir.
The house ministry mentioned, the MCJK-S has been continuously asking the folks of Kashmir to chorus from taking part in elections and thereby focused and hampered the very fundamental constitutionally recognised fundamentals of Indian democracy.
The ministry additional said that the MCJK-S, via its actions, has proven sheer disrespect in the direction of the constitutional authority and constitutional setup of the nation. The Residence Ministry additionally said that MCJK-S has been indulging in illegal actions which might be prejudicial to the integrity, sovereignty, and safety of the nation.
The Residence Ministry mentioned that the federal government is of the opinion that if there isn’t any speedy management of illegal actions of the Muslim Convention Jammu and Kashmir (Sumji faction), it is going to use this chance to hold on with the anti-national actions that are detrimental to the territorial integrity, safety and sovereignty of the nation.
“Now, subsequently, in train of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of the part 3 of the Illegal Actions (Prevention) Act, 1967 (37 of 1967), the central authorities hereby declares the Muslim Convention Jammu and Kashmir (Sumji faction) (MCJK-S) as an illegal affiliation,” it mentioned, as quoted by PTI. The ban will proceed for 5 years, it said.