{
  "id": 6337427,
  "title": "Revisit policy of banning social, political groups in J&K: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/revisit-policy-of-banning-social-political-groups-in-j-k-mirwaiz-umar",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T22:36:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/jammu-and-kashmir/revisit-policy-of-banning-social-political-groups-in-jk-mirwaiz-umar-farooq/article71443631.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kashmir's chief cleric, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, has called on the central government to reconsider its policy of banning social and political organizations in the region. Responding to Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) chief Ghulam Muhammad Bhat's statement, the Mirwaiz expressed concern over the politician's remarks, stating that it is in the best interest of peace and stability for the Indian government to address the public's demands and end the restrictions on social and political groups in J&K. Bhat recently distanced the JeI from a faction within the banned organization and pledged to challenge the ban in court if necessary. The Mirwaiz emphasized that any legal proceedings should be conducted fairly and without undermining the process of legal remedies. He argued that genuine voices in politics should be given a platform and engaged through dialogue, while respecting the rule of law and fostering genuine political participation for real peace.",
  "summary": "Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said a sustainable political process cannot be built by excluding genuine voices or replacing them with convenient alternatives.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jamaat-e-Islami chief Ghulam Muhammad Bhat's remarks raise concern over restrictions.",
    "Dialogue and legal remedies advocated for genuine political participation and peace."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}