Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq is a renowned religious and political leader in Jammu and Kashmir, serving as the Mirwaiz (spiritual leader) of Kashmir. He is known for his advocacy of Kashmiri rights and has been vocal against injustices faced by Kashmiris, recently condemning remarks made by BJP leader Sunil Sharma regarding the martyrs of 1931.
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Mehbooba appealed to Mirwaiz Umar Farooq to counsel the youth against radicalisation.
Talk to Centre to stop harassment of Kashmiris across India, Mehbooba urges Omar | India News
India· 2025-11-20
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expressed his condolences, calling Bhat a sincere and visionary leader.
Former Hurriyat chief Ghani Bhat passes away - World
Pakistan· 2025-09-18
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq criticized the ban on books, stating it exposes the insecurities of those behind such actions.
25 books banned in India-Occupied Kashmir for ‘propagating secessionism’ - CulturePakistan· 2025-08-07
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq commented on Omar Abdullah's experience with police actions, comparing it to the struggles of ordinary Kashmiris.
Jammu and Kashmir: CM Omar Abdullah alleges ‘physical grappling’ as police stop him from visiting martyrs’ graves | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-14
Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was placed under house arrest by the authorities.
Jammu and Kashmir cops block Martyrs’ Day events at graveyard | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-12
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq appealed to the central govt to provide medical care to Shah.
Farooq Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti call for release of separatist Shabir Shah for medical treatment | Srinagar NewsIndia· 2025-06-24
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was placed under house arrest on Eid-ul-Adha, denying him the opportunity to lead prayers at the Jamia Masjid.
Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid locked on Eid, Mirwaiz detained | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-07
Mirwaiz urged PM Modi to bridge the distance between Delhi and Srinagar by freeing Kashmiri prisoners.
Mirwaiz urges PM Modi to bridge ‘dil ki doori’ by releasing Kashmiri prisoners, Mufti echoes him | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-06Mirwaiz had slammed the event as 'outrageous' and 'obscene.'
Court nixes complaint against Gulmarg fashion show | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-03
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq stated that the events following the Pahalgam incident indicate that the Kashmiri people will have to bear the consequences.
پہلگام واقعے کے بعد کشمیری عوام کو نشانہ بنایا جارہا ہے، میر واعظ عمر فاروقPakistan· 2025-05-02
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq condemned the communal upsurge and the killings in Pahalgam.
BJP goes for caste census with an eye on Bihar polls - WorldPakistan· 2025-05-01
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq condemned the attack as a cowardly act against the ethos of Kashmir.
Police say gunmen kill at least 26 tourists in Kashmir | World News
Jamaica· 2025-04-23
All Parties Hurriyat Conference Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq condemned the attack as deeply disturbing.
Two dozen dead as tourists targeted in held Kashmir - WorldPakistan· 2025-04-23
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expressed solidarity with the bereaved families and called for a peaceful protest against the heinous crime.
In a first, Mehbooba, Mirwaiz call for J&K shutdown today | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-22
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq condemned what he described as a 'cowardly attack on tourists.'
Gunmen kill at dozens of tourists at Indian resort in Pahalgam
Australia· 2025-04-22
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, one of the main leaders of the Kashmiri resistance, called the shooting of people a 'cowardly attack on tourists'.
В индийском Кашмире вооруженные боевики напали на туристов — десятки погибших и раненых
Belarus· 2025-04-22
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq highlighted the contrast between J&K and Tamil Nadu regarding the Waqf resolution.
After tulip stroll with Rijiju, Waqf thorns sprout for Omar AbdullahIndia· 2025-04-07
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq is the head of the Jammu and Kashmir Awami Action Committee and a Hurriyat leader.
Pakistan pushes UNSC for ‘just and lasting’ settlement of Kashmir dispute - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-25
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq condemned Sunil Sharma's remarks about the Kashmiris killed in 1931.
Uproar in India-occupied Kashmir’s legislature after BJP calls martyrs traitors - WorldPakistan· 2025-03-06
