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.
Born on Feb 23, 1973 (52 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +10% | 1,380,004,385 | 1,165,902 | $2,900,000 | 2,450$ |
| Totals | 1 | 1,380,004,385 | 1,165,902 | $2,900,000 | 2,450$ |
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Recent Mentions
India:
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq commented on Omar Abdullah's experience with police actions, comparing it to the struggles of ordinary Kashmiris.
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India:
Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was placed under house arrest by the authorities.
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India:
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq appealed to the central govt to provide medical care to Shah.
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India:
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was placed under house arrest on Eid-ul-Adha, denying him the opportunity to lead prayers at the Jamia Masjid.
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India:
Mirwaiz urged PM Modi to bridge the distance between Delhi and Srinagar by freeing Kashmiri prisoners.
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India:
Mirwaiz had slammed the event as 'outrageous' and 'obscene.'
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Pakistan:
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq stated that the events following the Pahalgam incident indicate that the Kashmiri people will have to bear the consequences.
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Pakistan:
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq condemned the communal upsurge and the killings in Pahalgam.
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Jamaica:
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq condemned the attack as a cowardly act against the ethos of Kashmir.
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Pakistan:
All Parties Hurriyat Conference Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq condemned the attack as deeply disturbing.
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