Amit Shah Celebrates Unity in Jammu and Kashmir as 12 Groups Reject Separatism
A New Era of Unity in Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar: On Friday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the spirit of unity prevails in Jammu and Kashmir under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, as 12 groups have distanced themselves from the separatist Hurriyat Conference and affirmed their loyalty to the Constitution.
In a post on X, Amit Shah stated, “The Modi government fosters a spirit of unity in J&K. Another affiliate of the Hurriyat, the Jammu and Kashmir Mass Movement, has renounced separatism and committed to the unity of Bharat.”
He expressed his support for this development, calling it a significant step. “I wholeheartedly welcome their decision. To date, 12 groups have placed their trust in the Constitution of India. This reflects PM Shri @narendramodi Ji’s vision for Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.”
Under the Modi govt the spirit of unity rules J&K.
Another Hurriyat affiliate organization, Jammu and Kashmir Mass Movement, has rejected separatism, declaring complete commitment to the unity of Bharat. I sincerely welcome their move. Till now as many as 12 Hurriyat-linked…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) April 11, 2025
It is important to note that following the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, 2019, the Hurriyat Conference has effectively ceased to function.
Historically, this coalition of 26 organizations, established in 1993, was known for calling protests, observing black days on Independence Day and Republic Day, and enforcing shutdowns during visits from ministers or the Prime Minister to the Kashmir Valley.
The Hurriyat Conference was originally intended to provide a political platform for armed insurgency.
In 2003, the Hurriyat split into two factions: a hardline group led by pro-Pakistan Syed Ali Shah Geelani and a moderate faction led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, which advocated for a plebiscite regarding joining Pakistan or remaining independent. At one time, even the high court bar association and government employee unions were part of the Hurriyat.
Both factions were deemed unlawful by the Government of India.
Since Jammu and Kashmir came under central governance, the Hurriyat Conference has become inactive.
Post-August 5, 2019, the Hurriyat has not organized any shutdowns or protests against the visits of VVIPs to the Valley, and incidents of stone-pelting have also diminished.
As the Hurriyat Conference faced growing apathy from the public, its member organizations began to recognize the changing landscape and have started to dissociate from it, with 12 groups already pledging allegiance to the Constitution.