12 Hurriyat groups have embraced Constitution, rejected separatism: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, the spirit of unity now defines Jammu and Kashmir, with as many as 12 organisations formerly affiliated with the Hurriyat breaking away from separatist ideology and expressing faith in the Constitution of India.

The latest to distance itself is the Jammu and Kashmir Mass Movement, led by Farida Behanji, which stated that it has no links with either faction of the Hurriyat-All Parties Hurriyat Conference (G) or (A). Formed in 1993, the Hurriyat Conference was an umbrella body of separatist organisations advocating for Kashmir's political cause, both locally and internationally.

Since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, the Centre has banned several Hurriyat-affiliated groups. In recent weeks, multiple outfits have formally announced their dissociation from the Hurriyat conglomerate.


In an affidavit, Farida Behanji said her organisation holds no sympathy for the APHC's ideology, which she claimed had failed to address the legitimate aspirations and grievances of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

"Another Hurriyat affiliate, the Jammu and Kashmir Mass Movement, has rejected separatism, declaring complete commitment to the unity of Bharat. I sincerely welcome their move," Shah said. "So far, 12 such organisations have renounced secessionism. This is a victory of PM Modi's vision of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat."