Islamabad, The Jammu and Kashmir People’s League (JKPL) and its supporters have vehemently criticized the Indian government’s recent prohibition of several Kashmir-based political organizations advocating for self-determination. The ban is perceived as an infringement on political freedoms and an indicator of India’s authoritarian tendencies, particularly under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

According to Kashmir Media Service, APHC AJK leader Shaikh Yaqoob articulated the Kashmiri opposition to these bans, characterizing them as indicative of India’s shift towards fascist governance. Yaqoob’s statements reflect a broader concern over the Indian government’s nationalistic policies and their implications for regional stability and minority rights.

He attributed the bans to a broader agenda of the Sangh Parivar, a collection of Hindu nationalist organizations, accused of pursuing a vision of Hindutva, or Hindu supremacy. This agenda, Yaqoob argued, has manifested in various discriminatory policies, including the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and the National Register of Citizens, which have sparked international concern over their potential for human rights abuses.

The condemnation by JKPL and its allies underscores the escalating tensions in the region and the growing international scrutiny of India’s domestic and regional policies. These developments suggest a deepening divide between the Indian government and the Kashmiri groups seeking autonomy or independence, further complicating the already volatile situation in Kashmir.