Centre should reconsider ban on AAC, JKIM: NC legislator Salman Sagar
Srinagar, Mar 12: National Conference (NC) leader and MLA Hazratbal, Salman Ali Sagar on Wednesday said that central government should reconsider ban on Mirwaiz Umar Farooq-led Awami Action Committee (AAC) and Masroor Abbas Ansari’s Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen (JKIM).
“The Prime Minister Narendra Modi is always advocating Sab Ka Saath, Sab Ka Vikas and according to this dogma every walk of life should be included into it. The ban on AAC and JKIM is not a good step and should be reconsidered,” NC leader Salman Sagar told reporters outside Assembly secretariat in Jammu.
He also spoke of the recent visit of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq to Delhi regarding the Waqf Bill, emphasizing his role as a religious and social leader. “Mirwaiz has always worked for the larger public good. His public influence as religious leader should be utilized for positive change,” he said.
“Mirwaiz has a good influence on politics of Jammu and Kashmir, and government should bring him into mainstream politics for the larger good of people,” he stated.
The Central government on Tuesday banned the Awami Action Committee (AAC), led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 for five years. It also banned the Jammu and Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen (JKIM), headed by Masroor Abbas Ansari for five years.
In two separate notifications, the Home Ministry cited the organisations’ involvement in activities that threaten the sovereignty, integrity, and security of India.
NC legislator Salman Sagar also criticised BJP for political hypocrisy. “They (BJP) often criticize dynastic politics but have themselves formed alliances with the PDP when it suited them,” he remarked.
When asked about the ongoing power cuts in Srinagar during Ramadan and the hardships faced by residents, he stated that he has raised the issue with the concerned authorities. "I have raised the matter, and honorable members have supported it. The issue will be resolved at the earliest," he assured.
