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 (53 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 3 | 4.67 | 0.23% | +10% | 1,380,004,385 | 3,535,726 | $2,900,000 | 7,430$ |
| Totals | 3 | 1,380,004,385 | 3,535,726 | $2,900,000 | 7,430$ |
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Recent Mentions
India:
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Kashmir’s chief cleric, pushed back against calls for censorship regarding the banned books.
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India:
Sharma claimed the book portrays separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq in a positive light.
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India:
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said if the US and Iran can hold talks, India and Pakistan can also come to the negotiating table.
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India:
Mehbooba appealed to Mirwaiz Umar Farooq to counsel the youth against radicalisation.
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Pakistan:
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expressed his condolences, calling Bhat a sincere and visionary leader.
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Pakistan:
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq criticized the ban on books, stating it exposes the insecurities of those behind such actions.
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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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