Dissuaded people from taking part in elections

The Central Government has declared the Sumji faction as well as the Bhat faction of the Muslim Conference Jammu & Kashmir as Unlawful Associations. In a post on X on Friday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "These outfits have been engaging in activities against the sovereignty and integrity of the nation. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s government is determined to uproot terrorism and anyone involved in unlawful activities will face dire consequences.”

The Muslim Conference Jammu & Kashmir (Sumji faction) is involved in unlawful activities and supporting terrorist activities to separate Jammu and Kashmir from India, which is prejudicial to the sovereignty, security and integrity of India.

In a notification on Wednesday, the Union Home Ministry said the Muslim Conference Jammu and Kashmir- Sumji faction (MCJK-S), chaired by Ghulam Nabi Sumji, is known for its anti-India and pro-Pakistan propaganda and its members have been involved in supporting terrorist activities and providing logistical support to terrorists in J&K.

Many criminal cases have been registered against the Sumji faction and its members under various sections of law including the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. The leaders and members of MCJK-S have been involved in raising funds through various sources including from Pakistan and its proxy organisations for perpetrating unlawful activities, including supporting terrorist activities and sustained stone-pelting on security forces in J&K, the notification said.

The Muslim Conference Jammu and Kashmir (Bhat faction) is involved in promoting, aiding and abetting the secession in Jammu and Kashmir from India by supporting terrorism and involving itself in unlawful activities, which is prejudicial to the sovereignty, security and integrity of India. Many criminal cases have been registered against the Muslim Conference Jammu and Kashmir (Bhat faction) and its members under various sections of law including the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, official sources said.

Courtesy: The Tribune India: 28th Feb , 2024