India, Pakistan should talk to each other find a way out on Kashmir: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq urged India and Pakistan to engage in dialogue to address the concerns of the people of Kashmir. He emphasized the importance of listening to the democratic aspirations of Kashmiris, reflecting on the legacy of his late father who advocated for peaceful discussions. The Mirwaiz highlighted the ongoing struggles faced by Kashmir over the past decades and called for a resolution based on dignity and coexistence.
- ▪Mirwaiz Umar Farooq called for dialogue between India and Pakistan regarding Kashmir.
- ▪He referenced his father's advocacy for addressing the democratic aspirations of Kashmiris.
- ▪The Mirwaiz noted the hardships faced by Kashmir over the past thirty-six years without resolution.
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Kashmir chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, in his Friday (May 22, 2026) sermon at the historic Jamia Masjid, called upon India and Pakistan “to talk to each other to find a way out to address concerns and democratic aspirations of people of Kashmir”. “As international commitments made over the Kashmir issue were never implemented and wars between the neighbouring countries over the conflict got them nowhere, my father strongly advocated that they talk to each other to find a way out and, in the process, take the people of Jammu Kashmir along, addressing their concerns and democratic aspirations. We still support this process,” said the Mirwaiz.
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