Joint Resistance Leadership Explained

The Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) refers to the alliance of top ranked separatist leaders of Kashmir. The resistance leadership includes Yasin Malik, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and formerly Syed Ali Shah Geelani.[1]

Activities

The Joint Resistance Leadership was formed by Yasin Malik, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Syed Ali Shah Geelani in 2016 during the 2016–2017 Kashmir unrest.[2] It has been actively involved in the actions which advocates separation of Kashmir from India. They issued the protest calendars in the Kashmir Valley in the form of shutdowns or marching towards certain areas, and also called for boycott of elections.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Joint resistance leadership issues fresh protest calendar . pakobserver.
  2. Web site: The fall of the Hurriyat. Tariq Bhat. The Week. 5 June 2022. 7 February 2023.
  3. News: Separatist-sponsored strike disrupts normal life in Kashmir. 2018-09-28. The Economic Times. 2018-10-11.
  4. Web site: J&K Governor chairs security review meeting ahead of urban local body polls. India Today. en. 2018-10-11.

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