Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.
Mirwaiz (religious leader) of Kashmir (since 1990)
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Farooq stressed the need to protect Sufi heritage in Kashmir, while the United Nations reaffirmed the territory's disputed status.Some support1 report
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Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expressed concern over tourism practices in the region and urged the Chief Minister to intervene in Gurez.Some support1 report
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Mirwaiz Umar Farooq chaired a meeting in Srinagar, which is located in the region of Kashmir.Some support3 reports
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Mirwaiz commented on the ongoing situation, referencing student protests in New Delhi and the security crackdown in Kashmir.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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Chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq stated that he supports the restoration of statehood for Kashmir.Some support2 reports
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Political unrest and incidents occur in Kashmir, involving Farooq Abdullah and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, with reports of house arrest in Srinagar.Some support3 reports5 developments inside
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Mirwaiz Umar Farooq demands the restoration of Article 370 and statehood, while illegal deforestation and mining are ongoing in fragile zones of J&K.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Mirwaiz Umar Farooq calls on Indian leadership, including Narendra Modi, to revive dialogue and embrace a path of friendship to resolve the issues in Kashmir.Well supported23 reports
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Multiple incidents occur in Kashmir, including the death of Arif Hussain during a police operation and political demands from Mehraj Malik.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expressed sorrow regarding a weather-related calamity affecting the region of Kashmir.Some support1 report
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High-profile political figures, including Mamata Banerjee, Rahul Gandhi, Sat Sharma, and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, were invited to join protests in New Delhi.Some support1 report
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Books used in J&K schools are incorporating terminology supported by Pakistan, highlighting the views of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.Some support2 reports
Gone quiet
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Leaders, including Manmohan Singh and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, discussed lessons from leadership regarding regional cooperation in South Asia.Some support2 reports
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Religious leaders, including Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Omar Abdullah, have taken the heads of Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid in the region and are credited with expanding Id holidays.Some support1 report
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Chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq addressed religious restrictions in Srinagar.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Around Mirwaiz Umar Farooq this week
News at the entities that move Mirwaiz Umar Farooq most-
Kashmir StructuralKashmir reorganized into two UTs, with Omar Abdullah introducing a resolution in the Assembly and Sunil Sharma leading the opposition.Moves Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
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Higher education department OperationalHigher education department removed books from libraries in Kashmir and Jammu, prompting questions from Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.Moves Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
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Masoud Pezeshkian OperationalThe leader is involved in the Middle East conflict, and Pezeshkian reports on communication difficulties with Khamenei.Moves Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
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Delhi OperationalA high-level review on pollution was held in Delhi after the West Asia situation caused a bitumen supply disruption, affecting operational bodies like the DJB and Metro Corporation.Moves Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
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Omar Abdullah OperationalCongress MLAs in Assam demanded resignation amid calls for restoration of statehood.Moves Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
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BRICS Shared contextDuring the BRICS summit hosted by India, concerns are rising about China's growing influence and the potential for it to exploit the Dalai Lama succession issue.Moves Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
Connections
The 20 strongest of 22, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Mirwaiz Structural
A holds the religious title of Mirwaiz, establishing an identity-based structural link between the person and the title.
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Higher education department Operational
The Higher education department is involved in questioning the book removal status concerning Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.
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Pakistan Shared context
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq calls upon Pakistan to resume dialogue and friendship regarding regional disputes.
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Delhi Operational
The relationship is characterized by calls for dialogue between Delhi and Islamabad regarding shared political issues.
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Masoud Pezeshkian Operational
Masoud Pezeshkian and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq have engaged in direct diplomatic meetings, including at the BRICS summit.
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Budgam Shared context
The incident involving Mirwaiz Umar Farooq occurred in the location of Budgam.
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Omar Abdullah Operational
Omar Abdullah and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq are observed engaging in political opposition regarding government policy decisions.
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Dal Lake Mentioned together
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq raises concerns regarding the preservation and exploitation of Dal Lake.
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parliament Shared context
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq is active in the political sphere concerning the issues handled by the parliament, specifically regarding Article 370.
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Narendra Modi Shared context
The relationship is defined by shared geopolitical context, where A's leadership is viewed as relevant to the issues facing B's community.
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central government Operational
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq criticizes the central government regarding its failure to uphold promises made since 1947.
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Srinagar Shared context
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq conducts his religious and political activities based in Srinagar.
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Manmohan Singh Mentioned together
The relationship is based on praise regarding their shared past leadership in regional cooperation.
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BRICS Shared context
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq participated in the BRICS summit and spoke regarding appeals for peace.
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Hilal Ahmad Mentioned together
The relationship is based on the fact that one entity is allegedly glorified in the published works of the other.
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Nepal Mentioned together
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expressed concern and called for solidarity regarding a tragedy in Nepal.
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Mehbooba Mufti Mentioned together
A, a political figure, used their platform to criticize authorities regarding the house arrest of B, a religious leader.
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Islamabad Shared context
The relationship is contextual, appearing in discussions regarding dialogue between Delhi and Islamabad.
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New Delhi Shared context
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq is associated with political events and protests occurring in New Delhi.
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Kashmir Structural
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq functions as a key political and religious leader whose advocacy and activities are centered within the region of Kashmir.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
3 events- The Home department reports to the Lieutenant Governor while questioning the elected government's policy decisions.
- Farooq stressed the need to protect Sufi heritage in Kashmir, while the United Nations reaffirmed the territory's disputed status.
- Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expressed concern over tourism practices in the region and urged the Chief Minister to intervene in Gurez.
August 2026
2 eventsJuly 2026
6 events- Mirwaiz Umar Farooq chaired a meeting in Srinagar, which is located in the region of Kashmir.
- Mirwaiz commented on the ongoing situation, referencing student protests in New Delhi and the security crackdown in Kashmir.
- Multiple incidents occur in Kashmir, including the death of Arif Hussain during a police operation and political demands from Mehraj Malik.
- Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expressed sorrow regarding a weather-related calamity affecting the region of Kashmir.
- High-profile political figures, including Mamata Banerjee, Rahul Gandhi, Sat Sharma, and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, were invited to join protests in New Delhi.
- Books used in J&K schools are incorporating terminology supported by Pakistan, highlighting the views of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
5 events- Political unrest and incidents occur in Kashmir, involving Farooq Abdullah and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, with reports of house arrest in Srinagar.
- Mirwaiz Umar Farooq calls on Indian leadership, including Narendra Modi, to revive dialogue and embrace a path of friendship to resolve the issues in Kashmir.
- Leaders, including Manmohan Singh and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, discussed lessons from leadership regarding regional cooperation in South Asia.
- Religious leaders, including Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Omar Abdullah, have taken the heads of Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid in the region and are credited with expanding Id holidays.
- Chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq addressed religious restrictions in Srinagar.