Centre bans 2 J&K Muslim Conference factions, Amit Shah says Modi govt determined to uproot terrorism

In a post on X, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the 'activities of the two factions were against the sovereignty and integrity of the nation.'

The Centre has banned the Muslim Conference Jammu & Kashmir (Sumji faction) and Muslim Conference Jammu & Kashmir (Bhat faction). (File)

The Centre on Wednesday banned the Muslim Conference Jammu & Kashmir (Sumji faction) and Muslim Conference Jammu & Kashmir (Bhat faction), declaring them as “unlawful associations.”

In a post on X, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the “activities of the two factions were against the sovereignty and integrity of the nation.”

Striking terror networks with undiminished vehemence the government has declared the Muslim Conference Jammu & Kashmir (Sumji faction) and Muslim Conference Jammu & Kashmir (Bhat faction) as Unlawful Associations.

These outfits have been engaging in activities against the…

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) February 28, 2024

Amit Shah further asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is determined to uproot terrorism and anyone involved in unlawful activities will face dire consequences.

Earlier on Tuesday, the Ministry of Home Affairs extended the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Jammu and Kashmir for another five years with immediate effect declaring it as an ‘unlawful association’.

Confirming the same, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, “Pursuing PM Modi’s policy of zero tolerance against terrorism and separatism, the government has extended the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami, Jammu Kashmir for five years.”

“The organisation is found continuing its activities against the security, integrity and sovereignty of the nation. The outfit was first declared an ‘Unlawful Association’ on 28 February 2019. Anyone threatening the security of the nation will face ruthless measures,” he said in a post on X.

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