Many separatists contested Jammu and Kashmir elections?
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Those who once used to talk about separatism are now seen becoming a part of indian democracy. If they win, they will also have to take an oath on the Constitution of India. So is kashmir, which has been facing the brunt of separatism for years, really changing? The way separatist leaders are contesting the elections is pointing towards that. After 1987, the people of Jamaat did not participate in the elections, but the presence of separatist leaders is being seen in the 2024 assembly elections. South kashmir is considered to be the stronghold of Jamaat. Just two days ago, they held a rally in Kulgam, South Kashmir. The government of india has banned Jamaat-e-Islami kashmir - SRINAGAR/JAMMU' target='_blank' title='jammu and kashmir-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">jammu and kashmir, but its leaders are in the fray as independents.
Jamaat leaders are contesting elections on about 14 seats in the valley. Dr. Kalimullah, son of the former chief of Jamaat, is contesting from Kupwara. Dr. Talat is contesting elections from Pulwama. Another member is contesting elections from Kulgam. He is the one whose house has also been raided by NIA.
Jamaat banned, its leaders in the electoral fray
Let us tell you that the government of india has banned Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir. While imposing the ban, the government had said that it promotes separatism and now its leaders are becoming a part of India's democratic festival.
47 cases are registered against Jamaat
The government of india had released a list of 47 cases registered against Jamaat-e-Islami kashmir - SRINAGAR/JAMMU' target='_blank' title='jammu and kashmir-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">jammu and kashmir in which it was said to collect funds to promote violent and separatist activities. According to the NIA, these political parties used their funds to incite public unrest and spread communal tension by the operatives of terrorist groups like Hizbul Mujahideen and Lashkar-e-Taiba.