The former Jammu and Kashmir CM, in a post on social media platform X, wrote that even though she differed with the political ideologies of Malik, it was 'impossible to ignore the courage for him to renounce violence and choose the path of political engagement'
Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti. File pic
The row around Yasin Malik has again ignited after former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Friday, in a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, urged to view the case of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief through "humanitarian lens", reported news agency ANI.
Mufti, in a post on social media platform X, wrote that even though she differed with the political ideologies of Malik, it was "impossible to ignore the courage for him to renounce violence and choose the path of political engagement".
"I've written to Shri Amit Shah ji to view Yasin Malik's case through a humanitarian lens. While I differ with his political ideology, one cannot ignore the courage it took him to renounce violence and choose the path of political engagement and nonviolent dissent," the former CM wrote.
I’ve written to Shri Amit Shah ji to view Yasin Malik’s case through a humanitarian lens. While I differ with his political ideology, one cannot ignore the courage it took him to renounce violence and choose the path of political engagement and non violent dissent . pic.twitter.com/vbAMeHYDIv
— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) September 19, 2025
In her letter, Mufti further stated, “Malik's story was no simple one, and the profound transformation undertaken by him, along with the trust he placed in the State, is what mattered."
"I earnestly appeal to your esteemed office for a compassionate and urgent review of the case of Yasin Malik, a name that once symbolised resistance, later chose restraint, and now remains silenced behind prison walls. His story is not simple, as no story born of conflict ever is. Yet what matters most is the profound transformation he undertook and the trust he placed in the State when he renounced violence and chose the path of political engagement and non-violent dissent," the letter further read, according to ANI.
Mufti said stated that Malik's efforts, while engaging in dialogues involving senior officials, intelligence personnel and controversial figures such as Pakistani terrorist Hafiz Saeed, represented a painstaking and deliberate attempt to build bridges in a deeply fractured land, reported ANI.
Her letter to the home minister further stated, "Yasin Malik's journey is no secret to the Indian State. In 1994, he took a courageous and rare decision to lay down arms and embrace political, non-violent means to pursue change. According to his sworn affidavits, this shift was neither unilateral nor impulsive but encouraged and facilitated through back-channel understandings with Indian agencies. Over the years, Malik engaged in dialogues involving senior officials, intelligence personnel, and controversial figures like Hafiz Saeed, all with the tacit consent of Indian agencies. These efforts represented a painstaking and deliberate attempt to build bridges in a deeply fractured land."
Mufti also stated that it was "unfortunate" that Kashmiris remained marginalised and their voices remained excluded from decisions shaping their lives. She asserted that the current conditions in the Union Territory must change to create a secured environment for democracy, development and growth, reported ANI.
Further in her letter, Mufti also requested compassion and consideration of Malik's case, stating that "closing the door forever on a man who chose peace risks shattering the fragile trust essential for a meaningful dialogue."
(With inputs from ANI)
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