Muneer Khan, the brother of jailed separatist chief Nayeem Khan, introduced his entry into mainstream politics at this time. Muneer acknowledged that he would contest the Lok Sabha polls from the Baramulla constituency within the Kashmir Valley, aiming to work for the welfare of the youth.
The get together Muneer joined at this time was launched by Pune-based Sanjay Nahar two years in the past and is known as the Jammu and Kashmir Nationalist Peoples Front (JKNPF). This get together shares similarities with Nayeem Khan’s separatist get together ‘National Front’, which is a banned group in Jammu and Kashmir.
Muneer Khan would be the candidate from the Baramulla constituency for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Speaking to reporters after his foray into mainstream politics, Muneer emphasised, “Nayeem Khan is my brother, and that cannot be changed. However, in a democratic setup, we all possess individual mindsets and ideologies. I believe our focus should be on the new generation, creating a platform devoid of mainstream-separatism conflict but focusing on youth welfare.”
Expressing his imaginative and prescient, Muneer added, “I aim to initiate with a small party and demonstrate that with a new approach, we can bring positive change and facilitate opportunities for the youth. Sticking to separatism will only result in loss of lives. We aspire to script a new chapter for Kashmir’s youth. The region faces significant challenges, with around 30-40 thousand people incarcerated, and not just my brother. Our focus will be on education and the economy.”
The Baramulla parliamentary constituency is now witnessing an intriguing electoral contest, with former separatist chief and People’s Conference Chairman Sajad Lone additionally within the fray. The National Conference has nominated its Vice President and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for this Lok Sabha seat, whereas jailed former legislator Engineer Rashid has declared his intentions to contest from Baramulla as properly. Muneer Khan’s entry has added an fascinating dimension to the race for this seat.
Nayeem Khan, previously a distinguished determine within the Hurriyat within the Kashmir Valley, was apprehended by the NIA in 2018 attributable to his involvement in agitation and secessionist actions.
