Mehraj Malik Calls for Youth Engagement in Politics After Release from Detention
Mehraj Malik released after 8 months, urges youth to join politics
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Mehraj Malik, an Aam Aadmi Party MLA from Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, was released from detention after eight months. He emphasized the importance of political engagement for youth, stating that change is not possible without it, despite the shrinking political space in the country.
- 01Mehraj Malik was released from Kathua jail after eight months under the Public Safety Act.
- 02The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court quashed his detention.
- 03Malik urges youth to engage in politics to drive change.
- 04He emphasizes that political involvement is essential for public welfare.
- 05Malik's arrest was linked to his criticism of the local district magistrate.
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Mehraj Malik, an Aam Aadmi Party MLA representing Doda in Jammu and Kashmir, was released from Kathua jail on Tuesday after spending eight months in detention under the Public Safety Act (PSA). His detention was quashed by the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court. Upon his release, Malik addressed supporters and emphasized the need for youth to engage in politics, stating that change cannot occur without political involvement. He acknowledged the challenges faced by newcomers in the political arena but insisted that there is no alternative to political action for improving the lives of citizens. Malik's arrest in September 2025 followed his criticism of the then Doda District Magistrate, who invoked the PSA against him. He expressed a commitment to continue his struggle for public welfare and urged young people to join him in the political sphere.
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Malik's release and call for youth engagement in politics may inspire more young people in Jammu and Kashmir to participate in political processes, potentially influencing local governance and public policy.
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