Iltija Mufti's X Account Blocked Following Controversial Post
Iltija Mufti’s X account blocked
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Iltija Mufti, daughter of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, had her X account blocked on May 11, 2026, after posting a video of separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani. This action follows a First Information Report filed in Jammu and Kashmir against individuals promoting separatist ideologies.
- 01Iltija Mufti's X account was blocked on May 11, 2026.
- 02The blockage follows a controversial post featuring Syed Ali Shah Geelani's video.
- 03The Jammu and Kashmir government filed a First Information Report against individuals promoting separatism.
- 04Mufti's post highlighted the importance of the Urdu language amidst government policy changes.
- 05The video gained significant traction, with over 157,000 views.
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On May 11, 2026, Iltija Mufti, the daughter of former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had her X account blocked. This action occurred shortly after the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) government filed a First Information Report against unidentified individuals for allegedly promoting separatist ideologies and inciting unlawful activities. The controversy arose following Mufti's post on April 29, where she shared a video of the late separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani. In her post, she acknowledged that while she did not agree with Geelani's ideology, the video emphasized the significance of the Urdu language. This post coincided with the J&K government's decision to remove Urdu from revenue services, sparking public interest and debate, as evidenced by the video receiving around 157,000 views and 168 re-posts.
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The blockage of Iltija Mufti's account may discourage political expression and discussions around sensitive topics in Jammu and Kashmir.
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