APHC was formed in 1993 as a conglomerate of 26 parties that believed Kashmir is a separate entity from India. However, with the latest development, the Jammu and Kashmir Mass Movement has rejected separatism and declared its commitment to the unity of ‘Bharat’.
This announcement comes just two days after three other groups — Jammu Kashmir Islamic Political Party, Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Democratic League, and Kashmir Freedom Front — formally disassociated themselves from APHC on April 9. The move also follows Shah’s recent visit to Srinagar, where he chaired a review meeting on security and developmental issues alongside Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
The development coincides with an intensified crackdown by the Jammu and Kashmir Police on individuals linked to separatist activities. Several raids have been conducted across the Valley in recent weeks to collect evidence against such networks.
Shah welcomed the Jammu and Kashmir Mass Movement’s decision, stating, “Under the Modi government, the spirit of unity rules J&K. I sincerely welcome their move. Till now, as many as 12 Hurriyat-linked organisations have broken off from secessionism, resting trust in the Constitution of India.”
