Gave up arms in 1994, I’m a Gandhian now: Separatist Yasin Malik to tribunal
Separatist leader Yasin Malik recently made headlines by declaring that he has forsaken violence and adopted the “Gandhian way of resistance.” This proclamation, made to an Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) tribunal, raises serious questions about the sincerity of his claims, especially considering his longstanding history as a militant leader and the violent legacy of his organization, the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front-Yasin (JKLF-Y).
Malik’s assertion that he “gave up arms” in 1994 and now seeks a peaceful resolution for Kashmir is hard to reconcile with his past. He has been implicated in serious acts of violence, including the 1990 killing of four Indian Air Force personnel, where he was identified as the main shooter. Currently serving a life sentence in Tihar Jail for terror funding, his past actions speak louder than his current rhetoric.
While he claims to promote a “united, independent Kashmir” through non-violence, the UAPA tribunal recently reaffirmed the JKLF-Y as an “unlawful organization” for its ties to political violence and terror financing. Malik’s transformation into a self-proclaimed Gandhian appears more as a strategic maneuver than a genuine commitment to peace.
His affidavit reveals a self-serving narrative, suggesting that his shift away from violence was coerced by empty promises from state officials about resolving the Kashmir issue through dialogue. However, the reality is that, despite this professed change, Malik has continued to support and sustain terrorism, as highlighted by the Centre’s statements regarding his activities post-1994.
This blatant hypocrisy should not go unnoticed. Yasin Malik’s attempts to reshape his image as a non-violent leader are undermined by his criminal past and ongoing connections to terrorism.
The question remains: can one truly embrace peace while being deeply entrenched in the very violence they claim to renounce? Malik’s story serves as a reminder that actions speak louder than words, and his history casts a long shadow over his present claims of non-violence.
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