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Politics
National Conference Calls for Revocation of Friday Sermons Order in Jammu & Kashmir
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 02:31 PM
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The National Conference has formally demanded that the government withdraw the order restricting Friday sermons in Jammu and Kashmir.
The opposition party National Conference issued a statement demanding the immediate withdrawal of the government order that limits Friday sermons in Jammu and Kashmir. The party said the directive interferes with the community's right to conduct religious gatherings on the weekly holy day.
According to the statement, the order was imposed without adequate consultation with religious leaders and could hamper the smooth conduct of congregational prayers. National Conference leaders urged the administration to reconsider the measure and restore the status quo.
The demand adds to a broader debate in the region over the balance between security considerations and religious freedoms. Officials have not yet responded publicly to the party's appeal.
Observers note that any change in the policy will likely involve discussions between the state government, local religious bodies, and political stakeholders to address concerns on both sides.
According to the statement, the order was imposed without adequate consultation with religious leaders and could hamper the smooth conduct of congregational prayers. National Conference leaders urged the administration to reconsider the measure and restore the status quo.
The demand adds to a broader debate in the region over the balance between security considerations and religious freedoms. Officials have not yet responded publicly to the party's appeal.
Observers note that any change in the policy will likely involve discussions between the state government, local religious bodies, and political stakeholders to address concerns on both sides.