Breakaway faction of banned Jamaat rallies behind J&K L-G Manoj Sinha’s anti-drug campaign in volatile Kulgam
A breakaway faction of the banned Jamaat-e-Islami group, known as the Justice and Development Front, publicly supported an anti-drug rally led by Jammu and Kashmir's Lieutenant Governor. This move marks a notable shift in the political landscape of the volatile Kulgam district.
Why it matters
The alignment of a former separatist-linked group with government initiatives suggests evolving political dynamics and efforts to address social issues in the Kashmir region.
In the once-volatile district of Kulgam in south Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s anti-drug rally on Monday saw a rare support from the Justice and Development Front (JDF), which is the breakaway faction of banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI).
The article provides a factual account of the rally and the political context of the participating groups without taking a stance.
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