Jammu and Kashmir Language and Institution Silencing Accusations

2 UPDATES · 3 DAYS · 1 MAY 2026 — 3 MAY 2026

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Latest · 3 May 2026

Mehbooba Mufti accuses the Omar Abdullah government of silencing religious institutions and Urdu language, citing the closure of Siraj-ul-Uloom and Hazratbal seminary as examples.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the controversy surrounding the alleged plans to drop Urdu from the revenue services in Jammu and Kashmir, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific issue. It excludes other actions or statements by Omar Abdullah, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), or the government of Jammu and Kashmir unless they are directly related to this specific language controversy.

The full story, from the beginning

1May

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

No move to drop Urdu from J&K’s revenue services: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah

3May

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Mehbooba Mufti accuses the Omar Abdullah government of silencing religious institutions and Urdu language, citing the closure of Siraj-ul-Uloom and Hazratbal seminary as examples.

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