Kashmir's chief cleric and separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has removed the title 'chairman All Parties Hurriyat Conference' from his X account, stating he was "pressed by authorities" to do so or risk his account being taken down. He described the decision as a "Hobson's choice" due to the banning of Hurriyat constituents under UAPA. Mirwaiz also reported being prevented from leading Friday prayers. Political reactions varied, with some criticizing the move and others highlighting the restricted public space for communication.