Banu Mushtaq, a writer and activist from Karnataka, has gained global recognition for her powerful storytelling centered on resistance, gender justice, and social reform. As a prominent voice in the Bandaya Sahitya movement, she challenged patriarchal structures and advocated for women's rights within the Muslim community, including the right to offer namaz in mosques.
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Mehbooba Mufti advocated for a permanent ceasefire along the Pakistan border in J&K, emphasizing humanitarian relief for civilians affected by artillery fire and drone incursions. Omar Abdullah echoed the call for peace, criticizing the disconnect between war rhetoric and the reality faced by border residents. Both leaders urged prioritizing the safety and well-being of civilians in conflict zones.
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