Mirwaiz Farooq Removes 'Hurriyat Chairman' from X Bio Under Pressure

• Mirwaiz Umar Farooq removed 'Chairman All Parties Hurriyat Conference' from his X profile.
• He stated authorities forced the change, threatening account shutdown due to UAPA ban on Hurriyat.
• Hurriyat Conference, including Mirwaiz's Awami Action Committee, is now a proscribed organization.
• Mirwaiz called it a "forced choice" to retain his only public communication platform.
• The APHC's influence has waned since Article 370 abrogation and government crackdown.

Why It Matters: Mirwaiz Farooq's X bio change highlights government's firm stance against separatist groups.