In a stirring speech delivered at the UK Parliament, Kashmiri activist and journalist Yana Mir captivated audiences with her resolute declaration that she is not Malala Yusufzai and has no intention of becoming one. Mir’s impassioned words resonated widely as she asserted her freedom and safety in her homeland of Kashmir, which she proudly proclaims as part of India.
Mir’s speech, delivered during the Sankalp Divas event at the UK Parliament, garnered widespread attention on social media platforms. In her address, she vehemently objected to the portrayal of Kashmir as an oppressed region by individuals like Malala Yusufzai and others in the international community. Mir urged for an end to the fabrication of stories of oppression in Indian Kashmir by those who have never set foot in the region.
While the speech gained traction online, some social media users claimed that Yana Mir is not a Kashmiri Muslim and questioned her identity, suggesting her actual name to be Yana Mirchandani. However, Mir’s message remained unwavering despite these allegations.
The viral speech drew both admiration and backlash, with Mir reportedly receiving threats in response to her bold remarks. Sajid Yousuf Shah, BJP’s media in-charge for Kashmir, expressed solidarity with Mir and condemned the threats directed towards her.
In her address, Mir expressed hope that individuals residing in the UK and Pakistan would refrain from maligning India on international platforms and urged for an end to selective outrage. She emphasized the need for peace in Kashmir and called for an end to remote attempts to polarize Indian society.
Yana Mir, as per her social media profiles, is a prominent Kashmiri activist, political analyst, TedX speaker, and journalist. Her courageous stance in the face of criticism and threats underscores the ongoing complexities surrounding the Kashmir issue and the voices advocating for peace and understanding in the region.
Sources By Agencies