Muzaffarabad | A controversy has emerged within the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (Touqeer Gilani Group) after remarks made by Tahira Touqeer, a politically active member associated with the group and wife of former zonal president Touqeer Gilani, during a recent media interview.
In the interview, Tahira Touqeer sharply criticized the Awami Action Committee, stating that the committee had delivered “nothing but bodies.” Her statement triggered widespread debate across social media platforms and political circles.
During the same interview, when asked about recent slogans raised by Sardar Aman Kashmiri — including “To hell with Pakistan, to hell with India” — Tahira Touqeer responded by saying that Sardar Aman was “new” and did not yet fully understand the complexities of the situation. Her remarks further intensified public reaction.
Following the interview, several social media users, including individuals identifying themselves with the JKLF (Touqeer Group), openly criticized Tahira Touqeer. In some posts, she was controversially and sarcastically referred to as “Pakistani Major Tahira Touqeer,” with related images circulating online. These posts raised questions regarding her political positioning and intentions.
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Amid the growing backlash, Touqeer Gilani issued a statement on his official Facebook page clarifying that the remarks made by his wife were her “personal views” and did not represent the official stance of the organization.
It is notable that Tahira Touqeer and Sardar Aman have previously collaborated on several political campaigns. Currently, Sardar Aman serves as the zonal president of the same faction of the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front originally founded by Touqeer Gilani.
Subsequently, reports confirmed that Tahira Touqeer has traveled back to the United States, where Touqeer Gilani is presently based. Shortly afterward, a formal statement was issued by the Liberation Front announcing that Tahira Touqeer had resigned from the organization’s basic membership.
The developments have sparked broader discussions within pro-independence political circles regarding internal cohesion, leadership dynamics, and the impact of public statements on organizational unity.
As of now, no further official clarification has been issued by the central leadership of the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (Touqeer Group).
This is a developing story. Further updates will follow as more information becomes available.
