Muzaffarabad: A newly surfaced image from the Muzaffarabad office of the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) has triggered a fresh political debate across social media platforms.
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According to The Azadi Times, the image emerged during the inauguration ceremony of the committee’s newly opened office in the Talli Mandi area of Muzaffarabad. A video shared from the event shows two flags placed on a table inside the office one bearing the Pakistani flag and the other representing Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir.
The video was initially shared by the social media page Tajran De Veer and soon attracted widespread attention, prompting discussions and criticism from various political observers and social media users.
The Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) is a broad-based alliance comprising political, social, religious, activist, and business groups. It has positioned itself as a grassroots public movement rather than a conventional political party, gaining prominence through sustained public mobilization and protest-driven advocacy across the region.
The controversy surrounding the image stems from the committee’s previously stated position and internal standard operating procedures (SOPs). In past rallies, meetings, and public demonstrations, the JKJAAC consistently maintained that only the Kashmir flag would be displayed, and that no state or disputed flags would be included in its programs. This stance was publicly defended by the committee on multiple occasions, even amid criticism and debate on social media.
However, the appearance of the two flags displays at the Muzaffarabad office has raised questions about whether there has been a shift in policy or practice. Several social media users have interpreted the image as a departure from the committee’s earlier position, while others have urged caution and called for an official clarification.
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Some commentators went further, alleging that the Muzaffarabad chapter of the committee may be aligning more closely with official or state structures. These claims, however, remain speculative and unverified.
As of the time of filing this report, no official statement or clarification has been issued by the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee either at the central or local level regarding the image or the concerns raised in response to it.
