Banned group Jamaat-e-Islami is all set to launch a political party from Ramzaan. The party will be called Jammu Kashmir Justice Development Front. The group has sent an application to Election Commission for recognition and allotment of a symbol. There is speculation that Jamaat’s entry into politics will hurt the People’s Democratic Party of Mehbooba Mufti the most. Follows the Pulwama terror attack in February 2019, the Centre banned the organisation for five years in 2019 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) In February 2024, the ban was extended for five more years. Before that, Jamaat was banned twice, in 1975 and in 1990. The Centre said the group was found to be involved in \”fomenting terrorism\” and \”anti-India propaganda\” for fuelling \”secessionism\” in Jammu and Kashmir, which is \”prejudicial to the sovereignty, security, and integrity of India\”
