{"id":197049,"date":"2026-03-23T11:41:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T06:41:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/?p=197049"},"modified":"2026-03-23T11:41:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T06:41:13","slug":"bjp-leader-faces-hostile-situation-at-kishtwar-mosque-amid-rising-public-resentment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/2026\/03\/23\/bjp-leader-faces-hostile-situation-at-kishtwar-mosque-amid-rising-public-resentment.html","title":{"rendered":"BJP leader faces hostile situation at Kishtwar mosque amid rising public resentment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Jammu: In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, a BJP leader faced a hostile situation during a religious gathering at Jamia Masjid in Kishtwar, reflecting growing public discontent.<\/p>\n<p>According to Kashmir Media Service, Dr Jahanzaib Sirwal was present on the stage during a religious ceremony when an altercation broke out, leading to alleged physical assault and disruption of the proceedings.<\/p>\n<p>Eyewitnesses said the situation escalated after a confrontation involving an individual reportedly associated with the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, creating panic and concern among attendees at the place of worship.<\/p>\n<p>Police officials have registered a complaint and initiated an investigation to ascertain the sequence of events and fix responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>Political observers said the incident comes amid visible public resentment against Hindutva-aligned political narratives and actors, which many Kashmiris view as undermining their political identity and aspirations. 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