In a day marked by defiance and deepening distrust, the ruling alliance in Jammu and Kashmir issued a direct warning to the Government of India—urging it to stop interfering in the region’s democratic affairs and to respect the people’s mandate. The message was loud and clear: enough is enough.

Chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, over 40 MLAs from the National Conference and Congress met at the Deputy CM’s Fairview residence to respond to what they termed “Delhi’s deliberate attempts to undermine J&K’s elected government.” The immediate trigger? The controversial transfer of 48 JKAS officers by the LG administration.

“This is not a request but a final warning,” said NC Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq. “Do not push us to the wall. Respect the people’s will. We won’t remain silent anymore.”

Congress MLA Nizam-ud-Din Bhat added, “From bureaucratic overreach to religious encroachment, the alliance is united in resistance.”

A major flashpoint raised during the meeting was the recently passed Waqf Bill, which the alliance called “anti-Muslim and a direct assault on minority rights.” Two unanimous resolutions—rejecting the Waqf Bill and demanding the Centre honour the electoral mandate—were passed.

Meanwhile For the Second consecutive Friday, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was placed under house arrest, barred from delivering the sermon at Srinagar’s historic Jama Masjid. The Anjuman Auqaf called it “state-sanctioned fear of the Jama Masjid.”

In a hard-hitting post on X, Mirwaiz wrote: “Another Friday, another house arrest. Jama Masjid phobia continues. After the Waqf Bill, it won’t be surprising if permits are needed for Muslims to pray or even be buried.”

Between legislative overreach and religious repression, J&K’s political and spiritual leaders seem to be aligning on one message.