Overview
- Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s office confirmed the Srinagar meeting, saying the discussion focused on peace, compassion and interfaith harmony.
- Both leaders agreed that injustice and disempowerment fuel radicalisation and said sustained dialogue and mutual understanding are essential to protect human dignity.
- Mirwaiz urged a compassionate, humane approach toward political prisoners and youth and asked Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to play a role ahead of his visit to Central Jail Srinagar.
- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar praised the Valley’s spiritual and cultural heritage during his return to Kashmir after seven years.
- Two days earlier, he addressed the Edu‑Youth Meet at Bakshi Stadium, where over 20,000 students pledged action against drug abuse and embraced meditation and communal harmony.