Waheed Gujjar

Social activist @JKGBYC/ Correspondent @Axis media and pledged to have service of humanity, #strugler, #stranger, #stronger.

[Zahid Parwaz Choudhary @ZahidParwaz]

The Chairman and members of the Forest Rights Committee in Hallan, Manzgam are extremely well-organized, and they even brought their ID cards to the Gram Sabha. Where committee members like this are active and efficient, the Forest Rights Act is fully implemented. 1/2

[Waheed Gujjar @WaheedChoudha17]

@OfficeOfLGJandK @OmarAbdullah @DrBilalbhatIAS kindly intervene and help our people

[Zahid Parwaz Choudhary @ZahidParwaz]

Severe challenges face ST community in Gorinal, Verinag. Despite having 6 PMAY-G homes sanctioned since 2022, Forest Dept restrictions are blocking construction. A formal resolution passed sent to Forest Minister Javed Rana sb requesting urgent intervention of @DrBilalbhatIAS sb

[Waheed Gujjar @WaheedChoudha17]

@ZahidParwaz Wonderful Zahid Sahab

[Zahid Parwaz Choudhary @ZahidParwaz]

A grand Jirga on FRA held at Gorinard, Verinag, in which Role of FR Committees, Gram Sabha, how to fill out individual claim forms, role of SC, ST attrocities act protects their rights against any implementation violations were explained in details.Dr Shaikh Gh Rasol 1/2

[Zahid Parwaz Choudhary @ZahidParwaz]

Jammu Kashmir Forest Rights Coalition Seeks Time-Bound Review of Rejected Claims

https://t.co/T3fGJbbbPA

[Zahid Parwaz Choudhary @ZahidParwaz]

Today, an FRA outreach program held at Awora, Kupwara, to raise awareness about land and forest rights. Dr. Shaikh Ghulam Rasool Sahab, Ch Mustafa Rahie (Ex-DDC) Sahab, Adv Talib Plaiser Sahab, and Adv Zakir Malik Sahab spoke at the event and shared their insights. We also 1/2

[Zahid Parwaz Choudhary @ZahidParwaz]

Day Long Jirga held at Hutmura Anantnag, in order to aware people about Forest rights & land rights Dr Shaikh Ghulam Rasool, Faisal Reza Bokeda, Mukhtar Dar, Hanif Jatla expressed their views about FRA. Team will guide them further.

[Waheed Gujjar @WaheedChoudha17]

@ZahidParwaz @AsadamAijaz Baut payar. Lajawb

[Zahid Parwaz Choudhary @ZahidParwaz]

There is no comparison of @AsadamAijaz Sb. Sharing the pain of flood-affected families in Murrah, Surankote, & Poonch & standing by them in tough times shows true empathy. Seeing him visit these difficult hilly areas to meet people right at their doorsteps is truly commendable.

[Usman Choudhary @UsmanCh79309126]

A historic meeting on #FRA was held in Srinagar, with @JavedRanaa Sb & activists from @JKGBYWC & JKFRC!
​Grateful to Hon’ble Minister Javed Rana Sahab for accepting our memorandum, listening to ST & OTFD communities & issuing on spot directions to resolve issues. Well done team

[Irshad Fidaie @FidaieIrshad]

@ZahidParwaz @JavedRanaa @JKGBYWC A welcome and encouraging step toward justice for ST & OTFD communities. Appreciating Hon’ble Minister Javed Rana Sahab for his positive response and on-the-spot directions. Hope the FRA issues are resolved through sincere and timely implementation. #FRA #JammuAndKashmir

[Faisal RaZa Bokda official مٹھی بولی گوجری @bokda_raza]

A historic meeting on #FRA was held in Srinagar, with @JavedRanaa Sb & activists from @JKGBYWC & JKFRC! 🌲
Grateful to Hon’ble Minister Javed Rana Sahab for accepting our memorandum, listening to ST & OTFD communities & issuing on spot directions to resolve issues

[Umer Maqbool @umerwrites_]

Re-examine 39898 Rejected Forest Rights Claims: Parliamentary panel to @OmarAbdullah-led government

The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, in its report tabled on August 7, 2026, has flagged the “exceptionally high number” of claim rejections in the UT and recommended an immediate, time-bound review.
According to the report , J&K received 46242 claims under the Forest Rights Act, 2006. Only 6172 were approved. The remaining 39898 were rejected.
The Committee said such a high rejection rate cannot be ignored. It wants the J&K administration to go back and examine each rejected case to see if proper procedure was followed. This includes checking if claimants got a fair chance to present evidence, if Gram Sabhas were meaningfully involved, and if rejection orders were given in accessible language with clear reasons.
Beyond the review, the panel has asked the administration to fast-track distribution of titles for claims that deserve approval. It has also stressed the need for legal and administrative support for genuine claimants, with special focus on migratory and other tribal communities who often face the most hurdles in paperwork.

The Forest Rights Act became applicable in J&K on October 31, 2019. It aims to correct historical injustice by granting land and habitat rights to forest dwellers and Scheduled Tribes.

With tribals forming 12.75 lakh people or 10.39% of J&K’s population as per 2011 Census -and four more communities, including Paharis, added to the ST list in 2024 - the stakes are high.

[Zahid Parwaz Choudhary @ZahidParwaz]

Some memories with @_YogendraYadav ji, a renowned leader, Ham sab ki Awaz.

[Zahid Parwaz Choudhary @ZahidParwaz]

Meeting of (FRA) awareness held at Panchayat Wangath-C, Kangan (Ganderbal)! A resolution was passed to constitute a Forest Rights Committee to lead claim filings and Gram Sabha proceedings. Key insights shared by @DrShaikh_jkrtim, me Bashir Terwah, & Sajad Kasana.

[Waheed Gujjar @WaheedChoudha17]

@thewire_in
@thecaravanindia
@OmarAbdullah
@MehboobaMufti

[Zahid Parwaz Choudhary @ZahidParwaz]

@Riazch58 Choudhary, a respected journalist, has sworn on the Holy Quran that he is innocent and facing false charges. The FIR against him is backed by vested interests. We urge @JKPolice to conduct a fair investigation and deliver justice! @RAJOURIPOLICE

[Zahid Parwaz Choudhary @ZahidParwaz]

8 people died in the flash floods in Murah, Poonch, but neither the LG nor the CM tweeted or visited to help. Just because they are Gujjars, their deaths don't matter? 06 dead bodies are yet to recover. No administration support, no media reporting. Interesting!

[Zahid Parwaz Choudhary @ZahidParwaz]

Journalist @Riazch58 Choudhary took an oath on the Holy Quran stating his innocence in the conspiracy against him. As the Quran holds supreme authority for Muslims, @RAJOURIPOLICE must investigate thoroughly and drop the false case.

[پرویز مشرف @parvaizmushraf]

8 precious lives were lost in the Poonch cloudburst. After 6 days, only 2 bodies have been recovered despite relentless efforts by local volunteers. Families are still waiting for their loved ones.We urgently appeal for stronger rescue opr @OmarAbdullah
#WeAreAlsoHumans #Poonch

[Zahid Parwaz Choudhary @ZahidParwaz]

The youth are tired of the current system. Paper leaks like NEET, rising unemployment, communal division, biased media, bulldozer politics, and horse-trading of elected representatives have pushed Gen-Z to the brink.
​This agitation cannot end with the resignation of just one 1/2