Ayesha Khan Faces Criticism for Liking Controversial Post Saying "Indians Are Not Welcome In Kashmir"

Social media personality Ayesha Khan is facing criticism after reportedly ‘liking' a controversial post on social media that stated, "Indians are not welcome in Kashmir." The diva, known for her stint on 'Bigg Boss 17', has come under the scanner of social media users. The Instagram post in question spoke about ‘freeing Kashmir' and Indians not being welcomed in the valley.

Ayesha Khan Likes Controversial Post:

It was Kashmiri writer Jalees Hyder on his Instagram handle. "I mourn the loss of civilian life, always. But let's not confuse that grief with the erasure of reality. Kashmir is not your aesthetic escape, your spiritual pitstop, or your Instagrammable paradise. It is the most densely militarized region in the world, and the people who call it home do not live in peace. They live under occupation, under surveillance, under the constant threat of violence, torture, enforced disappearances, and systematic erasure," a part of the post read.

It further stated, "So no, as an Endian, you are not welcome in Kashmir to normalize its occupation, to romanticize our pain, or to turn our homeland into a tourist fantasy. Every photo you take that pretends this land is heaven on earth without acknowledging the brutal reality on the ground is a form of violence."

“We are not hostile to visitors, we are hostile to colonizers, to enablers, to those who look at our trauma and call it scenic. We will welcome the world with open arms once Kashmir is free," the writer added.

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Netizens Call Out Ayesha Khan:

Netizens have slammed Ayesha Khan for liking the controversial post and appearing to support it. One user on X wrote, "They will never choose nation above their faith," while another urged Ravi Dubey to “remove" her from the show 'Dil Ko Rafu Karr Lei'. Several users also tagged the Mumbai Police, calling for action to be taken against her.

As of now, Ayesha Khan has not issued any statement addressing the criticism.

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