Asiya andrabi biography definition

Rahiba R Parveen

From the archives [ First published here in 2014] – Asiya Andrabi is currently jailed

You may agree or disagree with her ideology but the founder of the first women’s organization of Kashmir, Dukhtaran-e-Millat (Daughter of the nation) Asiya Andrabi remains one of the most important women separatists in the valley.

The stereotypical burka and anti-state ideology has tagged her as an Islamic extremist and separatist. While her supporters call her the iron lady.
These definitions have been formed for her unbending anti-India stand.

Asiya andrabi biography definition

She has strongly stood and campaigned for bringing Islamic reform in society. Perhaps a reason for which Andrabi has often been criticized by various sections – mainly who lean towards modernism.
Her personal life, however, has been no less of a saga.

Hers’ is a tale of endless trauma which has taken different shades. Sometimes, a daughter, a wife, mother and often as a