The Kashmiriyat’s X (formerly Twitter) account, which was withheld by the Government of India on May 8, 2025, has been reinstated as of May 17 (Saturday). The account’s suspension sparked widespread political outrage and condemnation across Jammu and Kashmir, with many viewing the move as a serious blow to press freedom and democratic values in the region.

The ban had affected not only The Kashmiriyat but also Kashmiri media platforms such as Free Press Kashmir and Kashmir Life, along with senior journalists including Muzammil Jaleel and Anuradha Bhasin. Political leaders, civil society members, and journalists decried the decision as an alarming attempt to silence independent voices reporting on ground realities.