On February 19, 2026, Khawaja Farooq Kirmani, former Additional Secretary of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), reiterated his strong criticisms of India's revocation of Article 370, describing it as a 'deliberate and systematic effort' to dismantle Kashmir's constitutional identity and fully integrate the region into India's federal structure. He emphasized that the revocation was part of a broader strategy to erode local autonomy, noting that key administrative positions, such as Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police, were increasingly filled by individuals from outside the territory, which he argued significantly weakened local governance. Kirmani raised serious doubts about the authenticity of the Instrument of Accession, highlighting that it lacked the official state seal and did not meet clear legal requirements, which he argued undermines India's claims over the region. He warned that India's actions could lead to demographic changes aimed at altering the Muslim-majority status of Kashmir, potentially influencing future plebiscites or referendums in favor of India.