Watch: I Am Not Malala, I Am Safe in India: Kashmiri Journalist In UK Parliament

Kashmiri activist and journalist Yana Mir vehemently called out Pakistan's propaganda efforts aimed at tarnishing India's reputation on the global stage at the UK Parliament.

Speaking at the 'Sankalp Divas' hosted by the UK Parliament in London, she asserted her safety and freedom in Kashmir, emphasizing that it is an integral part of India. She urged the international media to refrain from creating divisions among the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

Mir also made a point of distinguishing herself from Malala Yusufzai, noting that she is not in a situation where she must flee her country due to terrorism threats. She expressed confidence in her country's resilience and unity in the face of terrorism.

"I am not a Malala Yusufzai, because I am free and safe in my country, India. In my homeland, Kashmir, which is part of India. I will never need to run and seek refuge in your country. I will never be a Malala Yusufzai but I object to Malala for defaming my country, my progressive homeland, by calling it oppressed. I object to all such toolkit members from social media and international media, who have never cared to visit Indian Kashmir but fabricate stories of oppression from there," Mir said in the UK Parliament.

"I urge you to stop polarising Indians on the grounds of religion. We won't allow you to break us. This year on Sankalp Divas, all I hope for is that our perpetrators living in the UK and Pakistan will stop maligning my country in international media or on international human rights forums. Stop unwanted selective outrage, stop trying to polarise Indian society by reporting from your UK living rooms. Thousands of Kashmiri mothers have already lost their sons because of terrorism. Stop coming after us and let my Kashmiri community live in peace. Thank you and Jai Hind," she added.

Mir was honoured with the Diversity Ambassador Award for championing diversity in the J&K region.

At the event, she highlighted the progress made by the region following the abrogation of Article 370, emphasising improved security, government initiatives, and fund allocation.

She also praised the Indian Army's efforts, including de-radicalization programmes and substantial investments in youth for sports and education, countering media narratives that vilify the Indian Army.