Kashmiri separatist chief Syed Ali Shah Geelani has handed away. Family sources mentioned that the previous MLA from Jammu and Kashmir handed away round 10.30 pm on Wednesday evening. He was 92 years previous.
“Saddened by the information of Gilani sahib’s demise. We might not agree on most issues, however I respect him for his willpower and standing by his beliefs. Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti tweeted, might Allah give her condolences to Jannat and her household and effectively wishers.
In June, separatist chief Syed Ali Shah Geelani resigned as the pinnacle of the hardline Hurriyat Conference, complaining that the constituents of Amalgam had failed to guide the folks after the abrogation of the particular standing of Jammu and Kashmir. Limits crossed”, and tried “Create parallel construction”.
Saddened by the information of Geelani Sahab’s demise. We might not agree on most issues, however I respect him for his willpower and standing by his beliefs. May Allah Almighty grant him condolences to Jannat and his household and effectively wishers.
— Mehbooba Mufti (@Mehbooba Mufti) September 1, 2021
He additionally took a dig on the Hurriyat management in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, calling it “just a representative forum” with “no decision-making power” and utilizing his affect to “get closer to the corridors of power” in Pakistan. “Done for.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS