Kashmir: Prominent separatist leader appeal continue to resist

Kashmir World

Sun 25 August 2019:

Syed Ali Shah Geelani, a prominent separatist leader in Indian-administered Kashmir, has called on residents of the region to peacefully resist Indian rule in the disputed territory.

“It is our heartfelt appeal to the people of Jammu and Kashmir that we must continue to resist at this critical juncture … We all can, and must, act according to our abilities; through action or word. People should organise peaceful protests and demonstrations in their areas of residence,” the 89-year-old leader said in a statement.


Geelani, who has been detained at his home since India’s decision to revoke Kashmir’s special status, also urged Pakistan to act decisively.

The statement was his first since India’s move.

A delegation of India’s main opposition politicians, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, has been sent back to the capital, New Delhi, after it reached Srinagar, news agency ANI reported.

Gandhi and others had flown in to the disputed region to observe the situation on the ground.


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