Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Geelani quits Hurriyat Conference

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Prominent Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Geelani has quit as the political head All-Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) in Indian-occupied Kashmir.

In his resignation letter, the ailing 91-year-old released a letter accusing some Hurriyat Conference leaders of “revolting against his leadership”. He rejected speculations that he had resigned because of pressure from the Indian government or his ill health.

“I completely distance myself from the leadership of Hurriyat Conference in view of its present situation. All constituents of the forum have been informed about my decision through a detailed letter,” he said, adding that he would continue to “lead his people” against India.

Placed mostly under house arrest since 2013 in his Srinagar residence, Mr. Geelani, a crowd-puller, was associated with the Jamaat-e-Islami but left it to float his own political organisation, the Tehreek-e-Hurriyat. He also split from the Mirwaiz Umar Farooq faction of the Hurriyat over the approaches adopted to resolve the Kashmir problem.

Mr. Geelani, known for his hardline ideology, advocated accession of J&K with Pakistan. He, however, did not clarify if he has resigned from the Tehreek-e-Hurriyat or not.

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