APHC chairman on Monday urged people to boycott upcoming elections, saying that it provides Indian leadership opportunity to mislead world community. The few people who vote in election dramas were not only committing an act of treason, their actions were also acting as oxygen for the Indian occupation of Kashmir, he said. It tantamount to betrayal with the sacred blood of martyrs, said Geelani & any sort of participation would prolong our struggle for freedom.Syed Ali Geelani in a telephonic message to mourners in Tral said that any flaw or any type of support to puppets is misrepresented in international flora by Delhi. Syed Ali Geelani while referring to huge participation of people in martyr’s funeral said that it should serve an eye opener for India and let them realize that they have virtually lost their battle and now enacting election dramas won’t serve any purpose, said Geelani.Referring to slain youth, Syed Ali Geelani said that most of those sacrificing their lives are highly educated and committed with right cause .We need to be aware of this and we are duty bound to safe guard their sacrifices and refrain from such activities which may prove counterproductive for our movement ,added Geelani .While quoting a couplet from Dr Iqbal’s poem and hailing the sacrifices rendered by youth, said that their blood is pious as that of Haram-e-Paak and the people who for pity gains barter this blood are betraying nation and will find nothing hereafter except punishment for their misdeeds.
Referring to people’s uprising in 2016 , Syed Ali Geelani said that more than hundred lost their lives, twenty thousand were maimed and hundreds blinded .Properties worth billions was ransacked and twenty thousand were detained & despite inflicting loses and mass detentions, India couldn’t suppress our passion of freedom ,added Syed Ali Geelani .However people despite all these repressive and arbitrary measures are overwhelmingly exhibiting their valour and passion for freedom ,said Syed Ali Geelani .While asking India to read writing on wall ,Syed Ali Geelani said that their obstinate approach has yielded nothing , nor they can demoralize spirits of people. Syed Ali Geelani said that lasting and peaceful resolution is only possible when people are provided the opportunity to express their inner regarding political destiny of state.Terming the prevailing situation in Jammu & Kashmir explosive, Syed Ali Geelani said that unrealistic approach of India is prompting our brave hearts to resist and offer their lives.Nobody would like to derive pleasure from human losses, said Syed Ali Geelani and while referring to present gloomy state, said India is in position & can play a key role for solving the vexed issue and for this they need to consider sincere & bold initiatives.(GNS)