Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani Saturday said that New Delhi in its propaganda campaign is portraying freedom movement of Jammu and Kashmir in a distorted manner as if people have expressed their faith in Indian democracy.Geelani while laying stress on shutdown call on December 8, against proposed visit of prime minister, Narinder Modi, said, “India with all its power is overlooking the sacrifices and situation is grim and gloomy contrary to what India projects in its campaign. Killing and torture goes unabated as each and every soul in Kashmir is up against India and pursues his right for freedom.”“The STF, forces and police under the garb of AFSPA enjoy free hand for their suppressive measures against the innocent people and we without any exaggerations can say that they with each passing day subject youth, political workers, elderly and students to torture, arbitrary measures and detentions,” he alleged in a statement.
Geelani while referring to the history of resistance movement, said, “India with its power of arrogance is denying our right to freedom. It is all with its military might that India occupied the state.”Referring to commitments made by India with people of Kashmir, the Hurriyat (G) chairman said, “Though India in international forums has pledged to allow people to express their aspiration but despite all its commitments, is defying all legal, constitutional and moral obligation. We presented cherished sacrifices in terms of blood and we won’t allow all these sacrifices go waste and we are sure that despite all its stubbornness, their deceptive policies and egoism will vanish into winds and sooner or later it will collapse.”“Their approach towards minorities will prove disastrous for India and the people at the helm of authority are resorting to policies based on highhandedness, stubborn approach and callous behavior,” said Geelani.
While referring to policymakers in India, he said, “They are managing these elections under the shadow of gun and trying to befoul international community. We in a categorical way rejected these state managed elections and asked Indian authorities that if they consider the participation of Kashmiri people in so called elections as mandate in favor of India, then why they feel so scare about pro freedom leaders and why they are being caged.”Geelani asked India and state authorities that if they are confident about the people’s mandate then “allow us to reach to our people and face results and realty.” He asked India if they want to see the ground reality, “then it is better to withdraw forces and face reality.”Reiterating his appeal for shutdown call on December 8, Geelani said, “We want to convey that Kashmir is not a legal part of India and I appeal business community, transporters, employees and educational institution to make call a success.”Geelani also called shutdown call and election boycott on December 9 in Uri, Rafiabad, Sopore, Baramullah, Gulmarg, Chadoora, Budgam, Beerwah, Khansahib, Charar Shrief, Pampore, Pulwama, Rajpora and other adjacent localities.