Ailing Geelani throws surprise, says ‘I quit from Hurriyat forum’
The 90-year-old was a part of the Conference since 1993 and was elected its lifetime chairman in 2003
Leader quits Hurriyat Conference; cites “rebellion against leadership” by cadres as one of the reasons
Srinagar: In a surprising development, Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani today announced to quit from the “Hurriyat forum” citing present circumstances as the reason.
In a voice message, veteran leader cites present circumstances in Hurriyat as reason, says all constituents informed about his decision’
Audio message received by news agency – Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Geelani says, “Keeping in view the present situation in Hurriyat Conference, I announce to part ways from the Hurriyat forum. The decision has been conveyed to all the constituents of Hurriyat through official letters”. (KNO)
With inputs from PTI