Ali Raza Syed pays rich tribute to late Syed Ali Gilani

BRUSSELS, Sep 01 (SABAH): Chairman Kashmir Council Europe (KC-EU) Ali Raza Syed paid a rich tribute to late Syed Ali Shah Gilani, the prominent Kashmiri leader for his life-long freedom struggle in occupied Kashmir.

In a statement issued from Brussels on Syed Ali Gilani’s first death anniversary, Ali Raza Syed said, Ali Gilani spent his whole life under prolonged house arrest and detention in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) but never gives up his commitment to the right to self determination of the people of Kashmir.

Despite of hardships of Syed Ali Shah Gillani, his fearless devotion to the Kashmir cause was unparalleled. He inspired three generations of Kashmiris in resisting the illegal Indian occupation of Jammu and Kashmir. He was a true voice and hero of the Kashmiris’ struggle for self-determination, who never lost his ideological moorings for a single moment.

He never compromised on the cause of Kashmir and will be remembered for his unconditional love for Kashmir and people of Kashmir.

Ali Raza Syed said, he was a great Kashmiri freedom leader who struggled during his entire life for right to self determination of the people of Kashmir. He said, long detention and torture by Indian authorities could not force Ali Gilani to compromise as he was a fearless leader and remained resolute.

Ali Raza Syed said, we pray that may Almighty Allah grant Syed Ali Gilani the highest place in Jannah and give courage to the people of Kashmir to continue his great struggle.