Mehmood Ahmed Saghar hails Syed Ali Shhah Geelani’s life long struggle for Kashmiris’ right to self determination

ISLAMABAD, Sep 01 (SABAH): Acting Chairman Jammu Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party Mehmood Ahmed Saghar, while paying eulogizing tributes to veteran liberation leader and former chairman of all parties hurriyat conference Syed Ali Shah Geelani, has said that the deceased leader was an epoch-making personality who spearheaded the freedom movement against India with utmost courage and perseverance.

In his statement issued on Sunday, the DFP leader said that the political void created by the demise of the iconic leader could not be filled. “Geelani was the symbol of resistance against oppression”, Mehmood Ahmed Saghar said, adding that the proud legacy left behind by him would serve as a beacon light for future generations.

“Years’ long trials and tribulations could not deter him (Geelani) from pursuing the collective cause of freedom”, he said adding that the deceased leader bravely faced every challenge that came in his way and stood as a rock in the face of Indian oppression. 

“He devoted his whole life for the freedom movement of Kashmir and the rights of Kashmiris and remained stuck to his ideology till the last breath of his life”, the DFP leader said, adding that the former APHC chairman was imprisoned and detained for most of his life, but these trials and tribulations could not dampen his undying spirit and passion for the freedom of Kashmir. 

Reiterating his resolve to uphold the mission of Syed Ali Geelani, Mehmood Ahmed Saghar said that the struggle for right to self determination would continue till the people of Kashmir achieve their cherished goal of freedom from the Indian occupation.