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Octogenarian Hurriyat patriarch Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Monday said Kashmir is a serious and burning issue and its solution is not possible through rhetoric’s or provocative statements.

While reacting to the statement of union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah and Nirmal Singh, Geelani said that their narratives about Jammu and Kashmir illustrate their negative and egoistic approach. “Their statements and narratives can’t impress us, however to some extent they may influence their vote bank,” said Geelani.

In a statement issued on Monday, Geelani said that none among them talk sense and it is very sad. “They are creating war euphoria and no sensible politician will like to talk like this,” added Geelani.

Referring to history, Geelani said that Delhi based leaders and all former Prime Ministers were rhetoric about this illusion that Kashmir is an integral part of India, however, it could not change the history or ground realities about status of Kashmir issue.

“With each passing day, the situation turns from bad to worse and even Rajnath Singh is aware about this fact and situations prevailing in state,” Geelani.

Commenting over the statement, wherein Rajnath Singh said, “Our government will find a permanent solution to the Kashmir issue,” Geelani said that despite utilizing all its resources and military might during last seventy years, the issue is there and there seems not an iota of change on ground.

Reacting to the statement of Amit Shah, wherein he said that Kashmir is a problem of three and a half districts, Geelani said that if they are confident and sure about their claim, then it is best to ascertain people’s verdict and hold referendum in J&K to prove their claim. “We will accept whatever the verdict people give,” said Geelani.

“Let you allow people to express their verdict and let world see what people’s aspirations are,” asked Geelani, adding, “Televised statements are no more acceptable and such sensitive issues are not decided in television studios.”

Geelani strongly criticized Nirmal Singh for his “misleading” statement, wherein he has said that stone pelting incidents are being promoted through payments, Geelani said that these allegations are baseless and ridiculous and are far from realities.

Challenging Nirmal Singh’s statement, Geelani said that he will be rewarded if he will come with substantial proof and evidence. “Nobody will sacrifice his precious life or eyesight for such a meager amount”, said Geelani. “It is a negative, false and misleading propaganda and said that neither Hurriyat Conference nor Pakistan has any role in stone pelting.”

“Stone is a weapon of resistance for suppressed nations all over world,” said Geelani. “Stone pelting is not a new trend in resistance movement and terming it as a tool in the hands of deprived people,” Syed Ali Geelani said adding that stone pelting in Jammu and Kashmir has since long been used as a ‘tool of resistance’ against oppressors.

“We are not afraid of threatening statements, nor will we budge. People will carry and follow freedom struggle and show resentment despite all odds. We will never accept supremacy or hegemony of India & will oppose forcible occupation and pursue over genuine struggle till last solider leaves our state,” said Geelani.

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