Jammu : Jammu and Kashmir unit of BJP on Thursday said that passing away of Syed Geelani, who was a symbol of separatism and pro-Pak rhetoric in Kashmir for several decades, is likely to bring lasting peace as now people can openly express their concerns over destruction and miseries brought by terrorism in the Valley.
Separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, 92, passed away at his Hyderpora residence in Srinagar on Wednesday.
“These saner voices which represents overwhelming majority in Jammu Kashmir had been silenced or sidelined by fear of gun advocated and supported by Syed Geelnai,” said BJP Chief Spokesperson Sunil Sethi in a statement issued here.
He said that Geelani was at the centre stage of terrorism and anti-national activities of Jammu Kashmir and had been instrumental in keeping terrorism alive.
His role in organizing anti-India rallies and recruitment of stone pelters is well known.
