Professor Khurshid laments the death of Syed Ali Geelani, terms it an irreparable loss

Expressing deep grief and sorrow on the demise of renowned Kashmiri Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Geelani, former senator and patron-in-chief of Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) Professor Khurshid Ahmad said in his condolence message issued on September 2, 2021 that while death is a reality that everyone is bound to face, the demise of some people leaves behind a message of life, and Syed Ali Geelani was certainly one of those people.

The professor highlighted that he knew Syed Ali Geelani for over 40 years and many times in this period had a chance to meet and exchange views with him. Consistency and objectivity were the most important aspects of his life. He dedicated his life for the freedom of Kashmir in the name of Islam. He faced atrocities and imprisonments, and was detained in his house even in his last days.

The former senator said that the way Geelani exhibited struggle, persistence and sacrifice all through his life and the bravery with which he faced Indian atrocities and oppression, it will be safe to say that he was one of the greatest leaders Kashmir has produced. Though he was not able to see his dream of independence realized, but neither his commitment ever waivered in the pursuit of this cause, nor he ever made any comprises on his principal stance.

The professor prayed that may Allah rests his soul in highest ranks of Jannah, gives his family enough strength to bear the loss, and may turn the dream of Kashmir’s independence that he saw into a reality soon.