MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government will officially observe the first death anniversary of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Thursday to pay tributes to him for his lifelong struggle for right to self-determination of his oppressed nation.

According to an official circular, seminars and other events would be held under the aegis of the Kashmir Liberation Commission and the APHC and some other organisations of Kashmiris to commemorate the staunch supporter of the state of Jammu and Kashmir’s accession with Pakistan.

In his message, AJK Prime Minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas said the veteran leader was an epoch-making personality who spearheaded the freedom movement against India with utmost courage and perseverance.

In separate statements issued from across the divide, leaders and representatives of different parties, including Jammu Kashmir Salvation Movement (JKSM), Jammu Kashmir Democratic Hurriyat Front (JKDHF) and Jammu Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) also paid homage to Mr Geelani.

Published in Dawn, September 1st, 2022

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