Srinagar, Jan 16: “History stands testimony to the fact that no power on earth, no matter how cruel and barbaric that be, has ever succeeded in curbing the freedom sentiments of any nation and every oppressor has a definite and tragic end if fought with unity, sincerity and dedication,” said the chairman of Hurriyat Conference (G) Syed Ali Geelani on Wednesday while addressing over phone the people present at the residence of slain militant commander Zeenat-ul-Islam in Shopian.
According to a statement issued to GNS, Geelani in his address said, “Our oppressor has crossed every limit and every degree of brutality to subjugate us.”
He reiterated his pledge to take the movement to its logical end and said nobody will be allowed to barter the “precious blood of martyrs”.
“We need to be aware of this and we are duty-bound to safeguard their sacrifices and should desist from such activities which prove detrimental for our movement,” he said.
Geelani said that “deceitful slogans” of development, prosperity or material gains can never be a substitute for freedom. “Pro-India politicians have turned into political leaches, sucking every drop of our blood to satisfy their masters in Delhi,” he said.
Hurriyat (G) chairman further said, “Election drama and the multi-faced political stooges pose as our saviours to fetch them votes in the name of roads, electricity and water, but in reality they are the people who strengthen the unholy bond of slavery so nation as a whole should desist from any support to them. Our movement has become so precious that no perk and privilege can compel us for any compromise.”
Stressing upon people in general and youth in particular, the pro-freedom leader said, “We need to strengthen our faith and protect our civil, social, religious and human liberties, avoid misdeeds and nourish the Islamic culture in our homes and society without indulging in sectarian hatred and social evils.”
