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ISLAMABAD,(APP): Chairman of All Parties Hurriyet
Conference, Syed Ali Gilani has revealed that the martyred mujahid
commander, Burhan Wani spoke to him over phone ahead of his
killing by Indian troops.
According to KMS, Ali Gilani, who is under house arrest,
while addressing protestors through a window of his house at
Hyderpora in Srinagar quoted Burhan Wani as having said, “We are
fighting on our front and we believe Hurriyet leaders, too, are
committed to their job.”
Asking people to remain steadfast, the APHC Chairman paid
tributes to Burhan Wani and said, “It was because of his honesty
and commitment that Burhan achieved martyrdom and world is witness
as how lakhs of people attended his funeral.”
The octogenarian leader credited the current uprising to the
martyrdom of Burhan. “It was because of sacrifice of the 22-year-
old youth that Kashmir is up against India again,” he said.
Appealing people to follow the protest programme with religious
zeal, Syed Ali Gilani said, “We are fighting a big power but our
commitment and sacrifices will defeat it.”
On the occasion, he impressed upon people to open and
strengthen charity fund (Bait-ul-Maal) for the needy and
destitute. “If we make system of Bait-ul-Maal a success, I swear
that no Kashmiri will sleep empty stomach,” he said. He asked
people to take care of those who work hand-to-mouth. “It is a big
and long struggle,” he said, “So it is responsibility of rich and
affluent people to ensure distribution of essential items amongst
those who are needy.”
Hundreds of people had gathered in a park adjacent to Syed
Ali Gilani’s residence where they listened to the ailing leader.
It was second time in last few days that he addressed public
gatherings when Kashmir is under curfew.
Meanwhile, a Sikh delegation from Tral met Syed Ali Gilani
and assured him of their full support in the ongoing freedom
struggle. The Sikh delegation apprised him of the miscreant
elements, who are trying to harass the community members to harm
the Sikh-Muslim brotherhood in the territory.