“I was associated with Hurriyat Conference and separatist politics for the past 35 years and felt proud for working with that. Today, I am joining the PDP and it is also a proud moment for me,” Geelani said.He told reporters that PDP is the only party that has touched all the issues concerning the people in J&K. “PDP has been demanding resolution of the Kashmir issue, release of jailed youth, end to suppression and other atrocities. The party’s agenda impressed me.”Responding to a question, Geelani said Kashmir issue can only be resolved politically and not through guns. Asked if he would contest polls, he said, “My aim is not to contest elections but raise public issues and work for them.”
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