SRINAGAR: Firebrand National Conference leader, Shiekh Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday said New Delhi was harbouring senior separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani to weaken NC in Jammu and Kashmir.
“Not only Pakistan but New Delhi is also providing monetary assistance to Geelani and other like-minded separatist leaders to uproot National Conference form the political map of the State,” Kamal told a local news agency, CNS.
Mr Kamal alleged that Mr Geelani, whose nine-month long house detention ended on Tuesday, was released to persuade supporters of Jamat-e-Islami to caste vote in favour of opposition Peoples Democratic Party in the forthcoming Parliament and Assembly Elections.
“Geelani and company will now visit NC bastions to enforce election boycott and would urge upon Jamat-e-Islami supporters and leaders to help PDP during elections,” he said.
The NC leader alleged that the PDP and Jamat-e-Islami are “hand in glove” while Geelani is playing a key role in strengthening their bond.
“They should know that they can’t uproot NC as it is the only party in Jammu and Kashmir which has a strong base. Geelani, Jamat-e-Islami or PDP will never succeed in their designs.”
Mr Geelani could not be reached for a reaction.
