Is Hurriyat Conference Irrelevant? Bilal Lone Speaks Out

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Key Takeaways
- Bilal Lone calls for a reevaluation of the Hurriyat Conference's role.
- Kashmiris should seek their place within India.
- Pakistan must play a constructive role in Kashmir.
- The younger generation should embrace a new political perspective.
- End the politics of exploitation in Kashmir.
Srinagar, July 19 (NationPress) Bilal Lone, a prominent separatist leader and the son of the late senior separatist figure Abdul Gani Lone, stated on Saturday that the Hurriyat Conference has lost its relevance and that it is essential for the people of Kashmir to seek their rightful place within India.
Bilal Lone, who is also the younger brother of Sajad Gani Lone, a former minister and the head of the Peoples Conference (NC), expressed in an interview today that the Hurriyat Conference is accountable for its own diminishing significance, asserting that the body has become ineffective.
He held Pakistan responsible for the turmoil in Kashmir, emphasizing that his shift in perspective is driven by the aspirations of the younger generation of Kashmiris, whom he encouraged to view India as a significant power.
Bilal highlighted the importance of the current generation understanding the realities of the last 35 years in Kashmir, stating that the politics of exploitation must cease.
While acknowledging that the people of Kashmir once placed their trust in the Hurriyat Conference, he remarked that the organization is currently non-existent, and it is time for the populace to embrace transformation.
He criticized Pakistan for making empty promises and insisted that it should adopt a more constructive role in facilitating Kashmir's development instead of exacerbating the situation.
Bilal claimed he has no regrets about opposing India but expressed sorrow over not achieving tangible results.
He clarified that his shift in position is not motivated by a desire to become chief minister but rather stems from a commitment to a sincere political process.