Geelani, Syed Ali Shah Geelani (Syed Ali Shah Geelani)

Syed Ali Shah Geelani was a prominent separatist leader in Jammu and Kashmir, India. He was born on September 29, 1929, and became a key figure advocating for the region's independence from India or its merger with Pakistan. Geelani was known for his firm stance on Kashmiri nationalism and played a significant role in the All Parties Hurriyat Conference, which seeks to represent various pro-independence groups. He spent much of his later life under house arrest and passed away on September 1, 2021. His legacy is marked by both strong support and significant controversy.