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Tehreek-e-Hurriyat Jammu Wa Kashmir ("Movement for Freedom Jammu and Kashmir") is a separatist political party in Jammu and Kashmir, India founded by Syed Ali Shah Geelani. It was founded on 7 August 2004 after Geelani quit his former party Jamaat-e-Islami Kashmir. [1] The Indian government on December 31, 2023 declared the party an ‘Unlawful Association’ under the anti-terror law- the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for a period of five years. [2]

Geelani stated that, when he was released from prison, his former party Jamaat-e-Islami Kashmir "retired" him. He needed to form a party in order to be part of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC). [3] He continued to serve as the Chairman of his faction of APHC, referred to as APHC (G). [1]

On its first foundation day, 7 August 2004, more than 1 lakh people, according to most conservative estimates, gathered at Hyderpora, Srinagar; showing solidarity and commitment to its objectives and goals. In August 2006, instead of a public convention, Tehreek-e-Hurriyat's Central Council decided to organize a convention of members, candidates for membership and the basic members of the party. Need was felt to elaborate the basic goals and objectives of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat in this convention. The convention was scheduled for Sunday to make it easier for the majority of members to participate. The basic objective before the founders of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat is to earn Allah's pleasure through unambiguous service to the basic principles of Islam (Faith), Azadi(Freedom)and Itihad-e-milat (Fraternity). [4]

Ashraf Sehrai was elected as chairman of TeH in 2018 after Geelani stepped down from the post citing ill health and his house detention as reasons. [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 Geelani floats new party, The Statesman, 8 August 2004. ProQuest   284218680
  2. ↑ "Centre declares Geelani's Tehreek-e-Hurriyat unlawful association for five years". The Hindu. 31 December 2023.
  3. ↑ Pak has been with us since 47, The Statesman, 22 February 2005. ProQuest   284204853
  4. ↑ Introduction, Tehreek-e-Hurriyat Jammu Wa Kashmir, retrieved 7 September 2021.
  5. ↑ , Mohammad Ashraf Sehrai Elected As Chairman Of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat.

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