India

Geelani calls for shutdown in Valley on Modi's arrival

PNS

Hardline separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani has called for shutdown in Kashmir on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit to Jammu & Kashmir. The BJP insiders say that Modi will address separate rallies in Srinagar and Jammu on November 21 and 22. Geelani has called for a shutdown on November 20.

Sources said BJP workers have geared-up to ensure massive participation in the rallies. Geelani has condemned the arrest of many youths in Kashmir ahead of the Assembly elections.