Ex-separatist leader urges Kashmiris to integrate into India, deems Hurriyat Conference "irrelevant."

Former separatist leader Bilal Gani Lone has turned his back on the separatist movement, calling the Hurriyat Conference "irrelevant" and urging Kashmiri youth to accept India's dominance and integrate into its democratic system. He emphasizes the need for education, health, and employment over violence, marking a significant shift in Kashmir's political landscape. Lone criticizes Pakistan for causing divisions and regrets the lost opportunities for progress in Kashmir.