Abdul Ghani Bhat

Prof. Abdul Ghani Bhat, a prominent Kashmiri political leader and former chairman of the Hurriyat Conference, passed away at the age of 89. He was known for advocating dialogue between India and Pakistan to resolve the longstanding Kashmir conflict and played a significant role in Kashmiri politics, transitioning from mainstream electoral politics to a leadership position in the Hurriyat in the 1990s. Bhat was respected for his scholarly approach, often quoting Persian poets, and was recognized as a voice of moderation in a tumultuous political landscape.