Since then, Geelani has formed his own faction of the Hurriyat called the Tehreek-e-Hurriyat Jammu and Kashmir. On 12 October 2004, he was elected unanimously as its chairman for a period of three years. A 25-member strong "Majlis-e-Shoora" (advisory council) to assist and advise the chairman was also announced on the same day. A statement released by the faction said 21 members were elected to the "shoora" and the chairman was authorised to nominate four members. It also said all 14 districts of the State were duly represented in the "shoora," the highest decision-making body of the organisation. The Geelani reportedly has 16 constituents.