Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 18: The Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today paid rich tributes to the six former Legislators from the State, who died in the recess between the last Session of the Assembly and the commencement of the Budget Session today. Speaking during the Obituary Reference in the Legislative Assembly, the Chief Minister said all the deceased Legislators had been his companions who served people and the State throughout their lives. Recalling the contribution of Abdul Gani Goni, ex-Speaker and Ambassador, the Chief Minister described him as a great person who held several Constitutional posts during his distinguished career. "I remember him as someone who always had a smiling face," the Chief Minister said. Paying homage to late Abdul Salam Deva, the Chief Minister said his contribution in public life is remembered even today. "He was a simple person who always highlighted the issues connected with the weaker sections of the society," he added. Describing former Minister Moulvi Iftikhar Hussain Ansari as a multi-faceted personality, the Chief Minister said the void left behind by him will be difficult to fill. "Besides being a suave politician, Ansari Saheb was a forceful orator whose Yaum-e-Ashura sermons on television left you riveted," he added. The Chief Minister also remembered the immense contributions made by Om Prakash Chopra and Master Lal Chand, ex-MLAs and Nasrullah, former MLC, in the field of politics as illustrious lawmakers. A two-minute silence was also observed as a mark of respect to the departed souls. |