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Poonch, July 24- Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad attended the Nimaz-e-jinaza (funeral prayers) of late legislator, G. M. Jan here today. Former Chief Minister and MP, Dr. Farooq Abdullah was also with him.
Soon after his arrival here, the Chief Minister visited the house of Jan and met the bereaved family members. He conveyed his heartfelt sympathies and expressed solidarity with them in their hour of grief.
Later, Azad joined the funeral procession of the deceased MLA.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister paid rich tributes to late Jan and described him as an exceptional person who loved everybody and was loved by all. He said notwithstanding the fact that he came from a particular political party, people from all faiths and political groups would go to him for solution to their problems. He said there were very few persons whose death was mourned by one and all. The funeral procession joined by at least one member of every household in the town was an indication of his popularity, he said.
The Chief Minister said the passing away of Jan was not a loss to his friends and family alone. The entire State was grieved over his death, he said and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.
Dr. Farooq Abdullah also paid rich tributes to Jan.
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