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| NC pays homage to Sheikh Abdullah on 39th death anniversary | | |  EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Sept 8: National Conference leaders today paid glorious tributes to Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah on his 39th death anniversary and took pledge to uphold and preserve the legacy of amity, brotherhood and communal harmony bequeathed by the towering leader of the sub-continent. “Strengthening the bonds of amity and brotherhood will be biggest tribute to Sher-i-Kashmir, who strived all his life for harmony among different segments of society and unity between the regions and sub-regions of Jammu and Kashmir”, Provincial Presiden Devender Singh Rana said while leading the party cadre and leadership in paying homage to Sheikih at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhavan here this morning.
Describing Sher-e-Kashmir as one of tallest leaders of the era of Mahatma Gandhi and Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan, the Provincial President said his secular and progressive outlook will continue to be a source of inspiration for generations.Speaking on the occasion, former minister and senior leader Mr Ajay Kumar Sadhotra recalled the contribution of Sheikh Sahib in ensuring equal opportunities of progress and development to all, saying he was a strong proponent of satiating the peculiar aspirations of the people of all the regions and sub-regions, irrespective of caste, creed and religion. Sadhotra said Sheikh struggled all his life for strengthening communal bonds between various sections of the society.
In his tributes, Rattan Lal Gupta described Sheikh a visionary, who worked towards the political empowerment of people and laid sound foundations for the state to progress and develop.
Former minister and State Secretary Syed Mushtaq Ahmed Bukhari lauded the crucial role of Sheikh Sahib in strengthening the bonds of amity, brotherhood and tranquility. He said his vision and far sight helped J&K to grow as a vibrant entity.
Recalling the contribution of Sheikh Sahib in ameliorating the lot of weaker sections of society, former minister and Chairman SC OBC Cell Babu Rampal said that the role of the late leader for working for a society based on equality and social-justice.
Provincial Youth National Conference President Ajaz Jan described Sheikh as a leader of global stature who believed in a just society where people belonging to all the religions enjoy equal opportunities of progress. Former minister and senior leader Abdul Gani Malik, while paying tribute to Sher-i-Kashmir said his contribution to the governance of the State will always be an inspiration to again put Jammu and Kashmir on the path of peace, progress and prosperity. Earlier, flower tributes were paid to the late leader and Quran Khwani held at Sher-i-Kashmir Bhavan.
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