Tributes paid to Sheikh Abdullah on 25th death anniversary

Srinagar, Sep 8 (UNI) The 25th death anniversary of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah was today observed in the Kashmir valley.

The main function was held at his graveyard at Naseem Bagh on the banks of Dal Lake near holy Hazratbal shrine.

Hundreds of National Conference leaders and workers offered fateha to the late leader.

Former Chief Minister, his son Dr Farooq Abdullah and his grand son Umar Abdullah, NC President offered floral tributes.

Jammu and Kashmir Governor Lt Gen (Retd) S K Sinha also paid rich tributes to late Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah describing him as visionary who strove peace and amity between various communities all his life.

In a message on his death anniversary, the Governor said late Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah upheld the high values of secularism and composite culture of the state at the time of partition when communal frenzy had engulfed the sub-continent, under his dynamic leadership, the people of Jammu and Kashmir gave a befitting reply to the tribal raid in 1947.

The Contribution of Sheikh Sahib in building Naya Kashmir has been immense, he said and referred to his pioneering role in introducing land reforms.

The Governor said late Sheikh was the tallest leader of Kashmir who inspired and guided the people of Jammu and Kashmir and lead them to an era of democracy and social justice.

Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad visited the mausoleum of former Chief Minister Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah this morning and paid floral tributes to the late leader on his 25th death anniversary.

The Chief Minister also offered fateha at the mazar.

Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Mehboob Iqbal and IGP Kashmir, S M Sahai were among the other dignitaries who paid floral tributes to the late leader on the occasion.

UNI