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 Finance Minister Mr Shafi Mohd Uri speaking on the occasion of 93rd birth anniversary of Sheikh Mohd Abdullah at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan in Jammu on Saturday. Other prominent leaders including Mr Bodh Raj Bali, P N Raju, Bashir Ahmed Kitchloo and Ajay Sadhotra also seen on the dias. -Excelsior/Ashok Rich
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Rich tributes paid to Sheikh Abdullah Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 5: The 93rd birth anniversary of late Sheikh Mohd Abdullah was celebrated in various parts of Jammu and large number of people paid their homage to the former Chief Minister of the state. At Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan, prominent leaders of National Conference, including some Ministers in Farooq Cabinet, paid their tribute to the leader—also known as Sher-e-Kashmir. The function was organised under the chairmanship of Mr P N Raju, provincial president of J&K National Conference and Mr Rattan Lal Gupta acted as stage secretary. Paying homage to Mr Abdullah, Finance Minister Mr Shafi Mohd Uri highlighted the role of Sher-e-Kashmir as the principal architect of modern Jammu and Kashmir. Mr Uri said that at the time when even Congress succumbed to pressure of communal forces and agreed on the partition of country, Sheikh Abdullah and his National Conference stood firmly and refused the two nation theory. "He made accession of Jammu and Kashmir with Indian Union despite the state being a Muslim majority," he said. He cautioned that some anti national forces were still trying to divide people on the basis of language, region and caste. But, he added "National Conference had has struggled against such forces and will continue its fight against these elements". Going a bit off the topic, Mr Shafi Uri hit the Central Government for providing Rs 700 cr less in the current plan of Jammu and Kashmir and alleged that the state was facing a financial crunch only because of New Delhi. "Even security expenditure has additional burden of Rs 800 cr on the state exchequer," he said. Speaker of the State Assembly Mr Abdul Ahad Vakil, while speaking on the occasion, cautioned people against the anti national elements inside the state. He urged National Conference activists to strengthen the party and fight unitedly against the disruptive forces. Industry Minister Mr Bodh Raj Bali lauded the role of late Abdullah and described him a legend. "Baba-e-Quom’s whole life was dedicated in the service of poor and downtrodden masses," said Mr Bali. Describing him a great statesman, he said that "Sher—Kashmir was the first to initiate land reforms in the country,". Revenue Minister Mr Ali Mohd Naik paid his tribute to late Sheikh Mohd Abdullah by describing him greatest promoter of secularism. Mahatma "Gandhi had seen Sher-e-Kashmir as only ray of hope when the entire Indian sub-continent was facing communal riots," he said and added that true homage to late Abdullah is to carry forward the mission which he had undertaken during his life. Minister for School Education Mr Mohd Sharif Tariq claimed that situation has improved on the front of militancy since the installation of Farooq Government. He further said that the National Conference Government was committed to fulfill it promises made to people of the state. The Minister said that providing employment was on priority of the State Government. Chairman, Legislative Council, Mr H S Bali highlighted the role and achievements of late Sheikh Mohd Abdullah while referring to land reforms in the state. He also stressed on unity among all communities to face the threat across the border. MLC Harbans Singh said that Sher-e-Kashmir spent his whole life for the rights of common masses. He criticised former Home Minister and senior Congress leader Mr Mufti Mohd Sayeed for advocating of talks with gun yielding militants. Senior National Conference leader Mr R S Chib, while speaking on the occasion, said that the Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah was following the strides of Sher-e-Kashmir." Only National Conference under the leadership of Farooq Abdullah can solve all the miseries of common masses," he asserted. Mr Janak Raj Gupta described Sheikh Abdullah as a great leader and said that he was not an individual personality but an institution. Prominent among others who attended the function included Messrs Bashir Ahmed Kitchloo, Ajay Sadhotra, Bimla Luthra, Begam Zubeda Salaria, Govind Ram Sharma, Chander Mohan Sharma, Mirza Rashid, Taranjeet Singh Tony, Sunil Dimple, MS Gill and Amar Nath Meanwhile, reports reaching here added that the birth anniversary of late Sheikh Abdullah was also celebrated in other parts of the state. A function was organised at Government Girls High School Satwari Cantt to commemorate the celebration. Chairman, Legislative Council Mr H S Bali was the chief guest and students of various schools participated in the function. The students also organised a rally carrying placard depicting various aspects of the life history of Mr Abdullah. Minority Cell of National Conference organised a function in this connection at Subash Nagar. The function was presided over by Mr Rattan Lal Pandita, unit president of Subash Nagar and attended by various people and social organisations. Mr Rattan Lal Gupta, speaking on the occasion, appealed people of the state, especially, the migrant community to strengthen the hands of Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah who was following the foot-prints of Sher-e-Kashmir. State Central Labour Union celebrated the occasion under the leadership of Mr R K Sharma at Swami Vivekananad Chowk. While speaking, Mr Sharma highlighted the works done by late Abdullah. Mr Madan Sharma, general secretary of J&K SCLU urged the Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah for the release of pending COLA and salary of Public Sector employees. Later the SCLU employees organised a march which culminated at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan. The Gujjar Desh Charitable Trust released a special edition of Awaz-e-Gujjar on late Sheikh Mohd Abdullah to mark the 93rd birth celebration of Mr Abdullah. A meeting of Batwals Association was held here today under the chairmanship of Mr Thoru Ram wherein various achievements of late Sheikh Abdullah in development of the state were remembered. According to a press release issued here, MLA and state secretary of CPI(M) Mr M Y Tarigami said that late Sheikh Abdullah dedicated his entire life for the down-trodden and exploited people of the state. He was the true propounder of Kashmiriyat who visualised a perfect social order in his concept of Naya Kashmir, added the release. As per another release, a meeting of the activists of Voice of Displaced Kashmiris was held at the party office to commemorate the 93rd birth anniversary of Sheikh Mohd Abdullah. The speakers, on the occasion, paid rich tributes to the great leader and re-called the role played by Sher-e-Kashmir in 1947 for maintaining the peace and tranquillity in the state. A joint public meeting of Kashmiri migrants was held in this connection at Indira Chowk. Mr B L Bhat, MLC and general secretary of J&K NC Minority Cell while speaking, stressed on the relevance of philosophy of late Abdullah in contest of present political scanario of J&K. He appealed the Kashmiri Pandit community to extend an helping hand to the NC Government in creating a congenial atmosphere favourable for the return of Kashmiri Pandit to the Valley. Those who participated in the meeting included representatives of Milchar Front, United Migrant Front and Nova Soan Kashmir. The Jammu and Kashmir Trade Union Congress convened a meeting of its activists under the chairmanship of Mr Sewa Ram Sharma and Suraj Parkash Sudan, here today at Shastri Nagar in connection with the birth celebration of late Abdullah. As per release, the participants of the meet expressed their views on the life history of Sher-e-Kashmir and said that he was messenger of peace and love. Our Srinagar correspondent adds: Nation Conference leader and MLC Mr Javed Shah in a function organised at Shivpura, Srinagar, paid rich tributes to Sheikh Mohd Abdullah. On the occasion, he distributed rupees one lakh among militancy affected families of the area. He appealed people to follow the path shown by Sher-e-Kashmir for the prosperity and development of the state and stressed the need to strengthen hands of Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah. |
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Polio immunization rally organised at Akhnoor Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 5: To make the Pulse Polio Immunisation Programme (PPIP) on 6th December, 1998 and 17th January, 1999 a success, a rally was organised today at Akhnoor by Rotary Club in collaboration with Health Department. The Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Mr Govind Ram Sharma, was the chief guest. Speaking on the occasion the Minister appealed the people to extend their fullest cooperation in implementation of the PPIP so that dreaded disease like polio could be eliminated. He said that the Government have made elaborate arrangements for the success of the programme. He said that the vaccine and other required equipments have been despatched to all corners of State including remote and far flung areas. For making the programme a success in hilly and border areas, he said, services of Army are being utilised. He appreciated the role of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) particularly Rotary Club for extending their co-operation for making the people oriented schemes successful. Students of various schools participated in the rally and highlighted the importance of making India polio free. Later, the Minister addressed a public rally organised by the National Conference at Akhnoor in connection with the birth anniversary of Late Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah. He said Sheikh Sahib spent his whole life for fighting the cause of communal amity and mutual brotherhood and strived hard to spread education especially among women and introduced revolutionary land reforms. He said the best homage to the departed leader would be to built ‘Naya Kashmir’ according to his dreams and work for upliftment of poor and down trodden. On this occasion, the Minister distributed cheques worth Rs 1.90 lakhs among 19 deserving families under Housing Shelter Upgradation Scheme. |
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CM re-iterates resolve to fulfill all commitments Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 5: The Chief Minister, Dr Farooq Abdullah has reiterated his Government's resolve to fulfill all the commitments made by late Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, for the socio-economic development of the people of all the three regions of the State. The Chief Minister who addressing a public meeting at Nawai Subah Complex convened in connection with the celebration of 93rd birth anniversary of Sher-i-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah here today. Dr Farooq Abdullah, said that same elements are out to malign the National Conference Party by their uterances and our party workers of office bearers are being killed. But, he said, these tactics will not deter us from marching towards the goal of achieving social justice and economic stability in the State. The Chief Minister cautioned the anti-social elements not to indulge in nefarious designs to destablize the peace and tranquality of the State adding that National Conference has always withstood many challenges in the past and would follow the posters of the late Sher-e-Kashmir to thwart the mechinations of the anti-social elements. Earlier, General Secretary National Conference, Sheikh Nazir Ahmed in his speech said that the present Government which has been formed with the thumping majority of the people belonging to all the three regions, has initiated many welfare and developmental schemes for the people and many have been completed and inaugurated. He said the National Conference would make all efforts to get more autonomy for the J&K State. Those who also spoke on the occasion, including Minister for Rural Development and Cooperatives, Dr Abdul Rahim Rather, Education Minister, Mr Abdul Qayoom, PHE Minister, Mr Ali Mohammad Sagar, Forest Minister, Chaudhary Mohammad Ramzan, several Ministers of State, Members of the Legislature and president J&K Muslim Auqaf Trust, Mr G N Kochak. |
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