Farooq, Omar pay tribute to Mian Bashir on his death anniversary

Excelsior Correspondent

SRINAGAR, Aug 13: National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah today paid glowing tribute to renowned spiritual figure and veteran Gujjar leader Mian Bashir Ahmed Larvi Naqshband on his first death anniversary.
The duo said that Mian Bashir Ahmed’s struggle and efforts in bringing the deprived and marginalized sections of society into the region’s mainstream continue to remain unparalleled till this date.
“A man of profound knowledge, superior integrity and unparalleled dynamism, he was deeply concerned about the socio-political and economic emancipation of our Gujjar brethren. His contribution in the upliftment of marginalized, and underprivileged sections of our society particularly Gujjars will inspire many in the future as well,” Dr Farooq said.
Omar Abdullah, in his remembrance message, said: “During his lifetime, Baba Ji carried forward the valuable heirloom of family traditions, which were handed over to him from generation after generation. On his 1st death anniversary, I pay my earnest tribute to his departed soul and pray to Almighty Allah to grant him an exalted position in Jannat. Baba Ji had made peace building his lifelong mission. His efforts towards strengthening the bonds of amity, and brotherhood among different sections of society in J&K will be remembered for all the times to come.”
Among others, NC General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar, Addl General Secretary Sheikh Mustafa Kamal, Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq, Party MPs Muhammad Akbar Lone, Hasnain Masoodi, senior leaders Choudhary Muhammad Ramzan, Abdul Rahim Rather, Mubarak Gul, Sakina Itoo, Shameema Firdous, , Sajad Kichloo, Khalid Najeeb Suharwardhy, Javed Rana, Ali Muhammad Dar, Dr Bashir Ahmed Veeri, Javed Dar, Aijaz Jan, Salman Ali Sagar and other functionaries also paid rich tributes to Mian Bashir Ahmed on his death anniversary.