Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 5: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference today paid glowing tributes to Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah on his 120th birth anniversary at SK Bhawan, Jammu. The function was chaired by Rattan Lal Gupta Provincial president for Jammu.
The commemorative event was led by senior leader and Satish Sharma Cabinet Minister, offered floral tributes to the iconic leader.
”Satish Sharma highlighted the achievements of the Omar Abdullah Government, noting that it had presented the first full budget for J&K since the loss of statehood, earmarked Rs 815 crore for agriculture, initiated the establishment of a J&K Skill & Entrepreneurship University, restored the historic Darbar Move, approved one-time age relaxation for JKCCE-2025 aspirants, and revised the reservation policy, which now awaits final approval from the Lieutenant Governor. He added that initiatives such as free transport for women and enhanced ration quotas mark a decisive shift toward governance focused on welfare and inclusive development. Lal Gupta said, “Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah’s transformed the destiny of Jammu & Kashmir by replacing fear with hope and inequality with opportunity. His land reforms empowered the poor, his politics gave dignity to the unheard, and his vision laid the foundation of modern Kashmir.”
Prominent among them present included-Sheikh Bashir Ahmad, Babu Rampal, Bimla Luthra, Chaman Lal Bhagat, Deepinder Kour, Pardeep Bali; Ayub Malik, Vijay Lochan, Dr. Gafoor, Ankush Abrol, Satwant Kour Dogra, Abdul Gani Teli, TP Singh Aman, Rakesh Singh, Chander Mohan Sharma, Raghvir Singh Manhas, Naresh Bittu and others.
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