Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 8: J&K National Conference today paid glorious tribute to Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on the occasion of his 42nd death anniversary in a function held at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan, Jammu.
Early in the morning, Quran Khawani was performed at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan, Jammu and organized by G H Malik, senior leader in which special prayer was offered for the peace to the departed soul.
Rattan Lal Gupta, NC Provincial president, highlighted Sheikh Abdullah’s contributions to improve the conditions for the weaker and downtrodden sections of society. Describing Sheikh Abdullah as one of tallest and visionary leaders of the era of Mahatma Gandhi and Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan, Rattan Lal said that his secular and progressive outlook would continue to be a source of inspiration for generations. “The best tribute to Sher-e-Kashmir will be to strengthen amity among Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs,” said Gupta and urged the party workers to take pledge to uphold and preserve the legacy of amity, brotherhood and communal harmony bequeathed by Sheikh Abdullah.
Babu Rampaul, former Minister and Central Zone President, in his address, highlighted Sheikh Abdullah’s dedication to fighting for the rights of oppressed sections of society, regardless of caste, creed, or religion.
Sheikh Bashir Ahmad. Provincial Secretary Jammu, in his tribute said that Sheikh Mohd Abdullah shall be remembered for his contributions forever as he has worked to uplift downtrodden and poor people.
Those who were present, included : Bushan Lal Bhat (former MLC), Pardeep Bali (Provincial Secretary), Vijay Lochan (Chairman SC Cell), Abdul Gani Teli (Chairman OBC Cell), Satwant Kour Dogra, Surjeet Singh Manhas, Vijay Laxami Datta, Naresh Bittu, Rakesh Singh Raka, Rita Gupta, Dilshad Malik, Ashok Kumar Attri , Nar Singh, Dr Vikas, Master Aslam, Vikram Puri,Waris Gill, Daljeet Sharma, Tejinder Singh, Som Raj Taroch, Jatinder Kumar, Rajesh Pargotra, Nirmal Singh, Jatin Bhat, Jatinder Singh Lucky, Sewak Singh (Rtd SSP), Suresh Kotwal, Joginder Kour, Raj Kour, Dr Subash Chander Sharma, Karan Singh and others.
All the districts of Jammu Province observed 42nd death anniversary of Sher-e-Kashmir and paid rich tribute to the great leader at their respective headquarters.
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