J&K Governor, CM pays tribute to Sheikh Abdullah

Srinagar,September 7 (Scoop News) – The Governor,  N. N. Vohra, today paid rich tribute to Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah on his death anniversary and recalled his notable contribution to the development of the State.

In a message, the Governor described Sheikh Sahib as a tall and visionary leader who nurtured a dream of peace, progress and prosperity in all parts of J&K. He recalled that Sheikh Sahib had worked with eminent national leaders, like Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, and strived throughout his life for strengthening the cherished values of secularism and democracy and socio-economic advancement of the people of J&K. The Governor referred to the crucial Land Reforms pioneered by Sheikh Abdullah, which laid the foundation of equitable development of the State.

The Governor observed that the best tribute which could be paid to this great leader, at this juncture, would be for the people to work with a missionary zeal to revive and strengthen the State’s deep rooted secular traditions, the bonds of communal harmony, brotherhood and amity, for ensuring peace, progress and prosperity in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh regions.

Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah has paid glowing tributes to Sher-i-Kashmir, Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah, on his 28th death anniversary being observed across the State tomorrow.

In his message on the occasion, the Chief Minister recalled the contributions of late Sheikh which made him a permanent component of Kashmir history. He said it was his tireless effort and leadership that galvanized the oppressed people of the State to rise against autocracy and injustice. He said the visionary approach which the late leader adopted won him accolades not only during his times but is cherished even today, after around three decades of his death.

Terming late Sheikh Abdullah as a great revolutionary, the Chief Minister said the land reforms, which benefitted thousands of landless peasants in State under his regime, is still regarded as of unparallel nature in the whole of the country. He said when the whole of sub continent was engulfed in communal flames following partition, it was late Sheikh’s resolve and determination in communal harmony which prompted Mahatma Gandhi to proclaim that he saw ray of hope coming from Kashmir during those tumultuous times.

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