Srinagar, Mar 30 (KNS): Noted Socio-political leader Sardar Janak Singh Sodhi of Baramulla on Saturday joined National Conference here at the Gupkar Residence of party president Dr. Farooq Abdullah.

Among others party vice president Omar Abdullah, provincial president Nasir Aslam Wani, and Sardar Jagjeet Singh Azad were also present.

Terming Sardar Janak Singh’s joining the party fold as second home coming, party vice president said, “Janak Singh Ji has immensely contributed for the preservation of inter communal bonhomie of the state. His role in furthering the cause of inter-religious harmony is immense. Once in power we will ensure speedy redressal of the grievances of Sikh Community.”

Meanwhile Party President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and additional general secretary Dr. Sheikh Mutufa Kamal participated in the Nimaz- e- Jinazah of the daughter of late Sheikh Abdul Hamed of Soura. The duo prayed for peace to the soul of departed and strength to the grief stricken family to bear the loss. (KNS)