Srinagar, 01 June(KNS): Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President, Member of Parliament from Srinagar Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Mr. Omar Abdullah expressed profound grief and sorrow over the demise of former Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Surface Transport and Chemicals and three time Member of Parliament from Ladakh P Namgyal.

While expressing grief over the demise of Namgyal, Party President said, “I express my sympathies to the mournful family in their hour of grief, I also pray for peace for the departed soul. He actively associated himself in bringing social reforms and promotion of cultural activities in Ladakh. The people of Ladakh benefited immensely under his stewardship and guidance. I also express my solidarity with his family and followers on their bereavement.”

Namgyal ushered in an era of development in Ladakh, he had deep conviction for secular ideals, he will be remembered for sheer amount of good work, which he rendered while serving the country and the people of Ladakh in various capacities, Party Vice President said while expressing sorrow over Namgyal’s demise. “His contribution to wildlife preservation and environment protection in Ladakh is immense. I pray for eternal repose to his departed soul, and much needed strength to the mournful family. I also express unison with his followers, friends and family in their hour of grief,” he said.

Among others party’s Chief Spokesperson Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani, Qamar Ali Akhoon, Hanifa Jan, District President Leh P Anchuk, Tsten Namgyal, Councilor Leh P. Wangdam, Nazir Khan have also expressed grief over the demise of Mr. Namgyal. The functionaries have prayed for peace to the departed soul and much needed strength to the mournful family.(KNS)