Srinagar, September 12:(KNS) The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President, Member of Parliament from Srinagar Dr Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Mr. Omar Abdullah on Sunday expressed grief over the demise of Doyen of Kashmiri literature, ace poet, former Secretary Cultural Academy and Sahitya Academy Awardee Dr. Aziz Hajni.
In his condolence message, Dr Farooq said, “To my profound sorrow and shock, head the sad news of passing away of ace litterateur, and a staunch advocate of Kashmiri language Prof. Aziz Hajni. With his roots in Kashmiri literature, he played a role in bringing the contemporary sensibility to Kashmiri poetry. He represented the loftiest ideals of the poetic traditions of Kashmir with utmost respect for local values and traditions. A scholar, a critic-par excellence and a legendary writer his labor for introduction of Kashmiri language in schools is unparallel. I pay my tributes to him. I pray to almighty to grant him highest echelons in Jannat and forbearance to the bereaved family, admirers and his friends to bear the inconsolable loss,” he said.
While expressing grief on the demise of noted literature, Omar Abdullah said, “Received the news of Hajni Sahib’s sad demise with shock and sorrow. A Doyen of Kashmiri literature, his demise has created a void in the literary circles of Kashmir, which will be unattainable to fill for the years to come. An ardent advocate of Kashmiri language, his absence will be felt ominously in academic, and literary quarters, I pay my earnest tributes to him and pray to almighty to grant him highest stations in Jannat.”he said.
Meanwhile Party General Secretary Haji Ali Muhammad Sagar, Additional General Secretary Dr. Sheikh Mustafa Kamal, Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani, Senior leader Abdul Rahim Rather, Party MP Muhammad Akbar Lone, spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar and others have also expressed profound grief over the demise of Hajni Sahib, prayed for peace to his soul and much needed strength to his grieved family to bear the inconsolable loss. (KNS)