Jammu, Nov 27 (KNS): National Conference President and former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah on Sunday paid floral tributes to veteran leader Girdhari Lal Dogra, describing his as a legendary politician who worked tirelessly for upliftment of poor and progress of Jammu and Kashmir.
“Dogra Sahib has left an indelible mark of public service and he continues to be remembered as a towering leader for his tremendous connect with the masses”, Dr Abdullah said while leading people in offering tributes to the late leader on his 29th death anniversary.
Dr Abdullah said that Dogra is among the few leaders of the State whose contribution towards its development is remembered even now. “As a true democrat, he had earned a niche for himself and endeared so much among the people that he never lost any election”, the former Chief Minister said, adding that he was an institution in himself, who worked till his last breath to ensure that whoever knocks at his door, gets justice. His reach out to the people had been exemplary, he maintained.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
“Such people are rare, who keep aside politics and treat everyone equal, irrespective of caste, creed, colour or regional affiliation”, the NC President said, adding that he will always remain an inspiration for younger generation of political activists, who really want to serve the people and the state by giving their best. He said Dogra Sahib had unflinching faith in secularism and all his life he worked for strengthening the bonds of amity and brotherhood between various segments of society.
Paying tributes to Dogra, Provincial President Devender Singh Rana said history will always remember him as a dedicated, self-less and public spirited leader, who envisioned Jammu and Kashmir as a peaceful abode for all, irrespective of their regional or religious affiliations.
Dr. Farooq Abdullah and others paid floral tributes to the legendary leader in presence of his younger daughter, Nidhi Dogra. (KNS)