Srinagar August 13 (KNS): The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah Saturday paid glowing tributes to renowned spiritual figure and veteran Gujjar leader Mian Bashir Ahmed Larvi Naqshband on his first death anniversary.

The duo said that Baba Ji’s struggle and efforts in bringing the deprived and marginalized sections of society into the region's mainstream  continue to remain unparalleled till this date.

“A man of profound knowledge, superior integrity and unparalleled dynamism, he was deeply concerned about the socio-political and economic emancipation of our Gujjar brethren. His contribution in the upliftment  of marginalized, and underprivileged sections of our society particularly Gujjars will inspire many in the future as well,” Dr Farooq said.

Omar Abdullah in his remembrance message said, “During his lifetime, Baba Ji carried forward the valuable heirloom of family traditions, which were handed over to him from generation after generation. On his 1st death anniversary, I pay my earnest tributes to his departed soul and pray to Almighty Allah to grant him an exalted position in Jannat. Baba Ji had made peace building his lifelong mission. His efforts towards strengthening the bonds of amity, and brotherhood among different sections of society in J&K will be remembered for all the times to come.”

Among others Party General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar, Addl General Secretary Sheikh Mustafa Kamal, Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq, Party MPs Muhammad Akbar Lone, Hasnain Masoodi, Senior leaders Choudhary Muhammad Ramzan, Abdul Rahim Rather, Mubarak Gul, Sakina Itoo, Shameema Firdous, , Sajad Kichloo, Khalid Najeeb Suharwardhy, Javed Rana, Zone Presidents Ali Muhammad Dar, Dr Bashir Ahmed Veeri, Javed Dar, YNC PPs Aijaz Jan, Salman Ali Sagar, district Presidents, Media, YNC and minority functionaries have also paid rich tributes to Baba Ji on his first death anniversary.(KNS)