Jammu, Nov 03 (KNS): National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah and Working President Omar Abdullah on Thursday expressed deep grief over the passing away of former Deputy Chief Minister and veteran leader Mangat Ram Sharma.
In a statement issued to KNS, describing Sharma as a seasoned politician, Dr Abdullah recalled his contribution and role in the challenging political odyssey of Jammu and Kashmir.
Dr Abdullah and Omar Abdullah conveyed their condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for peace to the departed soul.
Provincial President National Conference Devender Singh Rana also condoled the demise of Sharma and described him as identity of Jammu.
“The passing away of Pt Mangat Ram Sharma has created a vacuum which is difficult to fill”, Rana said at a condolence meeting held at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhavan this morning. He recalled contribution of the late leader in the development and welfare of Jammu and Kashmir, saying he strived tirelessly for poor and weaker segments of society.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Former minister and Sr State Vice President Surjeet Singh Slathia besides State Vice Presidents Rattan Lal Gupta and Th Kashmira Singh and State Secretary Th Rachpal Singh also expressed grief over the demise of Pt Mangat Ram Sharma.
A two-minute silence was observed in memory of the late leader.
Those present on the occasion included former legislators Sheikh Bashir Ahmed, Mrs Bimla Luthra and Mrs Deepinder Kour besides Provincial President Women Wing Mrs Satwant Kour Dogra, Provincial Vice Presidents Choudhry Haroon, Jugal Mahajan, Anil Dhar, Co-Chairmen SC/OBC Cell Vijay Lochan and Abdul Gani Teli. District President Jammu Urban Dharamveer Singh Jamwal and others.
Meanwhile, National Conference MLC Dr Bashir Ahmed Veeri has also expressed grief and shock over the demise of Pt Mangat Ram Sharma and conveyed his condolences to bereaved family. (KNS)