Anantnag, Apr 21 (KNS): The 3rd death anniversary of Late Haji Abdul Gani Shah veeri was observed at Anantnag today.
Besides National Conference, many literary and social organizations including Maraz Adbi Sangam , Bazmi Khadim, Civil Society and CPI M paid rich tributes to late political , Social and religious leader.
A Function was held at the official residence of Dr. Bashir Ahmad Veeri in which people from different walks of life paid rich tributes to Haji Abdul Gani Shah veeri and highlighted his contributions for the people of the state.
Veeri sb was a man of principles. Being closely associated with Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah, struggled for the emancipation of common masses including peasantry. Veeri Sahib was incarcerated several times during pelbesite demand from 1953 onwards. Such was the impact of his popularity on ground that he defeated former CM Mufti Mohammad Syed twice and remained representative of Bijbehara for three consecutive times.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel 
Among others who spoke on the occasion include NC Leaders Peerzada Gulam Ahmad Shah, Dr. Shafi, MLA Pahalgam Altaf Kaloo, MLA Home Shali Bug Abdul Majeed Larmi, Sabdar Ali Khab ( Kulgam ) Shabir Kulay ( Shopian) Gulam Mohiud Din ( CPIM) Journalist Murtaza Shubli, Writer and Poet Aijaz Gh. Mohammad Laloo & Farooq Shameeri and many other persons.
Earlier floral tributes were paid at the MAZAR of Late Haji Sahab and a DUAAIYA MAJLIS was held at Veeri.
NC Leader Sakina Itoo paid rich tributes to late leader
telephonically and described the late leader as a legend and a guide.
His son and NC Leader Dr. Bashir Ahmad Veeri thanked all the participants for making the Function a memorable by their presence. (KNS)