Srinagar January 06::(KNS)   J&K Peoples Conference paid rich tributes to Late Mufti Mohammad Syed, former Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir on his fifth death anniversary.

In a remembrance gathering to commemorate Late Mufti sahib, PC leaders recalled him as a visionary and inspiring political figure from Jammu & Kashmir, who showed dedication and unwavering commitment towards the welfare of people of J&K.
“Mufti sahib was a self-respecting, seasoned and thinking politician. Irrespective of the differing political spaces that we occupy, he rose above party politics and was extremely respectful in his dealings with us. His untimely death has left a huge void in the politics of J&K”, the leaders said as per a party statement.

They further said that Mufti sahib was passionate about politics as a tool of reform and relentlessly strived for the development of all the regions of J&K.
“He envisioned a unified, inclusive, pluralistic and progressive J&K. His strenuous and relentless efforts in building bridges and contributions towards the socio-political empowerment of people of Jammu and Kashmir have been tremendous. We pray for eternal peace to his soul’, the statement added.

The remembrance gathering was attended by PC Chairman Sajad Lone, senior VP Abdul Gani Vakil, General Secretary Imran Ansari, Provincial President Mohammad Abbas Wani, Abid Ansari, Bashir Ahmad Dar, Raja AIjaz Ali, Irfan Paditpori and Adnan Ashraf Mir.(KNS)