Srinagar, Jan 06 (KNS): J&K Peoples Conference President Sajad Gani Lone paid rich tributes to Late Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, former Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir on his sixth death anniversary.

"I shared a personal relationship with Mufti sahib and was fortunate to get an opportunity to work under him. I will fondly remember his compassionate mentorship and his desire to share his experiences with the younger generations. He was an inspiring figure and a great teacher. I personally learnt a lot from him. I pray his soul rests in eternal peace", he said.

He 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.

"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", he added. (KNS)