Farooq, Omar, others pay tribute to Sadiq Ali

Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Apr 18: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, president and Member of Parliament from Srinagar Dr Farooq Abdullah and party vice president Omar Abdullah today paid glowing tribute to the party stalwart, noted poet, writer, an active environmentalist and the longest serving treasurer of NC, Sadiq Ali on his 11th death anniversary.
While paying tribute to the late leader, Farooq said, “A notable example of a real representative of the people, grown from the people, with extraordinary capacity, ability and devotion to his task, Sadiq Ali Sahib also championed the environmental causes. On his 11th death anniversary, I pay rich tribute to him, praying to almighty to alleviate his stations in Jannat.”
Omar Abdullah, while paying tribute to Sadiq Ali said, “Late Sadiq Sahib undoubtedly inspired a tremendous amount of awe and respect among the party rank and file. His leadership capabilities were in tune with the 21th century. His willingness to reach out to people, his literary acumen, his profound concern for the environment and his insight into politics and development issues made him a standout from the rest of the politicians. On his 11th death anniversary, I pay my earnest tribute to him,” he said.
Party general secretary Ali Mohd Sagar, addl general secretary Dr Sheikh Mustafa Kamal, Party treasurer Shammi Oberoi, Provincial president Nasir Aslam Wani, senior leaders Abdul Rahim Rather, Choudhary Mohd Ramzan, Mian Altaf, Mubarak Gul, Sakina Itoo, State women’s wing president Shameema Firdous, Party MPs Akbar Lone, Hasnain Masoodi; deputy chief spokesperson Dr Gagan Baghat, state spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar, social media head Sarah Hayat Shah; deputy political secretary to VP Mudassir Shahmiri, Provincial YNC presidents Aijaz Jan, Salman Ali Sagar; Provincial spokesperson Ifra Jan, Provincial women’s wing presidents Sabiya Qadri, Satwant Kour Dogra, Yashwardhan Singh and others also paid rich tribute to the party stalwart Sadiq Ali on his death anniversary.