Kashmir an example of sectarian unity: Farooq

Excelsior Correspondent
BUDGAM , May 20: National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah today said that Kashmir was an example of sectarian unity and brotherhood and would continue to offer hope and inspiration to the world in the future.
While addressing people at the Chaharum of Begum Late Aga Syed Al-Safvi Al-Moosvi, Dr. Farooq Abdullah highlighted the contribution of Late Aga Sahib in forging ties of unity and brotherhood between the Shia and Sunni communities in Kashmir.
He expressed solidarity with Senior NC Leader Aga Mehmood over the demise of his mother.
“Kashmir is truly a remarkable island of sectarian unity  and brotherhood. We have always believed in living in peace and harmony as brothers. This has been recorded in golden letters by numerous historians and Kashmir will continue to be a harbinger of amity. Late Aga Syed Al-Safvi Al-Moosvi was a remarkable personality and had a close association with Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, with whom he shared a mutual vision of sectarian unity and brotherhood. National Conference continues to be the guardian of this spirit of brotherhood”, NC President said.
The Party President prayed for the prosperity of the State and implored people to work hard to safeguard the State’s interests and dignity.
Dr. Farooq Abdullah was accompanied by NC General Secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar, NC Additional General Secretary Dr. Sheikh Mustafa Kamaal, NC Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani, Senior NC Leader and MLA Budgam Aga Syed Ruhullah and NC Central Zone President MLC Ali Mohammad Dar besides various senior party leaders and office bearers.