NC pays tribute to Sheikh Abdullah
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 5: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference paid floral tribute to its founder Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah on his 119th birth anniversary during a solemn function held at party office here today.
On this occasion, Surinder Choudhary, Deputy Chief Minister J&K, Javed Rana, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest & Tribal Affairs, Ajay Kumar Sadhotra former Minister participated. The function was presided over by Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial president for Jammu.
Speaking on the occasion, Surinder Choudhary said that upholding secular values is the greatest tribute to Sheikh, one of the most respected leaders of his time in the subcontinent. “We are proud heirs of his remarkable legacy,” he said, highlighting the landmark Land Reforms Act introduced by Sheikh Abdullah, which transformed the lives of farmers by making them owners of their land overnight.
Deputy Chief Minister said Sheikh Abdullah spent 22 years in jail to protect the dignity and aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. His dedication to their rights and self-respect remains an inspiration for all of us, he added. He asserted that the best way to honor Sheikh Abdullah is by fostering unity and harmony among Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs. He urged party workers to pledge their commitment to preserving the legacy of brotherhood and communal harmony that Sheikh left behind.
Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest & Tribal Affairs, Javed Rana, spoke on the life of Sheikh Abdullah and his significant contributions to improving the lives of the underprivileged and downtrodden sections of society. He said that Sheikh Abdullah, through his charismatic political career, symbolized the hopes and aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir in a way no one else could even imagine.
Rana highlighted Late Abdullah’s efforts to uplift the tribal communities, including the Gujjars and Bakarwals. He noted that Sheikh ensured the establishment of Gujjar-Bakarwals hostels in every district to support their education and welfare.
Ajay Sadhotra, highlighted the visionary leadership of Sheikh Abdullah, emphasizing his lifelong commitment to the welfare of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He urged the new government, led by Omar Abdullah, to take strong and decisive action against the mining mafia and prevent outsiders from exploiting the natural resources of the region.
Provincial president Rattan Lal Gupta said that Sheikh Abdullah was not just a political leader, but a visionary who dedicated his life to securing the rights and dignity of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He emphasized that Sheikh’s unwavering commitment to secularism, justice, and equality has left an indelible mark on the region’s history.
Gupta remarked that in the last decade, the people of Jammu and Kashmir have endured immense hardships due to the policies of earlier government, which failed to address their concerns. He assured that the NC, under the leadership of Omar Abdullah, is determined to fulfill the promises made to the people. He asked the party workers to prepare for the upcoming Panchayat polls.
Many senior leaders including- Babu Rampaul, Bimla Luthra, Dr. Rameshwar Singh MLA Bani, Khurshid Ahmad MLA Gulabgarh, Sheikh Bashir Ahmad, GH Malik, Chander Mohan Sharma, Qazi Jalal Ud Din, Bushan Lal Bhat, Deepinder Kour, Ayub Malik, Pardeep Bali, Vijay Lochan, Abdul Gani Teli, Satwant Kour Dogra, Jugal Mahajan, Suriya Begum, Shamim Begum, Joginder Singh, Mohinder Singh, Rakesh Singh, Laxmi Datta and others also paid tribute to Late Abdullah.
Several such functions were held across the region to pay tribute to Sheikh Abdullah. In Jammu University its student wing led by Tariq Mehmood (SVP), paid tribute to Late Abdullah. At Udhampur Sunil Verma led the function.
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