Jammu, 08 Sept: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) on Tuesday paid growing floral tributes to Baba-e- Qaum Sher-e- Kashmir Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah on his 44th death anniversary. The main commemorative event was held at the party’s provincial headquarter, Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan Jammu, where senior leaders of the party gathered to recall Sher-e-Kashmir’s Secular Vision, Landmark land Reforms, and Legacy of Unity and brotherhood.
The event was Chaired by Provincial President Jammu Rattan Lal Gupta and attended by Satish Sharma Honble Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Science & Technology, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports and ARI & Trainings, Ajay Kumar Sadhotra former minister and Additional General Secretary, Babu Rampal former minister and Central Zone President, Sheikh Bashir Ahmad Provincial Secretary Jammu, Bimla Luthra former MLA, Qazi Jalal Ud Din former MLA, Deepinder Kour former MLC, Vijay Lochan Chairman SC Cell, Abdul Gani Teli Chairman OBC Cell, S. Tejinder Pal Singh Aman Provincial President Jammu YNC, Rajni Devi Working President Women Wing Jammu, Nar Singh President Labour Wing, Harshvardhan Singh President NCSU, Pardeep Bali, and Ayub Malik Provincial Secretaries Jammu, Rakesh Singh Raka Vice President Central Zone, Chander Mohan Sharma District President Jammu Urban, Subash Bhagat District President Jammu Rural “A”, Naresh Bittu District President Jammu Rural “B”, Sudagar Gupta District President Samba, Similar tributes were paid across all district headquarters in Jammu division, where local party units organized commemorative events to remember Baba-e- Qaum Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah’s life and contributions.
Speaking on the occasion, Satish Sharma Hon’ble Minister reiterated the commitment to preserving the secular and inclusive identity of Jammu and Kashmir, a vision championed by Sheikh Abdullah throughout his life.“National Conference remains steadfast in its mission to safeguard the rights of all people, ensuring freedom of religion, equality, and unity in diversity. Upholding this spirit and isolating those who spread hate is the true tribute to Sheikh Sahib,”. He also recalling the pioneering Land Reforms Act introduced under Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah’s leadership. “This historic reform empowered farmers and changed the socio-economic fabric of Jammu and Kashmir, making them masters of their own destiny,” Sharma said.
Ajay Kumar Sadhotra former minister and Additional General Secretary emphasized Sheikh sahib as a “towering political figure and a lighthouse of Hindu-Muslim unity. He praised Sher-e-Kashmir as a visionary and a contemporary of Mahatma Gandhi who tirelessly worked to build bridges of amity and brotherhood during some of the most challenging periods in the subcontinent’s history. “Preserving the idea of Jammu and Kashmir is like preserving the idea of India,” he stated.
On this occasion, while paying tributes, Provincial President Jammu Rattan Lal Gupta said that Sheikh sahib’s unwavering commitment to secularism led to the transformation of Jammu and Kashmir to a progressive, and secular state. “His decision to reject the two-nation theory and align with secular India of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru stands as a beacon of inclusive politics,” he said. “His stature transcended regional and religious boundaries, especially during the communal strife of 1947, when he stood firm for unity and peace.”
Gupta said that the National Conference remains committed to carrying forward the legacy and mission of Sher-i-Kashmir and working for the unity, peace, prosperity and equitable development of Jammu & Kashmir. He called upon party workers to follow the ideals and principles of Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah and strengthen the bonds of brotherhood, secularism and democratic values in the region
The commemorative events concluded with a reaffirmation of the party’s dedication to Baba-e-Qaum Sher-e-kashmir Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah’s ideals: unity, secularism, social justice, and inclusive development.
Among others who were present :Laxmi Datta Senior leader, Th. Yashuvardhan Singh, Sandeep Singh Wazir Additional Spokespersons Jammu, Dr. Shamshad Shan District President Gool-Gulabgarh, Dilshad Malik, Ashok Attri Vice Presidents Central Zone, Ch. Rehmat Ali former BDC Chairman, Shama Akthar former Corporator, G.H Malik, Nadeem Choudhary District President Jammu Urban ST Cell, Mehmood Ahmad Rizvi District President Jammu Rural “A” ST Cell, Shokat Choudhary District President Samba ST Cell, Mastar Aslam Secretary Central Zone, Sewak Singh, Shabir Sambyal District Vice Presidents Jammu Urban, Sardar Gurnam Singh District Secretary Jammu Urban, Sarshad Natnoo former Zonal President Chenab Valley Zone YNC, Haji Amir Ud Din Khasana, Vikram Puri, Ramesh Kumar District President Jammu Urban SC Cell, Ashwani Charak Block President Jammu East, Bhadur Lal Block President Bahu, Madan Lal Block President Akhnoor, Sukhdev Singh Block President Bhalwal, S. Parvinder Singh Block President Gandhi Nagar, Deep Mehra,Mohan Kaith Retd SSP, Aruna Thakur District President Ramban, Kuldeep Sharma, Hameed Choudhary Central Zone President YNC, Sahil Kerni District President Jammu Urban YNC, Waris Gill, Amit Kumar District President Jammu Rural “B”, Jaseem Malik District President Samba YNC, Jatinder Singh Lucky, Muzamil Malik, S. Surjeet Singh, Raja Naveed, Sumita Bhan, Som Raj Taroch and others.
