Jammu : Rich tributes were paid to former National Conference General Secretary Sheikh Nazir Ahmed on his 7th death anniversary with senior leaders leading the remembrances.
Leading the party leaders and prominent workers in paying homage to the late leader at a function held at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhavan here this morning,, Provincial President Rattan Lal Gupta said that Sheikh Nazir will always inspire the National Conference cadre for his simplicity, honesty, selfless service, organizational capabilities and political acumen, adding that he stood by his cherished principles till last without opting any position of power.Gupta said that Sheikh Nazir was one of the rare and front-ranking leaders across the country, who lived a very simple life and served the people most.
In his homage, former minister and senior leader Ajay Kumar Sadhotra said that Sheikh Nazir was a pillar of the organization, who remained connected with the cadre at grass roots level all his life. Dwelling upon various facets of his illustrious political odyssey, Sadhotra said: “Nazir Sahib has left an indelible mark of selfless service which will continue to guide and inspire the younger generations and influence their political journey.”
Former minister and senior leader Ch Mohammed Ramzan described Sheikh Nazir as a pioneering leader who stood for high values in politics and public life. He said the former General Secretary worked tirelessly for the betterment of the people, especially the poor, and strengthened the party at grass roots level.
Senior leader and former Speaker Mubarak Gul also paid tributes to the late leader and said Nazir Sahib shaped the destiny of the National Conference as a strong mass movement that strived for dignity and honour of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, irrespective of caste, creed or religion.
Former minister and senior leader Khalid Najeeb Suharwardhy said that service to the people remained the focal point of the life of Sheikh Nazir Sahib. He said the late leader remained steadfast in his commitment to the party and worked to ameliorate the lot of the people.
In his homage, former minister and Central Zone President Babu Ram Pal said that Sheikh Nazir Sahib worked tirelessly for uplifting the people belonging to down-trodden sections of the society.
Paying homage to Nazir Sahib, former minister Javed Dar recalled the great contribution of the late leader in strengthening the National Conference and making it a vibrant force, saying that Nazir Sahib was meticulous and perfectionist in his approach.
Remembering the late leader, Provincial President YNC Aijaz Jan said “Late Nazir sahib stood for his principles until his last breath. He was an honest and hard working leader who epitomized simplicity in his personal life.”
Paying tribute to Sheikh Nazir, former minister and senior leader Mr Nazir Ahmed Gurezi said: “His inspirational leadership made the party functionaries at the grass roots level to work for the overall good of the people and help the people in distress”, he added.
Recalling the qualities of head and heart of the former General Secretary, the Provincial Secretary Jammu Sheikh Bashir said: “The best tribute to Nazir Sahib would be to strive for steering the state to peace and progress besides empowering the people at grass roots level.”
On his 7th death anniversary we salute Nazir Sahab’s legacy and pay glowing tributes to him”, Sheikh Bashir said.Earlier, floral tributes were paid to Sheikh Nazir Ahmed and Qur’an Khani was also held for eternal peace to the departed soul.Special Prayers and Quran Khani was organized by Mr G. H Malik at Sher I Kashmir Bhavan, Jammu.
