Srinagar, October 14 (KNS): Apni Party's President, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, Senior Vice President Ghulam Hassan Mir, Vice President Zaffar Iqbal Manhas, and Media Advisor Farooq Andrabi have extended their deepest condolences and heartfelt sorrow upon the sad demise of the esteemed Sahitya Akademi award-winning writer and distinguished journalist, Ghulam Nabi Khayal, who passed away after his prolonged illness, in Srinagar on Sunday morning.
According to a party statement issued here, Apni Party leaders have expressed their grief and sorrow over the demise of Khayal Sahib and extended their condolences to his bereaved family.
Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, in his condolence message, said, “Khayal Sahib was a son of the soil, whose remarkable contributions to the realms of literature and journalism stand unmatched. I am profoundly saddened by his demise. May his soul find eternal peace, and may Allah bestow His choicest blessings on his grave. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.”
Ghulam Hassan Mir, in a message of condolence, said, “I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family of Khayal Sahib. May Allah grant them the strength to endure this profound and irreparable loss. During his lifetime, Khayal Sahib authored numerous books, including the highly acclaimed Kashmiri translation of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. His departure has left an irreplaceable void in the realm of literature. May Allah grant him the loftiest abode in Jannah.”
Zaffar Iqbal Manhas, in his expression of profound grief and sorrow over the passing of Ghulam Nabi Khayal, shared these sentiments: “Eminent literary figures and revered personalities like Khayal Sahib do not fade away; instead, they eternally reside in the hearts and memories of the people. His remarkable work and unparalleled contributions to the realms of literature and journalism will remain here forever. May Almighty Allah bless the departed soul with the highest place in Jannah and rest his noble soul in eternal peace.”
Farooq Andrabi, in his condolence message, said, "I am profoundly saddened by the news of the passing of the distinguished writer, poet, and journalist, Ghulam Nabi Khayal Sahib. Today, we bid farewell to a greatly esteemed literary figure, whose contributions will be eternally cherished in our hearts. May the Almighty bestow the highest place in Jannah on this noble soul. My deepest condolences to the grieving family.”(KNS)