Srinagar, Dec 12(KNS): The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) on Thursday in a function held at Srinagar Party office remembered Party veterans & Former Chief Ministers G.M.Sadiq, Syed Mir Qasim and Former Minister Jenab G.M. Mir (Lasjan) and recollected their great contributions and selfless services to people of J&K.
J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Tariq Hameed Karra led the senior party colleagues, various eminent journalists and intellectuals to pay heartfelt tributes to Congress veterans, who played pivotal roles towards the inclusive development of J&K.
Prior to the function, Moulana Noorani and Moulvi Amin recited the Holy Quran for eternal peace and offered Fateh Khawani to G.M.Sadiq, Syed Mir Qasim and G.M.Mir Lasjan. The participants also observed two-minute silence to honour the Party veterans.
Speaking on the occasion, Tariq Hameed Karra said we remember the unwavering commitment of party veterans to the development of Jammu and Kashmir and the wellbeing of its people. We also remember the remarkable leadership qualities of these esteemed leaders (G.M.Sadiq, Syed Mir Qasim & G.M.Mir Lasjan), who dedicated their lives to empowering the most vulnerable society, particularly those living below the poverty line.
Karra said they (party veterans) remained closely connected to the people throughout their lives and their selfless service had a lasting impact on society. They had a vast knowledge on the socio-political scenario not only in J&K, but in the country and always remained dedicated to the cause of empowering every section of people living in J&K, Karra added.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
On this occasion Former Union Minister and Former JKPCC President Prof. Saifuddin Soz highlighted the great contributions of G.M.Sadiq, Syed Mir Qasim and G.M.Mir Lasjan towards the society and said the present generation must be aware of the selfless services rendered by these veterans, who tireless struggled and devoted their lives to the services of people and inclusive development of J&K, which will always be remembered and will remain a great inspiration for the generations to come.
Senior leader and Former Legislator Haji Abdul Rashid Dar, Legislators Nizam Ud Din Bhat, Irfan Hafeez Lone, Senior Leader Surinder Singh Channi, Former Legislator Abdul Rashim Rather, Mahila President Shameema Raina. Abdul Gani Khan. Nissar Ahmad Mundoo, Abid Imtiyaz Bhat, Irfan Naqib, Dr.Audil Farooq Mir, G.N.Mir Lasjan and various other leaders spoke on the occasion.
The eminent guests who also participated included G.N.Mir Lasjan, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, Farooq Mir, Zahoor Ahmad Malik, Syed Manzoor Ahmad, Shaheena Nadaf, Tanveer Khan, Yasir Mundoo, Zaffar Farooq Salti, Iqbal Mir, Javed Ahmad Mir, Umer Jaan, Abdul Rashid Lone, Mohd Ismail Kambay, Nargis.
On this occasion, PDP Leader from Pahalgam Ghulam Nabi Wani Kothso joined Congress. He was welcomed by JKPCC President Tariq Hameed Karr and Senior Party leaders & Anantnag District President Zaffar Farooq Salati.(KNS).