KL Report
Srinagar
While paying glowing tributes to his grandfather on his 107th birth anniversary, chief minister Omar Abdullah described Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah as architect of progressive, educative and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir.
Omar while speaking in the function, held at Mazaar-e-Sheikh Abdullah, Hazratbal, said public cause always remained dearest to late chief minister of J&K and he spent his life to seek wellbeing, dignity and prosperity for the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh irrespective of any consideration of creed, caste, region or religion.
“Universalization of education and implementation of land reforms were landmark and path breaking decisions of Sheikh Abdullah aimed at the development of youth force and socio-economic transformation of farmers,” said CM.
He further said that the principal of public empowerment to involve people in policy formulation and implementation of development programmes, set by Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah holds significance and importance in all times. “Sheikh Sahib’s concept of single line administration to ensure good governance is all time relevant and effective initiative to guide us in rendering needed service to the people,” he added.
“Throughout his life he preached and worked for unity and amity between various sections and regions of the state. His slogan of Hindu-Muslim-Sikh Ithad still reverberates in every area of Jammu and Kashmir,” Omar said while referring to the sacrifices made by Sher-i-Kashmir for the state and its people. He also said that peaceful means to achieve goals remained benchmark of senior Sheikh’s life style.
“He and his companions suffered themselves but they did not let masses to suffer,” Omar added and said Sheikh Abdullah pulled society from desperation to dignity and from gloom to enthusiasm.
Omar said establishment of a powerful and viable panchayat raj in the state would amount realizing the dream of Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah and transfer of power from secretariat to grass roots and making panchayat raj flourish in the state is determination of his government. He asked the workers and lovers of his grandfather to work selflessly for development and upliftment of all sections of the society, particularly those living below the poverty line.
On the occasion Omar Abdullah expressed his gratitude towards National Conference activists for working hard during recently held election to Legislative Council seats reserved for Panchayat Members. “God will give you sweet fruit for your tireless work.”
Earlier, Omar Abdullah laid floral wreath over the grave of Sheikh Abdullah and offered fateh. He also prayed for peace and development in the State and well being of the people.
Rich Tributes were paid to Late Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah at Sher –I- Kashmir Bhawan, Jammu also.
Fruits were distributed at Virdh Ashram Amphalla by Rattan Lal Gupta and later Quran Khanni was also performed in the Bhawan.
All the District headquarters of Jammu province also celebrated the 107th Birth Anniversary at their respective headquarters.
