Dr Farooq Abdullah, Surinder Ch pay floral tributes to Sheikh Nazir Ahmad Advocate on his 10th death anniversary 

JAMMU: Rich tributes were paid to former National Conference General Secretary Sheikh Nazir Ahmed Advocate on his 10th death anniversary. Dr. Farooq Abdullah, President of JKNC and former Chief Minister and Surinder Choudhary, Deputy Chief Minister were present on the occasion.  

Leading the party leaders and prominent workers in paying homage to the late leader at a function held at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhavan this morning, Dr. Farooq Abdullah said that Sheikh Nazir Adv had always inspired the National Conference cadre with his simplicity, honesty, selfless service, organizational capabilities, and political acumen. He added that Sheikh Nazir Adv stood by his cherished principles till the last without opting for any position of power. Dr. Abdullah further said that Sheikh Nazir Adv was one of the rare and front-ranking leaders across the country who lived a very simple life and served the people of Jammu and Kashmir most.  

In his homage, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary said that Sheikh Nazir was a pillar of the organization who remained connected with the cadre at the grassroots level throughout his life.  

Dwelling upon various facets of his illustrious political odyssey, Surinder Choudhary 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." He added that Nazir Sahib shaped the destiny of the National Conference as a strong mass movement that strived for the dignity and honor of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, irrespective of caste, creed, or religion.  

Recalling the qualities of head and heart of the former General Secretary, Surinder Choudhary said, "The best tribute to Nazir Sahib would be to strive for steering the state towards peace and progress besides empowering the people at the grassroots level."  

Earlier in the morning, special prayers and Quran Khani were organized for eternal peace of the departed soul by G.H. Malik, Senior Leader, at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhavan, Jammu. Dr. Farooq Abdullah also participated in the prayers.  .  

Those who were present included Ajay Kumar Sadhotra former minister and Additional General Secretary Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta Provincial President Jammu Province, Ajaz Jan Honble MLA Poonch, Altaf Kaloo Honble MLA, Sheikh Bashir Ahmad Provincial Secretary, Babu Rampaul former minister and Central Zone President, Abdul Gani Malik former minister and Zonal President Udhampur Reasi Zone, Qazi Jalal Ud Din former MLA, Pyare Lal Honble MLA Inderwal, Ch. Khursheed MLA Gulabgarh, Bimla Luthra former MLA, Deepinder Kour former MLC, Pardeep Bali, Ayub Malik, Arif Mir Provincial Secretaries Jammu, Vijay Lochan Chairman SC Cell, Abdul Gani Teli Chairman OBC Cell, Jugal Mahajan Treasurer, Dr. Shamshad Shan DDC Chairperson Ramban, Shamim Begum DDC Dansal,  Rajni Devi Working President Women Wing Jammu, Joginder Singh DDC Nagrota, Suriya Begum DDC Bari Brahmana, Rakesh Singh Raka Vice President Central Zone, Th. Yash Vardhan Singh Additional Spokesperson Jammu, Harshvardhan President NCSU, Chander Mohan Sharma District President Jammu Urban, Raghbir Singh Manhas District President Jammu Rural A, Naresh Bittu District President Jammu Rural B, Sudagar Gupta District President Samba, Abid Magrey District President Ramban, Abdal Qayoom Baghwan District President Doda Rural (Bhaderwah), Mohinder Kumar Rana Joint Secretary Central Zone, Waris Gill President Christian Cell, S. Tejinder Singh, Pinky Khalsa District President Jammu Urban Women Wing, Nitish Gowsami, Mudit Sethi, Majid Iqbal Naik, Muzmil Malik, Gandhi Nagar, Mohinder Singh Block President Khour, Devi S. Gurnam Singh Block President West, Ashwani Charak Block President Jammu East S, Sandeep Wazir Block President Dyal Jogi Block Secretary Khour, Joginder Kour District Vice President Jammu Urban Women Wing, Aruna Thakur District President Women Wing Ramban, Sunil Sharma and others.