JAMMU: State Secretary, Communist Party of India (Marxist) CPI (M) and MLA Elect from Kulgam Mr. Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami has expressed grief and sorrow over the demise of Sheikh Nazir, Patron National Conference and veteran leader of Jammu and Kashmir who had passed away today. Expressing his heartfelt sympathy with the members of bereaved family, Tarigami said that death of Sheikh Nazir has created a void in the political spectrum of the state and especially in the National Conference Party. He said Jammu and Kashmir has lost a great and visionary leader, who always stands for the upliftment of weaker sections of the society. He also prayed for the eternal peace to the departed soul.