NC pays glowing tributes to Sher-e-Kashmir on 43rd death anniversary across Jammu Division

• Main commemorative function held at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan Jammu; functionaries  Recall Sher-e-Kashmir’s secular vision, landmark land reforms, and legacy of unity 

JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) on Monday  paid rich floral tributes to Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah on his 43rd death anniversary. The main commemorative event was held at the party’s provincial headquarter, Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan in Jammu, where senior leaders and party functionaries gathered to honor his legacy.

The event was Chaired by Provincial President Jammu Rattan Lal Gupta and attended by Surinder Choudhary Honble Deputy Chief Minister for Public Works (R&B) Industries & Commerce, Mining labour & Employment and Skill development, Ajay Kumar Sadhotra former minister and Additional General Secretary Jammu and Satish Sharma Honble Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Science & Technology, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports and ARI & Trainings. Similar tributes were paid across all district headquarters in Jammu division, where local party units organized commemorative events to remember Sher-e-Kashmir  Sheikh Muhammad  Abdullah’s life and contributions.

Speaking on the occasion, Surinder Choudhary’s  commitment to preserving the secular and inclusive identity of Jammu and Kashmir, a vision championed by Sheikh Abdullah throughout his life.“National Conference remains steadfast in its mission to safeguard the rights of all people, ensuring freedom of religion, equality, and unity in diversity. Upholding this spirit and isolating those who spread hate is the true tribute to Sheikh Sahib,” Choudhary said.

Ajay Kumar Sadhotra emphasized Sheikh sahib as a "towering political figure and a lighthouse of Hindu-Muslim unity." He also highlighted the ongoing relief and rehabilitation measures being undertaken by the Omar Abdullah-led government in the aftermath of recent flooding, cloudbursts, and landslides across Jammu. “The government is committed to reaching the last person in the remotest village, regardless of caste, creed, or religion,” he said.

Provincial President Rattan Lal Gupta praised Sher-e-Kashmir as a visionary and a contemporary of Mahatma Gandhi who tirelessly worked to build bridges of amity and brotherhood during some of the most challenging periods in the subcontinent’s history. “Preserving the idea of Jammu and Kashmir is like preserving the idea of India,” he stated.

He emphasized that Sheikh sahib’s unwavering commitment to secularism led to the transformation of Jammu and Kashmir to a progressive, and secular state. “His decision to reject the two-nation theory and align with secular India stands as a beacon of inclusive politics,” he said. “His stature transcended regional and religious boundaries, especially during the communal strife of 1947, when he stood firm for unity and peace.”

Cabinet Minister Satish Sharma also addressed the gathering, recalling the pioneering Land Reforms Act introduced under Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah’s leadership. “This historic reform empowered farmers and changed the socio-economic fabric of Jammu and Kashmir, making them masters of their own destiny,” Sharma said.

On this occasion, Quran Khawani was organized by G.H Malik Senior NC leader at Sher-e- Kashmir Bhavan, Jammu in which children from Jammu Participated. The commemorative events concluded with a reaffirmation of the party’s dedication to Sher-e-kashmir Sheikh Muhammad  Abdullah’s ideals:  unity, secularism, social justice, and inclusive development.

Among those who were present included:  Babu Rampaul former minister and Central Zone President, Sheikh Bashir Ahmad Provincial Secretary Jammu, Bimla Luthra former MLA, Deepinder Kour Ex-MLC, Bushan Lal Bhat Ex-MLC, Pardeep Bali Provincial Secretary Jammu, Vijay Lochan Chairman SC Cell, Abdul Gani Teli Chairman OBC Cell, S. Tejinder Pal Singh Aman Provincial President Jammu YNC,  Ankush Abrol Joint Secretary Jammu, Rakesh Singh Raka Vice President Central Zone , Dr Gafoor Joint Secretary Jammu Province,Shamim Begum DDC Dansal, Sureiya Begum DDC Bari Brahmana, Jugal Mahajan Treasurer, Chander Mohan Sharma District President Jammu Urban, RaghbirSingh Manhas District President Jammu Rural A, Naresh Bittu District President Jammu Rural B,  Laxmi Datta Senior leader, G.H Malik, Harshvardhan Singh President NCSU, Nar Singh President Labor Wing,  Sandeep Singh Wazir Additional Spokesperson Jammu, Mohinder Singh, Rita Gupta, Dilshad Malik, Ashok Kumar Attri Vice Presidents Central Zone, Master Aslam, Dr. Vikas Secretaries Central Zone, Ashwani Charak, S. Gurnam Singh, S. Parvinder Singh, Madan Lal, Dharminder Sharma, Dev Raj Block Presidents, Devi Dyal Jogi Block Secretary Khour, Joginder Kour District President Jammu Urban Women Wing, Ramesh Kumar District President Jammu Urban SC Cell, Sapna Gill,  Vikram Puri, Jatin Bhat, Sumita Bhan, Waris Gill,  Jatinder Kumar, D.D Mehra,Nitish Gowsami Provincial Vice President YNC Jammu, Zamir Quershi, Sahil Kerni District President Jammu Urban YNC, Rakesh Sharma District President Jammu Rural A YNC,  Amit Gupta District President Jammu Rural B, Jaseen Malik District President Samba, Hameed Choudhary, Majid Iqbal Naik, Som Raj Taroch, Raja Naveed, Rajeshwar Singh,Gourav Bhagat, Sourab, Robin Kumar, Ch. Razak, Rajat Ishar, Harsmirjeet Singh, Arunpal Singh,  Jagga Ram, Veer Ji, Randhir Singh Chib,  Ch. Rafiq, Kuldeep Sharma, Master Baldev, Krishan Chand, Rajinder Chanyal  and others.