Srinagar, September 8, 2025 : National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday paid heartfelt tributes to the party’s founder Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah on his 43rd death anniversary.
The Abdullahs laid floral wreaths at the mausoleum of Sheikh Abdullah, popularly known as Sher-e-Kashmir, located at Naseembagh in the Hazratbal area of Srinagar.
Remembering a Visionary Leader
During the solemn event, special supplications and prayers were offered for the departed leader, who is widely credited with transformative contributions to the socio-economic development of Jammu and Kashmir. Notably, Sheikh Abdullah’s key initiatives included:
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The Land to the Tiller Act, empowering farmers by ensuring land ownership rights
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Championing the Right to Education for the people of the region
Sheikh Abdullah also played a pivotal role in the accession of Jammu and Kashmir to the Union of India, shaping the political landscape of the region.
Other Dignitaries Present
The tribute ceremony was also attended by several senior leaders, including:
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Abdul Rahim Rather, Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly
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Nasir Aslam Wani, Advisor to the Chief Minister
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Ali Mohammad Sagar, NC General Secretary
along with other prominent party members and leaders.
The event reflected a solemn remembrance of Sheikh Abdullah’s enduring legacy and his contributions toward Jammu and Kashmir’s political, social, and economic progress.
