Sher-i-Kashmir symbolizes unity, amity of J&K:-Omar Pays tributes to late leader on his birth anniversary

DECEMBER 04, INB NEWS KASHMIR :-Paying rich tributes to late Sher-i-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on his birth anniversary on 5th of December, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah described the late leader symbol of amity, unity and progress of Jammu and Kashmir. “Sheikh Sahib denotes the State’s high traits of pluralistic ethos and communal harmony. He nurtured and strengthened this characteristic and cemented the bonds of love between various sections of the society and different regions of the State”, he added. “The slogan of ‘Hindu-Muslim-Sikh-Ithad’ preached and practiced by Sher-i-Kashmir throughout his life, still reverberates the valleys, plains and mountains in the State and the universal harmony cultivated by Sheikh Sahib has become the integral part of the State’s quality”, Omar said. The Chief Minister said that Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah was the epitome of sacrifices and he always fought for the cause and dignity of general people. “His target was empowerment of common man and equitable development of the State. His vision of ‘Naya Kashmir’ embedded holistic and comprehensive development of all sections and all regions”, Omar elaborated.Omar Abdullah said that the empowerment of people in the State would be our rich tribute to Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah. He said Sheikh Sahib’s high principals and sacrifice would continue to guide us to march on path of peace and development with a commitment. Omar said that the best way of paying tributes to the great leader is that we strive for peaceful, progressive and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir.