Dr Farooq, Altaf Bukhari pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

Srinagar, Oct 2: National Conference (NC) President Dr Farooq Abdullah and Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari have paid rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 155th birth anniversary.

In his statement, Dr Farooq Abdullah said that the Gandhi Jayanti is not only commemorated as the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi but also his timeless values of non-violence, social justice and communal harmony.

“It was he who saw the ray of hope in Kashmir when the rest of the country had been taken over by the communal frenzy. We the people of J&K also saw the paradise of our ideas in the efforts of Gandhi,” Dr Farooq Abdullah said.

“It was in his vision of a free India that we saw the dream of Naya Kashmir come true. It was his ideology that drove J&K towards India,” NC President said, adding that the need of hour calls for strengthening those values.

In his message, Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari said, “This special day not only marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi but also celebrates his enduring philosophy of peace and non-violence, which continues to resonate with people across the nation.”

He further said, “The Father of the Nation taught us how to peacefully resist injustice and oppression, and how to stand up for justice and the fundamental rights of the people, without resorting to violence. His teachings and principles will forever serve as a beacon of light for our nation, guiding us toward a life of peace and harmony. Let us strive to uphold these values in our everyday lives.”