Dr Farooq, Omar Abdullah pay tributes to Sheikh Nazir Ahmad on his death anniversary

Srinagar, Feb 23: National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah today paid tributes to former party General Secretary Sheikh Nazir Ahmad on his 9th death anniversary.

In his message Dr Farooq said, “Virtues like sincerity, conviction, perseverance and loyalty, which are rare among the contemporary breed of politicians formed the template of Nazir Sahib’s personal life and politics. Uncompromising on his principles and beliefs, which he had inherited from Sheikh Sahab, Nazir Sahab was a go-to person for all party workers. He was a strong-spirited person whose contribution towards strengthening the party at the grass-root level will be remembered for all the times to come. On his eighth death anniversary, I pay my humble tributes to him.”

Omar Abdullah in his message said, “Nazir Sahab was a pillar of strength for the party. He was looked up to for inspiration by all. The best tribute to him on his death anniversary would be to imbibe the zest with which he served the party.”

Offering glowing tribute to Nazir Sahib, party General Secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar said, “Late Nazir sb belonged to the tribe of those great men and women, who suffered immensely alongside Sheikh Sahab for the restoration of the rights of the people of J&K. On his death anniversary I offer tributes to the son of soil.”