New Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee today condoled the death of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and said his contribution to public service will always be remembered.
Expressing his heartfelt condolences on the passing away of Sayeed, the President said, “Contribution of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed to Jammu and Kashmir and India through long years of public service will always be remembered”.
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said he was deeply pained to learn of Sayeed’s demise. “He was known for his love for common people, especially the underprivileged.”
The Home Minister, who met Sayeed’s family in AIIMS soon after his death, said “Mufti Sayeed ji had a wonderful understanding of complex issues pertaining to J&K. He wanted to bring permanent peace to the Valley.”
The demise of Mufti Sayeed is an “irreparable loss” to Jammu and Kashmir. His departure has also left a big void in national politics, he said.
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condoled the death of Sayeed. “Just heard the terrible news of Mufti Sahib’s passing away. I’m shocked and deeply saddened. May he rest in peace,” he said in a tweet.
Omar went to AIIMS and expressed his condolences to the family.
Former Union Minister Farooq Abdullah also condoled the death of Sayeed and said he was deeply saddened by his death.
CPI-M leader in the state Mohammed Yusuf Tarigami also condoled the death of Sayeed and said “the state had lost a leader who had given valuable contribution for building peace in the region”.