Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday appreciated formerJammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for avoiding large gathering onuncle’s death.
In a tweet, Modi paid condolences to the family. “Condolences to you and the entire family, Omar Abdullah. May his soul rest in peace. In this hour of grief, your call to avoid any large gathering is appreciable and will strengthen India’s fight against COVID-19,” Modi said.
Condolences to you and the entire family, @OmarAbdullah. May his soul rest in peace.
In this hour of grief, your call to avoid any large gathering is appreciable and will strengthen India’s fight against COVID-19. https://t.co/2xz814elbq
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 30, 2020
Abdullah on Sunday shared that his uncle Mohd Ali Mattoo haspassed away after a brief illness.
“At this difficult time the family appeals to everyoneto respect the guidelines to not gather either at his residence or thegraveyard. Your prayers from your homes will give peace to his soul.”
Abdullah was detained on August 5, 2019, just before the government scrapped provisions of Article 370 on Kashmir, and released on March 23.
India has been under a lockdown from March 23 midnight dueto coronavirus.