He fought for rights of oppressed sections: Governor

Governor Satya Pal Malik has paid rich tributes to Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah on his birth anniversary and recalled his significant contribution to the development of Jammu and Kashmir.

In his message, Governor observed that “Sheikh Sahib was a popular leader and a social reformer who fought for the rights of the oppressed sections of the society, irrespective of caste, creed or religion and strived for the sustenance of secular and pluralistic values.”

   

Governor said that a sustained endeavour towards strengthening of our democratic institutions and maintenance of communal harmony and brotherhood would be a befitting tribute to Sheikh Sahib.

Meanwhile, chairman, J&K Wakf Board, Khurshid Ahmed Ganai, today paid glowing tributes to Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah on his 113th birth anniversary and lauded his singular contribution to the development of Muslim Auqaf Trust in Jammu & Kashmir, which has now evolved as J&K Wakf Board.

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