Srinagar, Nov 26 : Senior political leaders Dr Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari have greeted people on Guru Purab.
A press release issued by National Conference said that its President and Member of Parliament from Srinagar Dr Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah have greeted people on the auspicious occasion of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj’s Jayanti, also known as Guru Purab.
Greeting people especially the Sikh brethren on the auspicious eve, Party President said, Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj stood against the scourge of caste division, and religious discrimination. He voiced for the oppressed and underprivileged. “I greet people especially our Sikh Brethren on the observance of the birthday of the revered Guru Ji. May the day increase the prospects of peace and brotherhood in J&K and further the cause of camaraderie,”he said.
Party vice president Omar Abdullah said, “Guru Nanak’s teachings for an honest, truthful and virtuous life continue to guide humanity. His message inspires us to embrace equality and compassion, Happy Guru Purab.”
General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar, party Treasurer Shammi Oberoi, Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq, Party MPs Muhammad Akbar lone, Hasnain Masoodi, Minority wing organizer Sardar Jagdish Singh Azad, District President Javaid Dar, and Minority wing organizer J S Azad have also extended warm greetings to people praying for their wellbeing and peace to the entire humankind.
Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari conveyed warm wishes to the people on the auspicious occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti, which marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism.
In his message, Bukhari said, ‘I extend my heartfelt greetings to the people, especially our Sikh brethren, on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti. Guru Nanak Dev Ji was an epicentre of spiritual virtues such as truth and kindness. He led people on the path of spirituality and harmony. His teachings will forever serve as a beacon, leading communities towards the creation of a compassionate society.”
“May this joyous occasion usher in peace and prosperity into the lives of all,” he added.