Wish him longevity, good health
SRINAGAR: A large number of party functionaries, legislators, opposition leaders, MLAs and people from different walks of life called on Party President Dr. Farooq Abdullah to express their good wishes following his close shave from a deadly assassination attempt. Party’s Vice President &Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was also present on the occasion.
Prominent among those who called on him included Former Chief Minister and PDP President Miss Mehbooba Mufti; CPI (M) leader M.Y. Tarigami; party general Secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar, senior party leaders Muhammad Shafi Uri, Mubarak Gul, Shameema Firdous, Bashir Veeri, Tanvir Sadiq, Salman Ali Sagar, Ali Muhammad Dar, Imran Nabi Dar, Showkat Ahmad Mir, Showkat Ahmad Ganaie, Er. Sabiya, Younis Mubarak Gul and Dr Syed.
The visitors prayed for the longevity and good health of Dr. Farooq Abdullah and expressed hope that he would continue to lead the party and serve the people.
Dr. Abdullah said that he was fine and that Almighty has been kind to him. He urged the visitors to spread the message of unity among the people and cautioned them against elements attempting to create divisions in society.
Meanwhile, Dr. Farooq Abdullah condoled the demise of mother of noted ophthalmologist Dr. Khursheed Manzoor and wife of Late Dr Manzoor Ahmad.
He visited the bereaved family at their Gupkar residence and expressed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, particularly to the deceased’s son, Dr. Khursheed Ahmad. Together, they offered Fatiha for the departed soul and prayed for strength and fortitude for the grieving family during this difficult time.
Dr Farooq was accompanied by the party’s State Spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar and Publicity Secretary Mir G.M. Saqi.