Politicians pay last respect to Mufti Mohammad Sayeed

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• 07 Jan 2016, 07:54 PM

  Mortal remains of #MuftiMohammadSayeed brought to his ancestral village Bijbehara in the Anantnag district in J&K pic.twitter.com/xQ0xqsT6RA

  — ANI (@ANI_news) January 7, 2016

  
• 07 Jan 2016, 06:00 PM

  Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders meet J&K Governor NN Vohra to hand over a letter of support backing Mehbooba Mufti as the next CM

  — ANI (@ANI_news) January 7, 2016

  
• 07 Jan 2016, 05:00 PM

  Ghulam Nabi Azad and Omar Abdullah pay their respects to #MuftiMohammadSayeed at Sher-e-Kashmir stadium, Srinagar pic.twitter.com/7gFkdke6FN

  — ANI (@ANI_news) January 7, 2016

   

  
• 07 Jan 2016, 03:56 PM

  HM Rajnath Singh, MoS PMO Jitendra Singh reach #MuftiMohammadSayeed's residence in Srinagar (J&K) pic.twitter.com/uaLQnBmibA

  — ANI (@ANI_news) January 7, 2016

  
• 07 Jan 2016, 03:55 PM

  #MuftiMohammadSayeed's mortal remains reach his residence in Srinagar (J&K) pic.twitter.com/8h6x6inSiX

  — ANI (@ANI_news) January 7, 2016

   

  
• 07 Jan 2016, 01:54 PM

  Government decides to accord state funeral to the departed leader in Jammu and Kashmir: MHA

  
• 07 Jan 2016, 11:56 AM

  Jammu and Kashmir government announced a holiday today and a seven-day mourning period as a mark of respect to Mufti Mohammad Sayeed .

  The flags atop buildings of constitutional authorities and state government will fly at half-mast during the mourning period, an official spokesman said.

  
• 07 Jan 2016, 11:17 AM

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to late J&K CM Mufti Mohammad Sayeed at Palam Airport (Delhi).

  
• 07 Jan 2016, 11:16 AM

  Last rites of #MuftiMohammadSayeed ji will take place today in Bijbehara: Abdul Ghani Kohli, J&K Transport Minister 

  

   

  
• 07 Jan 2016, 11:15 AM

  Congress President Sonia Gandhi reaches AIIMS

  

   

  
• 07 Jan 2016, 11:14 AM

  Nation has lost a 'true statesman': Jaitley on Mufti's demise

  Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has expressed grief over the demise of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, saying he was a true statesman amongst the politicians of the current era.

  "Saddened by the death of Mufti Sahib. He has passed away when the country and the state (J&K) needed him the most. A true statesman amongst the politicians of the current era," Jaitley tweeted.

  He has passed away when the country and the state (J&K)needed him the most.A true statesman amongst the politicians of the current era.(2/2)

  — Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) January 7, 2016

  
• 07 Jan 2016, 10:20 AM

  Congress President Sonia Gandhi also expressed grief over the demise of Mufti as she communicated her condolences to his wife, daughter Mehbooba Mufti and other well-wishers.

  "In his death, the state of Jammu and Kashmir as indeed the entire nation has lost a great leader," she said.

  Recalling his long association with the Congress party, she said Mufti's contribution as a "humanist and to public life in various capacities will forever be remembered." (PTI)

  
• 07 Jan 2016, 10:19 AM

  Daughter of #MuftiMohammadSayeed and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti reaches AIIMS, Delhi

  

  
• 07 Jan 2016, 10:03 AM

  Mufti Sayeed's contribution to J&K will be remembered: President Mukherjee

  Expressing his heartfelt condolence, President Pranab Mukherjee said, "Heartfelt condolences on the passing away of J & K CM Mufti Mohammad Sayeed."

  "Contribution of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed to J & K and India through long years of public service will be always remembered," the president added.

  Contribution of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed to J & K and India through long years of public service will be always remembered #PresidentMukherjee

  — President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) January 7, 2016

  
• 07 Jan 2016, 10:01 AM

  'Healing touch' leader Mufti Sayeed would be missed: PM

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of Mufti Sayeed, saying his demise leaves a huge void in the nation and that the leader who provided a healing touch would be missed.

  "Mufti Sahab provided a healing touch to J&K through his leadership. He will be missed by all of us. Condolences to his family & supporters," he said in a tweet.

  "What stood out about Mufti Sahab was his statesmanship. In his long political journey he won many admirers across the political spectrum," Modi said.

  The Prime Minister said Mufti's demise leaves a "huge void in the nation and in J&K, where his exemplary leadership had a major impact on people's lives".

  Mufti Sahab's demise leaves a huge void in the nation & in J&K, where his exemplary leadership had a major impact on people's lives. RIP.

  — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 7, 2016

  
• 07 Jan 2016, 09:59 AM

  "Muftiji was a visionary leader dedicated entire life to a united strong J&K in India. His demise at a crucial juncture is saddening. Condolences," said Ram Madhav, National General Secretary of BJP.

  Muftiji ws a visionary leader dedicated entire life 2 a united strong J&K n India. His demise at a crucial juncture s saddening. Condolences

  — Ram Madhav (@rammadhavbjp) January 7, 2016

  
• 07 Jan 2016, 09:58 AM

  Taking to micro-blogging site, Omar Abdullah said, "Just heard the terrible terrible news of Mufti Sahib's passing away. I'm shocked & deeply saddened. May he rest in peace."

  He further added, "My heart felt sympathies to Mrs Syed, Mehbooba & the entire family in this most difficult of times. My & my family's prayers are with them."

  My heart felt sympathies to Mrs Syed, Mehbooba & the entire family in this most difficult of times. My & my family's prayers are with them.

  — Omar Abdullah (@abdullah_omar) January 7, 2016

  
• 07 Jan 2016, 09:56 AM

  Demise of Mufti Sayeed is an irreparable loss to Jammu and Kashmir: HM Rajnath Singh

  "Deeply pained to learn of J&K CM Shri Mufti Mohd. Sayeed's demise. He was known for his love for common people, specially the underprivileged," said HM Rajnath Singh on Twitter.

  "The demise of Shri Mufti Sayeed is an irreparable loss to Jammu and Kashmir. His departure has also left a big void in national politics," Singh added.

  Stating that Mufti Sayeed ji had a wonderful understanding of complex issues pertaining to J&K, singh added, "He wanted to bring permanent peace to the valley."

  The demise of Shri Mufti Sayeed is an irreparable loss to Jammu and Kashmir. His departure has also left a big void in national politics.

  — Rajnath Singh (@BJPRajnathSingh) January 7, 2016