Sayeed's demise leaves void in politics: Amit Shah

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah on Thursday expressed grief at the death of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Muhammad Sayeed and said his demise leaves a huge void in the state and national politics.

"His demise is a great loss not only to Jammu and Kashmir but to the entire nation. It leaves a huge void in politics which is difficult to fill," Shah said in a statement.

Describing Sayeed as an outstanding politician, popular chief minister and able administrator, Shah said: "He always worked for the development of the state."