J-K Guv, CM condoles passing away of former Dy CM Mangat Ram

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Press Trust of India Jammu
Last Updated : Nov 03 2016 | 8:32 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and others condoled the demise of veteran politician and former deputy chief minister Mangat Ram Sharma who passed away today.
In his message of condolences, the Governor prayed for peace to the departed soul and conveyed his sympathy to the bereaved family.
The Chief Minister while paying tribute to the veteran leader, hailed his contribution in different capacities to the people of the state during his public life.
She said the late leader had great concern for the poor and downtrodden people irrespective of cost, creed, colour, religion or region.
The Chief Minister visited the residence of the departed leader to offer condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace for him.
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Former Jammu and Kashmir chief ministers Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah have also expressed their grief over the demise of former deputy chief minister Mangat Ram Sharma.
In his message of condolence, Farooq recalled Sharma's contribution and role in the challenging political odyssey of Jammu and Kashmir.
Working President of the National conference Omar Abdullah also conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul.
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First Published: Nov 03 2016 | 8:32 PM IST

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