Former prime minister I K Gujral rose to the highest position of the country and served the people both within and outside India, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said today.
Paying tributes to the late former prime minister among several top politicians, Abdullah said the leader would always be remembered for his work towards the betterment of society.
"Those who work for the good of their fellow human beings live in the hearts of people," he said.
Abdullah said Gujral came to India after partition and joined politics. "Gujral was appointed Ambassador of India in Moscow and served the people within and outside the country in various capacities and rose to the position of Prime Minister of India," he said.
Obituary reference was moved in the Assembly today for remembering Gujral, former Jammu and Kashmir Minister late Abdul Aziz Zergar, and Members of State Legislature late Ghulam Nabi Wani (Budgami), late Dhan Raj Bhargotra, late Dhain Singh Kalhotra and late Syeda Sugra Salma Samnani.
Abdullah referred to the Gujral Doctrine, which lays stress on good relations between neighbours, and said it is relevant for thinktanks and experts of foreign affairs.
He said Gujral was of the opinion that India would attain fast progress when it has good relations with its neighbours.
Abdullah also referred to the contribution of Gujral to Urdu literature and said he had written six books in Urdu, including poetry.
Gujral passed away on November 30 last year.
