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.
In his message of condolences, Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh said the death of Sharma has created a vacuum in the political scenario of the state.
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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.
