Jammu and Kashmir Congress today paid rich tributes to Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed describing him as "a visionary leader and a best administrator with a great political acumen".
Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) today organised a meeting, at the party headquarters here to condole the demise of Sayeed, which was attended by senior party leaders including Ghulam Nabi Azad and Saifuddin Soz and presided over by PCC chief GA Mir, a party spokesman said.
"Paying rich tributes to Mufti Sahib, senior Congress leaders recalled his services to the people of the State in different capacities during his long political career and lauded his efforts about the equitable development of all the three regions of the State," he said.
Describing Sayeed as a "visionary" leader, Mir said he always strived to strengthen the democratic and secular values in the State and inspired and guided people to adopt the path of democracy and dialogue through non-violent means.
Recalling the long association of Sayeed with Congress, Mir said he served the party to the best of his ability.
During his association with Congress, Sayeed remained very close to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, and was considered a pillar of the party in the State.
Azad described Sayeed as "a best administrator with a great political acumen", saying he was one of the tallest leaders of the country, who remained committed to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and communal harmony in the country.
"Sayeed strongly advocated the healing touch policy in order to address the issues and reach out to the people for redressal of their grievances.
"A man with great acumen and political wisdom, Mufti Saheb always tried to bridge the gaps between the communities and was committed to equitable development of all the three regions of the State," Azad added.
