Srinagar, Oct 26: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah paid rich tributes to the eminent Islamic scholar and popular leader, late Maulana Molvi Abbas Ansari, on his fourth death anniversary.
Paying tribute to the late leader, as per a party statement, he said that Maulana Abbas Ansari was deeply committed to safeguarding the honour and dignity of the people of Kashmir and promoting communal harmony. They said that his historic role in the Plebiscite Front movement and the movement for the recovery of the holy relic of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) remains unforgettable. He had also endured imprisonment on several occasions for his role in these movements.
They said that his demise had left a significant void that would be difficult to fill. Maulana Abbas Ansari remained a staunch advocate of Shia-Sunni unity throughout his life. Besides being an eminent religious preacher, he was a humble, humane and compassionate personality who always cared for the poor and underprivileged. Allah had blessed him with political insight as well as exemplary moral character.
Dr Farooq Abdullah expressed hope that the late Maulana’s son, Masroor Abbas, would follow in his father’s footsteps and carry forward his mission.
The party’s General Secretary Haji Ali Mohammad Sagar, senior leader Agha Syed Mahmood, and Chief Spokesperson and MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq also paid rich tributes to the late leader.
