Shadow Correspondent
Jammu Apr 21 :
Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Sunday paid glowing tributes to former minister and senior party leader Mr Bodh Raj Bali on his 21st death anniversary, describing him as a leader par excellence who devoted all his life in service of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Leading the party cadre in paying floral tributes to Mr Bali, at a function held at Sher-e- Kashmir Bhavan here this morning, Provincial Secretary Jammu Sheikh Bashir Ahmed highlighted the immense contribution of the veteran leader in the development and progress of Jammu and Kashmir. Paying tributes to Mr Bali, Sheikh Bashir Ahmed Provincial Secretary Jammu said that the departed leader worked with a sense of commitment.
Sheikh Bashir Ahmed said that Mr Bali worked tirelessly for the upliftment of poor and down-trodden in different capacities. His contribution in strengthening National Conference at the gross root level in the Jammu Province remains a high point of his political career, he said, adding that the veteran leader made a distinct mark by serving the people, which will serve as a source of inspiration for the coming generations. Sheikh Bashir further said that Mr Bali worked for strengthening the fabric of secularism and brotherhood in the state of J&K.
Paying tributes to Mr Bali, former minister and Central Zone President Jammu Babu Rampaul said the towering leader left an indelible mark on the National Conference cadre by dint of his determination and hard-work besides strengthening the party at gross root level. He said the best tribute would be to strengthen the party at gross root level and make it a vibrant force to satiate the urges and aspirations of the people. He said that the late leader will be remembered for his high political caliber and having passion for serving the people, especially poor and down-trodden.
Several senior leaders, including Pardeep Bali, Ayub Malik Provincial Secretaries Jammu, Bushan Lal Bhat former MLC, Vijay Lochan Chairman SC Cell, Abdul Gani Teli Chairman OBC Cell, Ankush Abrol Joint Secretary Jammu Province, Vijay Laxmi Datta Senior leader, Pyare Lal Sharma, G. H Malik,Rita Gupta Vice President Central Zone, Rakesh Singh Raka Vice President Central Zone, Dr. Vikas Sharma Secretary Jammu Province, S. Tejinder Singh Aman District President Jammu Urban YNC, Ashok Dogra Vice President District Jammu Urban, Master Aslam Secretary Central Zone, Ashwani Charak Block President Jammu East, Nitish Gowsami Provincial Secretary Jammu Province YNC, Som Raj Taroch, Ajay Kumar, Sewak Singh and others.
