President, PM condole death of CM Mufti Mohammad Sayeed

President Pranab Mukherjee has expressed grief over the passing away of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed. In a tweet, Mr Mukherjee said, the contribution of Mr Sayeed to Jammu and Kashmir and India through long years of public service will be always remembered. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, Mr Sayeed's demise leaves a huge void in the nation and in Jammu and Kashmir, where his exemplary leadership had a major impact on people's lives. In a tweet, he said, Mr Sayeed provided a healing touch to the state through his leadership and he will be missed by all. The Prime Minister said, what stood out about Mr Sayeed was his statesmanship and in his long political journey he won many admirers across the political spectrum.

In his condolence message, Home Minister Rajnath Singh



said, the demise of Mr Sayeed is an irreparable loss to Jammu and Kashmir and it has also left a big void in national politics. He said, Mr Sayeed had a wonderful understanding of complex issues pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir and he wanted to bring permanent peace to the valley. The Home Minister said, he was known for his love for common people, specially the underprivileged.

Congress President Sonia Gandhi said, with the death of Mr Sayeed the state of Jammu and Kashmir and the entire nation has lost a great leader. Recalling his long association with Congress party, Mrs Gandhi said, Mr Sayeed's contribution as a humanist and to public life in various capacities will forever be remembered. 

Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah has also condoled the death of Mr Sayeed.