Srinagar, Sept 8, K Pen: On the 43rd death anniversary of Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, Awami National Conference (ANC) President and his eldest daughter, Begum Khalida Shah, paid rich tributes to the towering leader, hailing his lifelong struggle for the dignity and rights of the people of Jammu & Kashmir.
Recalling her father’s sacrifices, Begum Khalida Shah said Sher-e-Kashmir was more than a political leader, he was a father figure who devoted every moment of his life to upliftment, education, and empowerment of his people.
“As his daughter, I witnessed his tireless sacrifices, his suffering, and his unwavering resolve to see his people live with dignity and honor,” she remarked.
Sher-e-Kashmir, who passed away on September 8, 1982, left behind what she described as a timeless legacy of courage, resilience, and unflinching commitment to the oppressed and downtrodden.
“His mission was never about power, but about awakening political consciousness, uniting the people and giving them a voice that could never be silenced. That legacy belongs to every Kashmiri and will remain eternal,” she said.
Emphasizing that the greatest tribute to Sher-e-Kashmir is to uphold his principles of justice, secularism, equality, and service to humanity, Begum Khalida Shah called upon the youth of Jammu & Kashmir to carry forward his vision with courage and determination.
“His life’s message was clear, to live with dignity, to stand for truth and to remain steadfast in the service of people,” she stressed.
Concluding her tribute, Begum Khalida Shah expressed pride in being his daughter while reaffirming her party’s commitment to his ideals.
“As President of the ANC, I pledge that our party shall continue to walk the path he showed us and remain committed to safeguarding the honor and aspirations of the people of Jammu & Kashmir,” she said | Kashmir Pen
