JAMMU APRIL 21ST: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Friday paid glowing tributes to former minister and senior party leader Mr Bodh Raj Bali on his 20th 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 President Jammu Mr Rattan Lal Gupta highlighted the immense contribution of the veteran leader in the development and progress of Jammu and Kashmir.
Paying tributes to Mr Bali, Provincial President Jammu Province Mr Rattan Lal Gupta said that the departed leader worked with a sense of commitment.
Mr Gupta 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. Mr Gupta further said that Mr Bali worked for strengthening the fabric of secularism and brotherhood in the state of J&K.
While Paying tributes to Mr Bali Provincial Secretary Jammu Sheikh Bashir Ahmed described the late leader as a person of immense qualities who remained at the forefront in solving problems of the people. He said that the veteran leader worked tirelessly in various capacities as a party functionary and senior cabinet minister for people belonging to all walks of life. His services shall be remembered for the years to come.
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: Vijay Lochan P.P SC Cell, Pardeep Bali Provincial Secretary, Lakhshi Datta, Nar Singh, Sardar Gurnam Singh, Ashok Dogra, Waris Gill, Dr. Vikas Sharma, Sardar Tejinder Singh, Som Raj Taroch, Master Baldev Raj and other functionaries of District and Blocks.