New Delhi: Tributes and condolences poured in for Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, who passed away at the AIIMS in Delhi on Thursday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that the tragic demise has left a huge void in the nation and in the Valley.
The PM condoled the death of J-K Chief Minister and tweeted that the leader who provided a healing touch would be missed.
Mufti Sahab provided a healing touch to J&K through his leadership. He will be missed by all of us. Condolences to his family & supporters.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 7, 2016Expressing his heartfelt condolences on the passing away of Sayeed, Pranab Mukherjee said, "Contribution of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed to Jammu and Kashmir and India through long years of public service will always be remembered".
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said he was deeply pained to learn of Sayeed's demise. "He was known for his love for common people, especially the underprivileged."
The Home Minister, who met Sayeed's family in AIIMS soon after his death, said "Mufti Sayeed ji had a wonderful understanding of complex issues pertaining to J&K. He wanted to bring permanent peace to the Valley."
The demise of Mufti Sayeed is an "irreparable loss" to Jammu and Kashmir. His departure has also left a big void in national politics, he said.
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah too condoled the death of Sayeed.
Just heard the terrible terrible news of Mufti Sahib's passing away. I'm shocked & deeply saddened. May he rest in peace.
— Omar Abdullah (@abdullah_omar) January 7, 2016Omar went to AIIMS and expressed his condolences to the family.
Former Union Minister Farooq Abdullah also condoled the death of Sayeed and said he was deeply saddened by his death.
Condoling Sayeed's demise, Congress president Sonia Gandhi said his contribution as a humanist will forever be remembered and his death is a great loss to the nation.
She extended her condolence to Sayeed's wife and daughter Mehbooba Mufti.
Kerala Chief Minister too offered condolences to the family of Sayeed.
My condolences to the family of #MuftiMohammedSyed https://t.co/pQwDquIfaR
— Oommen Chandy (@Oommen_Chandy) January 7, 2016(With Agency inputs)