Srinagar, Oct 17: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President and Member of the Parliament from Srinagar Dr Farooq Abdullah visited Rawalpora to express condolence with the bereaved family of noted poet and essayist Ghulam Nabi Khayal, who breathed his last on Sunday.
Dr Farooq was accompanied by Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani and Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq on the visit. Joined by party functionaries, he offered fatiha for the deceased on the occasion. He also expressed his deepest condolences and sympathies with the bereaved household and prayed for fortitude to them at this difficult time.
Meanwhile, Dr Abdullah said that the issue of Palestine if left unaddressed will have far-reaching consequences on the long-term peace and stability of the entire West Asia region.
Interacting with the press on the sidelines of an event in Srinagar, Dr Farooq said, “I am really sad that no one is raising a voice about the plight of Palestinians in the United Nations. It’s very unfortunate to see a marked change in India’s stance on Palestine. India’s stand on Palestine has traditionally been guided by the ideals of Nehru and Gandhi. Our people have historically been supportive of Palestinian people and its claims.”
He added, “It’s unfortunate that our government had not even made a token appeal for restraint and ceasefire, negating the vision of support to the Palestinian cause articulated by Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru.”
