Srinagar, Oct 16: Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (JKPDP) President and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti has expressed her heartfelt condolences over the demise of the senior Kashmiri journalist and renowned litterateur, Ghulam Nabi Khayal.
In a statement, Mufti said the sad demise of Khayal has left a void in the literary landscape of Jammu and Kashmir. “Ghulam Nabi Khayal Sahab was a veteran writer and journalist who had dedicated his life to the pursuit of knowledge and the promotion of the rich cultural heritage of Kashmir. His contributions to the literary and journalistic field were vast and significant, and he leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations of writers and journalists,” she said.
Mehbooba Mufti extended her heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of G N Khayal and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.
Expressing deep shock and grief over the demise of Ghulam Nabi Khayal, CPI(M) leader Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami has termed the demise as an irreparable loss to Kashmiri literature and language. “Late Ghulam Nabi Khayal was a prolific writer who authored over a dozen books. Through his literary brilliance, he eloquently captured the complexities of the society. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and friends,” Tarigami said in a statement.
JKPDP General Secretary & Former Minister J&K GH Nabi Lone Hanjura on Monday visited the residence of Ghulam Nabi Khayal in downtown Srinagar to offer condolences. He was accompanied by several other party leaders including State Secretary Ab Hameed Kosheen, district president Srinagar Ab Qayoom Bhat, Mohd Shafi Kundangar, Mohd Arif Laiguroo, Zuhaib Yousuf Mir, Mohd Iqbal Tramboo, Mohd Altaf, Fayaz Ahmad and others.
Expressing deep sympathies with the family, Lone said Khayal was a veteran writer and journalist who had dedicated his life to the pursuit of knowledge and promotion of the rich cultural heritage of Kashmir. “His contributions being very vast and significant and has left behind a legacy which will inspire generations ahead,” he said.
Terming his loss a big void in the literary world, Lone said Khayal will be remembered for long. He also prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.
