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| Prof. Abdul Gani Bhat passes away in Sopore | | Jammu Kashmiri leaders pay rich tributes to Prof. Bhat |  Srinagar, September 17 (Scoop News)-Former chairman of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Prof. Abdul Gani Bhat passed away Wednesday evening at his residence in Botingoo, Sopore. He was 90.
As per reports, Bhat died after a brief illness. He breathed his last at his residence. Born in 1935 in Botingoo, which is near Sopore in north Kashmir, Bhat started out as an academic before he entered politics.
Meanwhile Jammu and Kashmiri leaders pay rich tributes to Prof. Bhat.
Chairman All Parties Hurriyat Conference Mirwaiz Umar Farooq in a condolence massage on X said that Just heard the very sad news that I lost the affectionate elder, a dear friend and colleague, Prof. Abdul Ghani Bhat Sahib, who passed away sometime ago. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. A huge personal loss! May Allah grant him the highest place in Jannah. Kashmir has been bereft of a sincere and visionary leader
It pains me beyond words that the authorities compelled the family of Prof. Sb to conclude his janazah hurriedly. I have been locked inside my home, and being denied the right to walk with him in his final journey. My association with him spanned 35 years of friendship and guidance. So many others,too, longed to pay their last respects. To be deprived of even the solace of participating in his janazah and bid him a final goodbye is an unbearable cruelty.
In a post on X, CM Omar Abdullah wrote: “I’m saddened to hear about the demise of senior Kashmiri political leader & academician Professor Abdul Gani Bhat Sb. Our political ideologies were poles apart but I will always remember him as a very civil person. He had the courage to espouse the cause of dialogue when many believed violence was the only way forward and this resulted in him meeting the then PM Vajpayee ji & Deputy PM Advani ji. May Professor Bhat sb find place in Jannat. My condolences to his family & loved ones.”
People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti in her condolence message on X wrote: “I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Professor Abdul Gani Bhat sb. He was a voice of moderation amidst the tumultuous history of Kashmir an esteemed scholar, teacher, and intellectual with a pragmatic approach to politics. A strong advocate for the peaceful resolution of the Kashmir issue, his influence was profound.”
“On a personal note, he always showed me great affection, and I turned to him for solace during difficult times. Despite differing political views, he remained a close and respected friend of Mufti Saheb, and together, peace and reconciliation were the core of their political campaigns. May his soul rest in peace, and may his legacy continue to inspire.”
Jammu and Kashmir Anjuman Sharia Shian has also expressed grief over the demise.
In his condolence message, the President of Anjuman Sharia Shian, Aga Syed Hassan Mousvi Safvi, described the late Professor as a noble soul whose entire life was dedicated to the service of religion, humanity, and the promotion of wisdom. “He was a radiant lamp that illuminated generations and guided society with his vision and sagacity,” the statement reads.
CPI (M) leader M Y Tarigami said Prof Bhat’s loss leaves a void that will be deeply felt. “Deeply saddened by the passing of Prof. Abdul Gani Bhat. I have known him for long. He was an eminent figure in J & K’s political landscape, remembered for his humility, intellect, and lifelong struggle for the welfare of people. His loss leaves a void that will be deeply felt,” Tarigami wrote on X.
Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Minister, Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen, expressed sorrow over the demise of Prof. Bhat. In his condolence message, Hakeem Yaseen described Prof. Bhat as a towering personality, whose contributions to political discourse, public life, and academia will always be remembered. He said Prof. Bhat’s passing has created a void that can never be filled.
(Photo Credit:Mirwaiz Umar Farooq)
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