Omar expresses grief over Jyoti Basu’s demise, describes him country’s great leader

JAMMU, JANUARY 17- –Chief Minister, Mr. Omar Abdullah has expressed grief over the sad demise of Former Chief Minister of West Bengal and CPIM’s stalwart, Mr. Jyoti Basu.

In his condolence message, Mr. Omar described Jyoti Basu a great leader of the country, who through out his life, worked for the cause of people and for the progress and prosperity of the country.

“In Mr. Basu the poor people have lost their true friend” he said and added that the vacuum created by his demise is difficult to be filled.

The Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister on his and on behalf of people of J&K conveyed deep sorrow to the bereaved family and the people of West Bengal.

“In this hour of sorrow we the people of Jammu and Kashmir are with you”, he said while conveying the solidarity with the bereaved family and people of West Bengal. He prayed for peace to the departed soul.