21/05/2026
Hakeem Yaseen Pays Glowing Tributes to Mirwaiz Moulvi Mohammad Farooq Abdul Ghani Lone on 36th Martyrdom Anniversary*
Srinagar: 21 may 2026 People’s Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Cabinet Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Thursday today paid rich tributes to Shaheed Mirwaiz Moulvi Mohammad Farooq and Shaheed Abdul Ghani Lone on their 36th martyrdom anniversary describing them as timeless symbols of peace justice and moral fortitude whose sacrifice continues to inspire Jammu and Kashmir.
In a statement Hakeem Yaseen recalled Mirwaiz Mohammad Farooq as a towering spiritual and political luminary whose wisdom compassion and foresight guided the people through some of their darkest hours.
“Today we remember him not for the tragedy that ended his life but for the legacy of dignity unity and vision he left behind” Yaseen said. “He was a leader of deep conviction who believed in dialogue non-violence and the collective good. His sermons transcended sects and communities while his political struggle remained anchored in democratic and peaceful means.”
Yaseen added “His vision was rooted in peace his strength came from truth and his leadership was defined by empathy. In an age of rising conflict and intolerance the values Mirwaiz Farooq stood for are more relevant than ever.”
Expressing solidarity with the Mirwaiz family the PDF President lauded Mirwaiz Umar Farooq for carrying forward his father’s mission through spiritual guidance and social reform. He urged the youth of Jammu and Kashmir to draw inspiration from the late Mirwaiz’s life and uphold his ideals of justice harmony and coexistence.
Paying homage to Abdul Ghani Lone Hakeem Yaseen described him as a man of iron principles and profound compassion. “Rising from humble beginnings he became one of the most powerful and courageous voices for inclusion and justice in Jammu and Kashmir. His clarity of purpose and commitment to the people’s rights remain a benchmark for public life.”
Hakeem Yaseen prayed for eternal peace to the noble souls of both leaders and called upon the people to honor their memory through action. “Let us pay real tribute not merely with words but by committing ourselves to build a just peaceful and inclusive society — the very dream for which they lived and laid down their lives.”