The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away of Shri Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.

Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed passed away of multiple organ failure in New Delhi on Thursday morning after nearly a week long hospitalisation. He was 79. According to AIIMS officials Sayeed died due to multi-organ failure at 9:10 this morning despite the best attempts to resuscitate him.

In a condolence message to his daughter Ms. Mehbooba Mufti, President Pranab Mukherjee has said, “I am sad to learn about the passing away of your father, Shri Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.

Shri Sayeed was a colleague of long years. He distinguished himself through remarkable political acumen and vision. Throughout his life, Shri Sayeed worked for the socio-political transformation and betterment of the State of Jammu and Kashmir. In his passing away, we have lost an outstanding public figure who was always in touch with the grassroots of society. Shri Sayeed’s contribution to Jammu and Kashmir and India through long years of public service will be always remembered.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences and convey them to all other members of your family. May God give you and your family the strength and courage to bear this irreparable loss”.

PM’s Condolences

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the passing away of J&K CM Shri Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.

“Mufti Sahab’s demise leaves a huge void in the nation & in J&K, where his exemplary leadership had a major impact on people’s lives. RIP. What stood out about Mufti Sahab was his statesmanship. In his long political journey he won many admirers across the political spectrum. Mufti Sahab provided a healing touch to J&K through his leadership. He will be missed by all of us. Condolences to his family & supporters”, the Prime Minister said.