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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed died on Thursday morning at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) where he was admitted for the past 15 days.
The Chief Minister breathed his last around 7.30 AM, Education Minister and spokesman for Government Nayeem Akhter said here.
Sayeed, 79, is survived by his wife, three daughters including PDP President Mehbooba Mufti, and a son.
The mortal remains of the Chief Minister has been flown to Srinagar where many prominent politicians are paying their last respect.
Earlier PM Modi, Sonia Gandhi and others paid their respect to the departed leader in New Delhi.
Mufti Mohammad Sayeed's daughter, Mehbooba Mufti is likely to take over the helm of Jammu and Kashmir. Junior ally in the state BJP has said that it is upto PDP to decide who is going to be the next CM of Jammu and Kashmir.
Mortal remains of #MuftiMohammadSayeed brought to his ancestral village Bijbehara in the Anantnag district in J&K pic.twitter.com/xQ0xqsT6RA
— ANI (@ANI_news) January 7, 2016
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders meet J&K Governor NN Vohra to hand over a letter of support backing Mehbooba Mufti as the next CM
— ANI (@ANI_news) January 7, 2016
Ghulam Nabi Azad and Omar Abdullah pay their respects to #MuftiMohammadSayeed at Sher-e-Kashmir stadium, Srinagar pic.twitter.com/7gFkdke6FN
— ANI (@ANI_news) January 7, 2016
HM Rajnath Singh, MoS PMO Jitendra Singh reach #MuftiMohammadSayeed's residence in Srinagar (J&K) pic.twitter.com/uaLQnBmibA
— ANI (@ANI_news) January 7, 2016
#MuftiMohammadSayeed's mortal remains reach his residence in Srinagar (J&K) pic.twitter.com/8h6x6inSiX
— ANI (@ANI_news) January 7, 2016
Government decides to accord state funeral to the departed leader in Jammu and Kashmir: MHA
Jammu and Kashmir government announced a holiday today and a seven-day mourning period as a mark of respect to Mufti Mohammad Sayeed .
The flags atop buildings of constitutional authorities and state government will fly at half-mast during the mourning period, an official spokesman said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to late J&K CM Mufti Mohammad Sayeed at Palam Airport (Delhi).
Last rites of #MuftiMohammadSayeed ji will take place today in Bijbehara: Abdul Ghani Kohli, J&K Transport Minister
Congress President Sonia Gandhi reaches AIIMS
Nation has lost a 'true statesman': Jaitley on Mufti's demise
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has expressed grief over the demise of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, saying he was a true statesman amongst the politicians of the current era.
"Saddened by the death of Mufti Sahib. He has passed away when the country and the state (J&K) needed him the most. A true statesman amongst the politicians of the current era," Jaitley tweeted.
He has passed away when the country and the state (J&K)needed him the most.A true statesman amongst the politicians of the current era.(2/2)
— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) January 7, 2016
Congress President Sonia Gandhi also expressed grief over the demise of Mufti as she communicated her condolences to his wife, daughter Mehbooba Mufti and other well-wishers.
"In his death, the state of Jammu and Kashmir as indeed the entire nation has lost a great leader," she said.
Recalling his long association with the Congress party, she said Mufti's contribution as a "humanist and to public life in various capacities will forever be remembered." (PTI)
Daughter of #MuftiMohammadSayeed and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti reaches AIIMS, Delhi
Mufti Sayeed's contribution to J&K will be remembered: President Mukherjee
Expressing his heartfelt condolence, President Pranab Mukherjee said, "Heartfelt condolences on the passing away of J & K CM Mufti Mohammad Sayeed."
"Contribution of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed to J & K and India through long years of public service will be always remembered," the president added.
Contribution of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed to J & K and India through long years of public service will be always remembered #PresidentMukherjee
— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) January 7, 2016
'Healing touch' leader Mufti Sayeed would be missed: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of Mufti Sayeed, saying his demise leaves a huge void in the nation and that the leader who provided a healing touch would be missed.
"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," he said in a tweet.
"What stood out about Mufti Sahab was his statesmanship. In his long political journey he won many admirers across the political spectrum," Modi said.
The Prime Minister said Mufti's demise leaves a "huge void in the nation and in J&K, where his exemplary leadership had a major impact on people's lives".
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.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 7, 2016
"Muftiji was a visionary leader dedicated entire life to a united strong J&K in India. His demise at a crucial juncture is saddening. Condolences," said Ram Madhav, National General Secretary of BJP.
Muftiji ws a visionary leader dedicated entire life 2 a united strong J&K n India. His demise at a crucial juncture s saddening. Condolences
— Ram Madhav (@rammadhavbjp) January 7, 2016
Taking to micro-blogging site, Omar Abdullah said, "Just heard the terrible terrible news of Mufti Sahib's passing away. I'm shocked & deeply saddened. May he rest in peace."
He further added, "My heart felt sympathies to Mrs Syed, Mehbooba & the entire family in this most difficult of times. My & my family's prayers are with them."
My heart felt sympathies to Mrs Syed, Mehbooba & the entire family in this most difficult of times. My & my family's prayers are with them.
— Omar Abdullah (@abdullah_omar) January 7, 2016
Demise of Mufti Sayeed is an irreparable loss to Jammu and Kashmir: HM Rajnath Singh
"Deeply pained to learn of J&K CM Shri Mufti Mohd. Sayeed's demise. He was known for his love for common people, specially the underprivileged," said HM Rajnath Singh on Twitter.
"The demise of Shri Mufti Sayeed is an irreparable loss to Jammu and Kashmir. His departure has also left a big void in national politics," Singh added.
Stating that Mufti Sayeed ji had a wonderful understanding of complex issues pertaining to J&K, singh added, "He wanted to bring permanent peace to the valley."
The demise of Shri Mufti Sayeed is an irreparable loss to Jammu and Kashmir. His departure has also left a big void in national politics.
— Rajnath Singh (@BJPRajnathSingh) January 7, 2016
