Vice President condoles the death of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, Chief Minister of J&K The Vice President of India, Shri M. Hamid Ansari has condoled the death of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. In a message, Shri M. Hamid Ansari said Mufti Sayeed was an eminent statesman and a popular leader who made immense contribution to the progress and welfare of the state. The Vice President said Mufti Sayeed was a consensus builder and always placed the nation's interest ahead of every other consideration. Following is the text of the Vice Presidents message: I am deeply grieved to hear about the demise of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, the Chief Minister of J&K. An eminent statesman and a popular leader, Mufti Sayeed made immense contribution to the progress and welfare of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. He was a consensus builder and always placed the nation's interest ahead of every other consideration. His death is an irreparable loss to the people of India. I convey my deepest condolences to the bereaved members of the family and join the nation in praying for eternal peace for the departed soul."
