Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Thursday expressed grief over the death of his Jammu and Kashmir counterpart Mufti Muhammad Sayeed.
Describing him as a veteran politician, Virbhadra Singh said Sayeed had a long and distinguished political career.
He said Sayeed's demise has left a huge void in the nation.
State Congress president Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said Sayeed was known for his love for the common man, especially the underprivileged.