Suhail Khan
SRINAGAR, Nov 05: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed his deep regret over the loss of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Devender Rana, revealing that he was unaware of Rana’s serious illness.
While speaking during the obituary references in the House, Abdullah as per Kashmir Despatch team present in the session emphasized the importance of focusing on Rana, noting that he was a sitting member of the House.
“No one else in this House has worked as closely with Rana as I have. I have worked with him for around 20 years,” Omar Abdullah stated.
He reminisced, “I became the President of the National Conference, and Devender was my media advisor. When I became Chief Minister in 2009, he once again stepped into the role of advisor. Through every twist and turn, his dedication never faltered.”
Abdullah praised Rana’s unwavering loyalty, saying, “He never complained when I reshuffled the ministries or when he was tasked with organizational work. His loyalty to the National Conference was steadfast, and his hard work was evident to all.”
He further reflected, “We all must eventually leave this world. Today we are here, and tomorrow someone else will take our place. Therefore, we should all strive to do good things so that we are remembered with praise. Those who come after us should commend our good work and recognize our efforts.”
