New Delhi: Terming it a ‘huge loss to Indian politics,’ apex industry body ASSOCHAM today expressed profound sadness and grief over demise of Jammu and Kashmir chief minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.
“Sayeed was a visionary leader, pro-trade and industry and always stood for maintaining friendly relations between India and Pakistan to promote peace in the region,” said President, ASSOCHAM, Sunil Kanoria.
“As the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, he was totally focused on equitable development of the state and as part of his efforts to revive the state’s economy he recently facilitated all kinds of help to the film industry for shooting in the valley to further promote growth of tourism, handicrafts and other relevant sectors,” said the ASSOCHAM chief. (ANI)