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PRESIDENT OF INDIA CONDOLES THE PASSING AWAY OF HAJI ABDUL SALAM

Rashtrapati Bhavan : 01.03.2017

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away of veteran Congress leader and Rajya Sabha Member Haji Abdul Salam.

In a condolence message to his wife, Smt. Najida Begum, the President has said, "I am sad to learn about the passing away of your husband, Haji Abdul Salam.

A veteran Congress leader and Rajya Sabha Member, Haji Abdul Salam served the nation and the people of Manipur with utmost dedication.

Haji Salam shall long be remembered for his commitment to the cause of communal harmony and upliftment of marginalised sections of our society.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I pray to the Almighty to give you and the members of your family the strength to bear this irreparable loss”.

This release issued at 2125 hrs.