Former Member of Legislative Council (MLC) and senior politician Yasir Reshi paid tribute to Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, a towering figure in Indian politics and a visionary leader of Jammu and Kashmir, on his 9th death anniversary. Reshi highlighted Sayeed’s extraordinary statesmanship and his dedication to fostering peace, development, and mutual understanding in one of South Asia’s most complex regions. He said that Mufti Sayeed envisioned Jammu and Kashmir as a bridge of peace not only within India but across the entire subcontinent.

Yasar Reshi emphasized that Mufti Sayeed dreamed of a South Asia where borders would serve as points of connection rather than division. His vision included seamless cross-border interactions, which he believed could lay the foundation for lasting peace in the region. Sayeed often stressed the need for a roadmap for Jammu and Kashmir similar to Europe, where multiple nations operate under a single passport framework.

Reshi noted that Mufti Sayeed’s efforts led to significant breakthroughs such as the opening of trade and travel routes, including the Srinagar-Muzaffarabad and Poonch-Rawalakot bus services. These initiatives, Reshi said, were not merely symbolic but formed the cornerstone of Sayeed’s visionary leadership.

Describing Mufti Sayeed as a statesman unparalleled in South Asia, Reshi remarked that he was the only politician who envisioned transforming Jammu and Kashmir into a “free zone” akin to the European model. According to Reshi, Sayeed had full confidence in India’s ability to work towards this vision.

“Although Mufti Mohammad Sayeed couldn’t see his vision fully realized during his lifetime, I am confident that his leadership and ideas will inspire concrete steps in the near future to achieve his dream,” Yasar Reshi said.