Lt Governor pays homage to former Defence Minister George Fernandes

JAMMU, JANUARY 29: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today paid floral tributes to the former Defence Minister, George Fernandes during his second death anniversary commemoration conclave organized by George Fernandes Foundation, in collaboration with Hind Mazdoor Kissan Panchayat, J&K Unit and Step India J&K Unit at Press Club. Remembering the former Union Minister, the Lt Governor observed that George Fernandes ji was a fearless leader, who tirelessly worked for the upliftment of the underprivileged. He worked for multidimensional development of the society which will continue to inspire the nation about his courage and selflessness, said the Lt Governor. The Lieutenant Governor, while addressing the gathering, shared his experiences of working with the former Union Minister and recalled the great leader as a well-wisher of the downtrodden. He was an extraordinary personality and able leader. He was instrumental in the eradication of many social inequalities and always worked for the welfare and development of the people. Throwing light on the working of the former Union Minister, the Lt Governor observed that while being the Minister for Railways, George Fernandes made Konkan railways a reality connecting Mumbai with Mangalore through many crisscrossing rivers, valleys and mountains. The Lt Governor said that George Fernandes ji advocated transparency in the government systems and always stood firm for equal rights for every citizen of the country.