Srinagar, March 16 -- Jammu and Kashmir National Conference general secretary Haji Ali Muhammad Sagar on Saturday asserted that the position of Mirwaiz is of immense socio-religious importance saying that the injudicious approach of humiliation and intimidation will hurt the sentiments of his followers.

While addressing a gathering of people in Shahar-e-Khas locality of Srinagar, Sagar, said, "The post of Mirwaiz in highly venerated by the people of Kashmir. Notwithstanding his politics, his family has played a pivotal role in the socio-political emancipation of the people of Kashmir. He is a scholarly person, holding a Phd degree and is well respected in the socio-religious circles of the state," adding, "Government should not make it a...