Jammu, June 10 -- On the solemn occasion of the 43rd death anniversary of Late Mirza Mohammad Afzal Beg, fondly remembered as Fakhr-e-Kashmir (Pride of Kashmir), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), under the leadership of President and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, extends its heartfelt tributes to one of Jammu and Kashmir's most revered leaders.

Mirza Afzal Beg was a towering figure whose contributions as a statesman, reformer, and champion of social justice continue to resonate across generations. As the first Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (1975-1977) and a key architect of historic land reforms, his legacy remains etched in the annals of our region's history. His visionary leadership as Revenue Minister led to the...