Srinagar, July 10 -- On the solemn occasion of the 25th death anniversary of Madar-e-Meharban Begum Akbar Jehan Abdullah, the rank and file of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference paid glowing and heartfelt tributes to a woman who was far more than a political figure-a guiding light in J&K's journey toward selfhood, dignity, and democratic awakening.

Party leaders remembered Begum Akbar Jehan not only as the revered better half of Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah, but as a resolute torchbearer of resilience, who stood tall during some of the most trying periods in the region's history.

"Her quiet strength, unwavering resolve, and boundless compassion were the spiritual spine that upheld the collective morale of the people es...