INDIA

AG Noorani is no more

By News Desk

August 29, 2024

Eminent scholar, lawyer, and political commentator A.G. Noorani passed away on Thursday in Mumbai at the age of 93.

A prolific author, Mr. Noorani penned several books, including “The Kashmir Question.”

Renowned for his expertise in constitutional matters, Mr. Noorani’s incisive analysis and extensive writings on Indian Muslims marked a distinguished academic and journalistic career.

He frequently presented papers at seminars nationwide, educating audiences on various critical issues.

Mr. Noorani’s passing has been widely mourned. Asaduddin Owaisi, in a message on X, said, “A.G. Noorani, a giant among scholars, has passed away. I learned a great deal from him, from the constitution to Kashmir, to China, and even the art of appreciating good food. May Allah grant him maghfirah.”

Former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also expressed his condolences on X, stating, “Sorry to hear about the demise of A.G. Noorani Sb earlier today. Noorani Sb was a man of letters, an accomplished lawyer, a scholar, and a political commentator. He wrote extensively on matters of law and on subjects like Kashmir, RSS, and the constitution. May Allah grant him the highest place in Jannat.”