On Saturday, the 98-year-old renowned Gujjar leader and religious figure, Mian Bashir Ahmed Larvi passed away.
Larvi had a wide following across Jammu Kashmir and was born in November 1923, in Baba Nagri Wangath, Kangan in Ganderbal district. His father Hazrat Mian Nizam Din Larvi and his grandfather Baba Jee Sahib Larvi were also renowned religious personalities. He was the son of top Gujjar leader and saint Mian Nizam Din Larvi and father of former Minister and National Conference (NC) leader Mian Altaf Ahmad.
Several renowned names from Jammu Kashmir have paid their condolences on his passing away.
His family has said that his Nimaz-e-Jinazah (funeral prayers) will be performed, today at Mazar Shrief Baba ji Sahib Larvi located at Baba Nagari Wangat.
“Deeply saddened to hear about Mian Bashir sahab’s demise. Apart from being a great spiritual & political leader, his contributions to uplift the downtrodden are enormous. May Allah give strength to Altaf sb to carry forward his noble mission. Will miss his blessings and affection,” tweeted Mehbooba Mufti, the former CM of the erstwhile state and the president of the PDP.
“Inna lilahi wa inna illahi rajiuun. Just heard about the sad demise of Mian Bashir Sahib, a spiritual leader & a mass leader revered by many especially in the Gujjar community. His demise will be deeply felt by many of us. My condolences to my colleague Mian Altaf Sb & his family,” tweeted Omar Abdullah.
“Grieved over the passing of Mian Bashir Ahmad Laaravi, a renowned spiritual leader & political figure. His death has felt a void that can’t be filled. Our condolences go out to Mian Altaf Laaravi, the entire family & Bashir Sb’s admirers. May Allah grant him a place in Jannat,” the NC wrote on Twitter.
“Deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family of Mian Bashir Sahab. An inspirational leader, defined by simplicity who had a humbling effect on people he interacted with. May his soul rest in peace,” Sajad Lone, the chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference said.