Farooq Abdullah withdraws identify as attainable joint opposition candidate for President’s publish

Express News Service

SRINAGAR: Three-time former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah, whose identify was proposed as a attainable joint candidate for the workplace of president on Friday withdrew his identify from the race saying he has much more energetic politics forward and is trying ahead to creating a optimistic contribution in service of J&Okay and nation.

In a press release, Abdullah, who’s Lok Sabha MP from Srinagar, stated “I am honoured to have had my name proposed as a possible joint opposition candidate for the office of President of India by Mamata Banerjee”.

He stated after Mamata proposed his identify, he acquired various calls from opposition leaders providing their help for his candidature.

“I have taken a few days to discuss this unexpected development with my family and senior colleagues. I am deeply touched by the support that I’ve received & honoured to have been considered for the highest office in the country,” Abdullah stated.

He stated he believes J&Okay is passing by way of a vital juncture and his efforts are required to assist navigate these unsure instances.

“I have a lot more active politics ahead of me and look forward to making a positive contribution in the service of J&K and the country. Therefore I would like to respectfully withdraw my name from consideration and I look forward to supporting the joint opposition consensus candidate,” stated Abdullah.

He stated he was grateful to Mamata for proposing his identify.

“I’m also grateful to all the senior leaders who offered me their support,” added NC president.

Abdullah is predicted to play a key function within the occasion’s electoral politics in J&Okay.

He will lead the occasion’s marketing campaign within the first-ever Assembly polls of J&Okay Union Territory, which can be held by the tip of this 12 months.