After Sharad Pawar, Farooq Abdullah said no to presidential race

New Delhi: After NCP’s Sharad Pawar, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Saturday (June 18) refused to be the face of opposition parties for the 2022 presidential election. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had suggested Abdullah’s name as the joint opposition candidate for the upcoming election. presidential election. NC chief Farooq Abdullah said, “I withdraw my name from consideration as a possible joint opposition candidate for President of India. I believe that Jammu and Kashmir is passing through a turning point and these uncertainties.” My efforts are needed to help navigate the times.” According to ANI. Further, the former J&K CM said that he has many years left for active politics, adding that he is eager to make a positive contribution to the service of J&K and the country. “I am grateful to Mamata didi for proposing my name. I am also grateful to all the senior leaders who supported me,” Abdullah said.

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