Saying that Kashmir is “passing through a critical juncture,” National Conference president and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Saturday pulled out of the presidential race, days after NCP supremo Sharad Pawar introduced the identical. Thanking different opposition leaders for suggesting his title for the upcoming President elections, Abdullah stated that he was honoured when West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee proposed his title within the not too long ago held large assembly by opposition leaders to deliberate upon a candidate’s title in opposition to the ruling BJP celebration.
“Subsequent to Mamata didi proposing my name, I have received a number of calls from opposition leaders offering their support for my candidature,” Abdullah declared in a press release, whereas including, “I am deeply touched by the support that I’ve received and honoured to have been considered for the highest office in the country. I believe that Jammu and Kashmir is passing through a critical juncture and my efforts are required to help navigate these uncertain times.”
The former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister stated that he took the choice, believing that he has a “lot more active politics ahead of me and look forward to making a positive contribution in the service of Jammu and Kashmir 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,” Abdullah’s assertion additional learn.
Earlier this week, in a gathering convened by Banerjee in Delhi, leaders of 17 events together with TMC, Congress, CPI, CPI(M), CPIML, RSP, Shiv Sena, NCP, RJD, SP, National Conference, PDP, JD(S), DMK, RLD, IUML and JMM determined collectively on a consensus candidate, whereas naming nobody. In the assembly, Pawar’s title was proposed as soon as once more. After the assembly concluded, Pawar took to Twitter, ruling himself out of the race. Apart from Pawar and Abdullah, Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson Gopalkrishna Gandhi’s title was additionally proposed. The Opposition events are slated to fulfill for a second spherical to resolve upon a reputation for the July 18 President elections. The assembly can be convened by Sharad Pawar in Mumbai both on June 20 or June 21, in accordance with studies.
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