Farooq Abdullah to step down from NC president post, says time for new generation

There is widespread speculation that 85-year-old Abdullah will assume the role of party patron and his son Omar Abdullah, currently the party's vice-president, is likely to succeed him.

Published: 18th November 2022 11:21 AM  |   Last Updated: 18th November 2022 12:41 PM   |  A+A A-

National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah (Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association- JKCA- Fund scam) Case: Alleged embezzlement of funds (Rs 112 crore) given by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the promotion of cricket in Jammu and Kashmir. Current Status: A Special PMLA Court has taken cognizance of the complaint filed by ED and issued notices to the accused persons for appearance before the PMLA Special Court on August 27, 2022.

National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah - Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association - JKCA- Fund scam Case: Alleged embezzlement of funds (Rs 112 crore) given by the Board of Control for Cricket in Indi

By PTI

SRINAGAR: Veteran politician and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah Friday announced his decision to step down from the post of National Conference president, saying it is time to hand over the mantle to the new generation.

There is widespread speculation that 85-year-old Abdullah will assume the role of party patron and his son Omar Abdullah, currently the party's vice-president, is likely to succeed him as the new chief.

"I will not be contesting for the post of president any longer. The elections for the post will be held on December 5. It is time for the new generation to take over the responsibilities," Abdullah told PTI.

"Anyone from the party can contest for the post. It is a democratic exercise," Abdullah, who is a Lok Sabha MP, said.

Farooq Abdullah became National Conference president for the first time in 1983.

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