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Presidential Polls: Farooq Abdullah Turns Down Opposition’s Proposal To Be A Candidate

Farooq Abdullah

Farooq Abdullah, like Sharad Pawar, has declined the option to be the Opposition’s joint presidential candidate. 

Farooq Abdullah, chairman of the National Conference, declined the opportunity to be the Opposition’s presidential candidate on Saturday, saying he would instead contribute to Jammu and Kashmir.

In a statement, the Lok Sabha MP said he was honored that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee nominated him as a prospective joint Opposition candidate, but he withdrew his name from consideration.

He said, “I believe that Jammu and Kashmir is passing through a critical juncture, and my efforts are required to help navigate these uncertain times. 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.” He added, “Therefore I would like to respectfully withdraw my name from consideration and I look forward to supporting the joint opposition consensus candidate.”

The withdrawal of the former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister comes only days after Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chairman Sharad Pawar declined the chance to run for the top job.

Sharad Pawar’s name was suggested by representatives of 17 Opposition parties, including the Congress, Trinamool Congress (TMC), Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), and Shiv Sena, at a conference in New Delhi.

“I sincerely thank the leaders of the Opposition parties for submitting my name as a candidate for President of India. However, I would like to add that I have respectfully declined the suggestion,” Pawar tweeted following the meeting.

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Watch: BJP’s Varun Gandhi Makes Request As ‘Elder Brother’ To Agnipath Protestors

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Varun Gandhi

Varun Gandhi claimed to have communicated with thousands of young armed services aspirants. 

New Delhi:  As violent protests against the new armed services recruitment scheme, Agnipath, erupt in numerous areas, BJP Lok Sabha MP Varun Gandhi today extended his support for the agitating Army aspirants while also urging them to be patient and retain “democratic dignity.” In a plea to the protestors to choose nonviolent tactics of protest instead, he stressed that a soldier always puts the nation’s interest first, and that putting out our requests by causing any harm to public property would be unethical.

While conceding that their worries over the Agnipath programme are legitimate, he advised them to express them to the government while maintaining democratic dignity. He asked them to write a memorandum, use social media, and march peacefully to express their concerns to the Centre. “Every young person has the right to a safe future. There will be justice served, “On Twitter, he stated.

He noted that the government changed the age limit within 24 hours after introducing the programme. “This gives me a lot of faith that the administration will make appropriate adjustments,” he remarked, urging to them once more with folded hands to fight for their rights peacefully and in harmony.

Mr Gandhi claimed to have communicated with thousands of young armed services aspirants who wrote him texts, letters, phone calls, and videos expressing their concerns about the four-year service system.

“I conveyed your grievances to the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh yesterday. I hope that the result will be positive,” he said.

“I know this is a very confusing situation for you but today I have come as an elder brother folding his hands in front of you to request something. Even the most difficult issues can be resolved through dialogue. Idealist and nationalist youth like you are the future of the country that’s why expectations from you are also higher,” he said.

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