Srinagar: National Conference President and
Union Minister Farooq Abdullah today dismissed speculation of
him becoming chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir again after
his son Omar Abdullah dramatically resigned saying it is "not
true".
Farooq also said Omar had no option but to quit under the
given circumstances following the kind of allegations levelled
by the opposition PDP against him.
"No. I don't think so. That's not true," said Farooq who
was with Omar at their residence after he announced his
resignation when asked to respond to speculation of him
taking over as chief minister. Farooq who was on his way to
airport rushed back home following Omar's announcement.
Asked what he was going to do following the dramatic
development, Farooq said cryptically, "nothing."
"Why should I do anything. It is for the Governor to
decide. The matter is with the Governor," he said.
The former J and K chief minister said he thought Omar
felt that his honour was at stake.
"I think man is known by the honour he has. I think
he(Omar) felt that his honour was at stake and he cannot lead
the state while charges, baseless charges has been levelled
against him. I think under the circumstances he has no other
option but to do this," Farooq said defending Omar's decision.
Farooq also slammed the PDP saying it had nothing else to
do. " PDP is but a tragedy for the state and tragedy for the
country," he added.
Bureau Report
First Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2009, 20:41