Srinagar|Nov,18 : Trashing reports about quitting from the position of his party’s presidency the National Conference (NC) president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Friday said that he has not stepped down from the post and that he will continue to hold the office.
A local news gathering agency quoted him as saying “I continue to hold the post of Party President as I have not resigned yet. I am still the party chief till elections and will continue to hold the position till someone else is ready to the responsibilities of this post.”
Earlier reports circulated through several newspapers and social media platforms said that Dr Farooq Abdullah has resigned from the post of president citing several reasons including health issue as one.
Meanwhile, NC chief spokesperson, Tanvir Sadiq has also said that Dr Farooq continues to be the party president. “Some people have spread speculations about his resignation which is not true. He continues to be party chief till election notification is issued for the post,” he added
