The chief of the National Conference (NC), Farooq Abdullah, has refuted the assertion made by veteran politician Ghulam Nabi Azad regarding clandestine meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, asserting that he has no reason to engage in such secretive activities. Farooq Abdullah emphasized that if there were any official engagements with the Prime Minister or the Union Home Minister, they would be conducted during daylight hours, dismissing any notion of nocturnal meetings to evade public scrutiny. Expressing his bewilderment at the allegations leveled against him, Farooq Abdullah questioned the motives behind such attempts to tarnish his reputation.
In response to Ghulam Nabi Azad's accusations of "duplicity" during an exclusive interview with India Today TV, Farooq Abdullah firmly denied the allegations, emphasizing his commitment to transparency and integrity in his political dealings. Azad's claims of strategic maneuvering by the Abdullahs to form an alliance with the BJP in 2014 were strongly rebuffed by Farooq Abdullah, who deemed them baseless and aimed at undermining his political stature. He reiterated his unwavering dedication to the welfare of the people and dismissed any insinuations of double-dealing.
Furthermore, Azad's disclosure of an alleged meeting between the Abdullahs and PM Modi before the contentious abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 was met with skepticism by Farooq Abdullah, who denounced such rumors as unfounded and devoid of any factual basis. He rejected any assertions that suggested complicity on his part in decisions taken by the central government concerning the region.
In a similar vein, Omar Abdullah, the son of Farooq Abdullah and a prominent figure in the National Conference, vehemently criticized Ghulam Nabi Azad, questioning the authenticity of his claims and highlighting inconsistencies in his statements. Omar Abdullah accused Azad of harboring resentment and attempting to discredit the Abdullah family for personal gain. He urged the public to discern the truth from the falsehoods propagated by individuals driven by ulterior motives.
In conclusion, Farooq Abdullah and his son Omar Abdullah have vehemently refuted Ghulam Nabi Azad's allegations of deceit and clandestine dealings, asserting their unwavering commitment to transparency and public service. They have called into question the credibility of Azad's accusations and reiterated their dedication to the welfare of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
