Farooq sings a new tune at Diwali party

When Abdullah senior was reminded by his party leaders of his other engagements, the prompt response was Aaj Jane Ki Zidd Na Karo, Yuon Hi Pehlu Mein Behte Raho¿ The function was organised by National Conference legislator and managing director of Take 1, a local news channel, Devinder Rana.

Farooq, who had been inactive in state politics after his party’s debacle in the 2002 Assembly polls, has returned to the political centrestage in the last few months. He has declared his intention to lead the party as its chief ministerial candidate in the next Assembly elections.

At a time when all other political parties are slugging it out for the next polls, Farooq on Wednesday took out time to amuse others.

The National Conference patron arrived at the venue around 9.30 pm when well-known local singer Suraj Singh was singing a ghazal. After exchanging pleasantries, Farooq joined him. And, before anybody could react, the seasoned leader took over to sing “Teri Ankho Mein Kaya Dekhaâ, Kabhi Khudha To Kabhi Katil Dekha”.

After Abdullah senior finished the song, his party leaders tried to remind him of his engagements elsewhere. But the Abdullah took up the mike once again for “Lag Ja Gale Ki Hasin Raat Ho Na Ho”. He continued singing one song after another enthralling the audience for quite sometime. He was visibly pleased with himself, the ambience and the appreciating guests. When media persons asked him about his absence from the state’s political circle, he said “Banwas Khatam Hua”.