Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah took on a singing avatar, giving an impromptu performance at a 'Diwali Milan' in Jammu.As the audience, mainly consisting of mediapersons, was being entertained by a well-known local singer at a function organised by National Conference MLC Devinder Singh Rana on Wednesday evening, Abdullah took to the stage.The NC leader rendered ghazals like Aaj Janey Ki Zid Na Karo and Mere Allah Mere Ram as shutterbugs had a busy time.Later, talking briefly to media, he extended greetings to the people on Diwali and hoped that the festival would usher in an era of peace, prosperity and happiness in the state.To a query from a reporter, who asked if he becomes chief minister whether he would host the function and sing ghazals next year too, he remarked, "Inshallah I would sing at the same place and the same day.”Abdullah also expressed hope that peace and stability is restored in Pakistan.
