Omar resigns as CM, leaves for London Says he finds no reason to stay in JK at present Governor requests him to continuein office till alternative arrangements =>Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister, called on N.N. Vohra, Governor J&K, today afternoon and submitted his resignation as Chief Minister. The Governor has accepted Omar’s resignation and requested him to continue in office till alternative arrangements are made. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah after submitting his resignation told newsmen heis leaving for London to enquire about the health of his parents. “It is of no use for me to stay in Jammu and Kashmir. I am leavingfor London to see my ailing parents,” Omars said. He also termed PDP and BJP as largest parties emerged after the state elections of 2014. He said he has been saying since yesterday it is not the duty of National Conference to form the government nor it is duty of NC to help anyone form the government. Omar also rejected the reports that any back channel talks are going on between NC and other parties.
Posted on: Wed, 24 Dec 2014 15:36:49 +0000