Farooq Abdullah steps down from the post of NC president
Speculation is that 85-year-old Abdullah will assume the role of party patron and his son, Omar Abdullah, currently the party’s vice-president, is likely to succeed him as the new party chief.
Speculation is that 85-year-old Abdullah will assume the role of party patron and his son, Omar Abdullah, currently the party’s vice-president, is likely to succeed him as the new party chief.
Whatever the ultimate verdict, Merkel can celebrate a unique end to her tenure: she is set to become the first German chancellor to leave power when she chooses.
