In this candid interview, Farooq Abdullah opens up about his tumultuous journey from a doctor to a prominent political figure. He reflects on the challenges he has faced in politics, revealing the emotional toll it has taken over the decades. Abdullah shares a poignant lesson from his father about the inescapable currents of political life and contemplates whether retirement from active politics might be on the horizon. He also touches on the inspiring speech delivered by his grandson Zaheer, showcasing the legacy of leadership in his family. Join us for an insightful look into the complexities of political life and personal reflections.
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00:00because they're not accepting that we are part of India. They say it's still disputed.
00:05Sir, do you believe that Kashmir is still a flashpoint between the three nuclear powers?
00:10It is. We have China on our border. They have captured nearly 2,000 kilometers of our land and
00:17are advancing. Pakistan is on our border. Terrorism is coming from there because they're not accepting
00:28that we are part of India. They say it's still disputed.
00:33Doctor, where do you see Kashmir 10 years from now?
00:37I think if they do not mend relations with both nations, this is going to be a flashpoint for
00:45future. I regret that. Doctor, parliamentary elections were held. Assembly elections are
00:54concluding today, but you didn't participate in these polls. Are you considering retirement from
01:01active politics? Let me tell you what my father told me once when I told him. He didn't want me
01:07to take part in the election. He said once you get into this river, you will either flow with
01:14the current or if you have the strength, you'll be able to fight the current, but you can never
01:20get out of it. So how has your journey been from a doctor to a politician over these decades? It's
01:26been up and down. Nothing is stable. Nothing is stable. It is a terrible journey. I wish I had
01:38listened to my father and not joined politics at that time, but it was meant for me to go through
01:48this. Pure turbulent times in life. Sir, your grandson Zahid delivered a very beautiful speech
01:56at Gandharwal. Can we expect any of your grandsons joining politics soon? That I can't tell.
02:05I don't have Aladdin's lamp that I can rub it and ask the genie whether it's going to happen.
02:12That I do not know. What is in store? I don't know. I wanted my son not to join politics
02:21as my father asked me, but it happened. But do you see a reflection of Sherry Kashmir
02:28in any of your grandchildren? I don't know. Sherry Kashmir was far taller
02:35than my father. And I don't think anybody else can match him. No question.
02:44Doctor, will JNK, Jammu and Kashmir get a new government,
02:51an alliance government of National Conference and Congress? I hope so. I pray so.
02:58I hope it does happen. Because there's no question of aligning with BJP.
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