Jammu & Kashmir National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah, who visited Chennai on the occasion of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's 70th birthday, heaped praises on the CM for initiating development works across sectors.
While congratulating CM Stalin for positioning Tamil Nadu on a growth trajectory, Farooq Abdullah, who worked as the Union Minister from 2009-2014, said that he believes in building a strong India along with DMK.
"I congratulate MK Stalin for the wonderful works that he has done in the state in every sector including education, and health. We hope that together we can build a strong India where we can live in peace and harmony," said Farooq Abdullah as quoted by news agency ANI.
Earlier on Wednesday, Farooq Abdullah said that Stalin and DMK have done very well to see the nation's unity. "India is unity in diversity. If you protect diversity, you'll protect unity. So, from Kashmir to Kanniyakumari, they're trying to unite India," The NC said.
He also said there are chances for CM Stalin to become the Prime Minister if Opposition parties come together and win the general election next year. Abdullah, when asked about prospective Prime Ministerial candidates said a decision could be made on the best man to lead and unite the nation at the appropriate time after a win by a united opposition in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
Asked about the chances of Stalin becoming the Prime Minister, he told reporters: "Why not? Why can't he become the Prime Minister?." To a question on opposition unity, he said Stalin and DMK have done very well. When the nation's diversity is protected, then unity is guarded, he said. Tamil Nadu's ruling party has done well on nurturing Opposition and national unity.
As reported earlier, apart from Farooq Abdullah, national leaders including Leader of Opposition Mallikarjuna Kharge, Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav and UP ex-CM Akhilesh Yadav have arrived in Chennai for attending the 70th birthday celebration of MK Stalin organised by DMK.
(With PTI inputs)