J&K polls: Omar Abdullah files nomination papers from Ganderbal

In a rare gesture, the former chief minister held his cap in his hands while addressing the public, urging the people of Ganderbal to give him another chance to serve them, news agency PTI reported. A visibly emotional Abdullah appealed for their support, saying, “My honour is in your hands.”

“Muin dastar (my turban), muin izzat (my honour), muin topi (my cap), are in your hands, ath kariw raech (uphold it),” he expressed, holding his cap. “Just give me one opportunity to serve you, I am appealing to you with folded hands,” he added.

Speaking to his party workers at the NC office, Abdullah mentioned that he has returned to Ganderbal after 16 years, driven by the hope to serve the people of the constituency once more.