Farooq Abdullah steps down as National Conference Chief; polls to elect new president on December 5
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Farooq Abdullah on Friday, November 18, has stepped down as Jammu and Kashmir National Conference chief; he stepped down due to health concerns. Polls to elect the next party chief will be held next month, stated local reports. He will continue as the president until elections are held. According to a report in local media, the polls to elect new president will be held on December 5.