Farooq Abdullah hoists tricolour at his residence

15-08-2022 : Dr. Farooq Abdullah, the president of the National Conference and a member of the Lok Sabha from Srinagar, hosted the national flag to mark the 76th anniversary of the country’s independence at his home on the high-security Gupkar Road.

Abdullah, who tested positive for Covid-19 last week, unfurled the national flag in front of his employees and security guards.

Speaking to the gathering, Abdullah said that although the country had overcome many obstacles since gaining independence, there were still difficulties to overcome.