Srinagar, Nov 4: Senior National Conference leader and Eidgah MLA Haji Mubarak Gul on Wednesday postponed his scheduled press conference, citing the prevailing situation in Jammu and Kashmir and the need to consult his colleagues and long-time supporters.
Speaking to reporters, Gul said he had decided against addressing the media after taking into consideration the sentiments of party workers who, he said, had stood by him since 1975.
Referring to his nearly five-decade association with his colleagues and supporters, Gul said he respected their feelings and did not wish to make any statement on the matter at this stage.
"Keeping in view the current situation in Jammu and Kashmir, the prevailing atmosphere, consultations with my colleagues and the sentiments of my workers, who have been with me since 1975, I have decided to defer today's press conference," he said.
Gul maintained that he would speak at an appropriate time and described his brief interaction with the media as his only message for the day.
He also said he had no clarification to offer at present and would continue to move forward in accordance with the guidance of his colleagues and associates.
"I am a fighter and will continue to fight," he said.
Meanwhile, supporters present at the venue raised slogans in his support, including "Imandaar Haji Mubarak Gul Sahib Zindabad" and "Awaz Do, Hum Ek Hain."
