NC leaders calls for release of Farooq, Omar Abdullah

National Conference (NC) leader Devender Rana on Sunday sought the release of party president Farooq Abdullah and vice-president Omar Abdullah to kick-start the political process in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the Block Development Council (BDC) elections.Speaking to media persons after meeting Farooq Abdullah, Rana said, "We, as a party, appeal that for the political process to start and democracy to revive in Jammu and Kashmir, the political detenures, who have no criminal record, must be released."Rana, who has been elected as party's provisional president, called the detention of Abdullah under the Public Safety Act (PSA) "unfortunate".On being asked if his party will fight the BDC elections, scheduled to be held on October 24, Rana said, "Let them [Farooq and Omar Abdullah] be released first. Following this, the working committee, after due deliberation and discussion, will decide the future course of action."Earlier today, a 15 member delegation of the party met Abdullah at his ..