Claim
Farooq Abdullah is also a signatory to the letter calling for dialogue and improved relations with Pakistan.
“इमरान काजी आपको लगता है इमरान जी क्योंकि फारूक अब्दुल्ला जी भी हैं इस चिट्ठी में। पाकिस्तान से बातचीत रिश्ते सुधारने चाहिए। क्यों?”▶ Watch source segment
Rationale
Multiple independent news reports confirm that Farooq Abdullah signed the joint appeal dated June 30, 2026, in which 61 Indians and around 55-56 Pakistanis urged Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif to revive bilateral dialogue, restore diplomatic ties, and improve India-Pakistan relations. The anchor's statement on the July 2, 2026 broadcast that Farooq Abdullah is a signatory to this letter is factually correct.
Evidence
- https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/india/revive-bilateral-dialogue-restore-normal-ties-politicians-former-diplomats-from-india-pakistan-urge-both-govts/ The Tribune explicitly names Farooq Abdullah as a signatory to the June 30, 2026 joint appeal by over 100 Indian and Pakistani citizens urging revival of bilateral dialogue and restoration of normal ties. ✓ reachable · archived
- https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/dialogue-remains-the-only-viable-way-117-eminent-indians-pakistanis-write-to-pms-modi-and-sharif-seeking-peace-initiative Free Press Journal reports the letter to PMs Modi and Sharif signed by 61 Indians and 56 Pakistanis, listing Farooq Abdullah among Indian signatories alongside Mehbooba Mufti, Mani Shankar Aiyar and AS Dulat. ✓ reachable · archived
- https://www.republicworld.com/india/farooq-abdullah-mehbooba-mufti-manoj-jha-under-fire-over-fresh-pitch-to-resume-talks-with-terror-sponsor-pakistan-2026-07-01-130736 Republic World coverage from July 1, 2026 confirms Farooq Abdullah was among signatories facing criticism over the appeal to resume talks with Pakistan. ✓ reachable · archived