Watch: Farooq Abdullah's Stirring Rendition Of Ram Bhajan Takes Internet By Storm

A viral video showcasing former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah singing a Ram bhajan has captivated social media users. Shared by the news agency IANS on the social media platform X, the footage depicts the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference leader singing the renowned devotional song ¡®Dhundo More Ram¡¯.

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Reportedly filmed during an event in Jammu and Kashmir¡¯s Katra, the video has garnered widespread praise from netizens.

The caption accompanying the video states: ¡°Katra: Jammu & Kashmir National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah sings Ram Bhajan.¡± The video posted on April 5 has garnered over 2,60,000 views on X.

Katra: Jammu & Kashmir National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah sings Ram Bhajan. pic.twitter.com/FhHb710R65

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With the video being posted ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024, the reactions to the video were divided.

Amid the divided views on this video, it should be noted that Mahatma Gandhi used a special Ram bhajan to bring people together when they were fighting against the British. The song is called "Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram," and it's originally from a longer hymn called Sri Nama Ramayanam.

Gandhi really believed in peace and getting along, even when things were tough. He thought this song could help unite people. So, he changed some of the words and made it more popular.

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He would sing this song during protests and gatherings. Because the song was easy to understand and like, it helped people from different religions and cultures work together against the British.

Recently, it was revealed that Farooq Abdullah, 86-year-old president of the National Conference (NC), will not contest the Lok Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir.

¡°Dr. Abdullah will not fight the coming Lok Sabha polls because of health issues,¡± NC vice-president Omar Abdullah said.

Dr. Abdullah, who served Jammu and Kashmir as Chief Minister thrice since 1982, was first elected to the Upper House of the Parliament in 2002. He won the 2009 Lok Sabha polls but lost the 2014 elections. However, he again won the bypolls of 2017 from Srinagar.

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