I Can’t Even Kiss Or Hug My Wife Due To Coronavirus, Says Farooq Abdullah

Srinagar: I can’t even hug or kiss my wife since the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic, said National Conference president Farooq Abdullah at a book launch here on Sunday, leaving the audience in splits.

A short video clip of his remarks has gone viral on social media.

“I can’t even kiss my wife. Who knows (what will happen). There is no question of a hug, though the heart wants it. I am sincere in my words,” Faroog Abdullah said, India Today reported quoting news agency PTI.

He also added that his daughter takes him to task every time she sees photos of him without a mask.