SRINAGAR: Dr Farooq Abdullah was today re-elected as president of National Conference (NC) unopposed during a function at Hazratbal in Srinagar.

He had stepped down as the president of the party last month and there was general feeling that his son Omar Abdullah will take the reins of the party.

But sources said that Omar refused to take the responsibility at this crucial juncture when Assembly elections are likely to be held next year.