Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah supports Bigg Boss 20 contestant Qazi Touqeer
The Chief Minister expressed interest in voting for the singer after learning about his popularity on the reality show.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed his support for singer and Bigg Boss 20 contestant Qazi Touqeer, according to reports by Deccan Chronicle, Prabhat Khabar and Hindustan Times. During an interaction on Shubhankar Mishra's YouTube channel, Abdullah said he would vote for Touqeer to win the show if the winner is decided through public voting.
The Chief Minister noted that he has seen Touqeer perform in one or two concerts and recalled his win on the reality show Fame Gurukul. Abdullah mentioned reading about Touqeer's participation in the Bigg Boss house in newspapers and noted that fights have been occurring in the show because of him.
Abdullah also referenced a moment where host Salman Khan called out Touqeer for his remarks regarding a housemate's life. Regarding Touqeer's potential to win, the Chief Minister joked that after winning the Ranji Trophy, winning Bigg Boss would be a good thing.
Touqeer, who previously won Fame Gurukul in 2005, has become a fan favourite over the past eight weeks. He has received support from several celebrities, including Arijit Singh, Ayushmann Khurrana, Sonakshi Sinha and Sara Ali Khan.
The reality show airs on Colors TV at 10:30 pm.