SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President, Dr Farooq Abdullah, welcomed number of PDP leaders, including DDC Khag Molvi Nisar Ahmad and DDC Soibug Fayaz Ahmad, into the party fold on Sunday. The joining was facilitated by In-Charge of the Khag Constituency, Saif Ud Din Bhat. Also present at the occasion were Adv Aftab Ahmad and VP District Budgam, Muhammad Ashraf Lone, the NC said in a statement. Dr Farooq warmly welcomed the new entrants into the party fold, expressing his hope that they will help expand the party's presence in the constituency and work towards achieving the vision and mission outlined in the party's manifesto, the statement said.