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Farooq Abdullah
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- Born 21 October 1937
- Age 87
- Birth Place Srinagar, Jammu And Kashmir, British India
- Profession Politician
- Political Party Jammu & Kashmir National Conference
- In Office Member Of Parliament, Lok Sabha 16 April 2017 - 4 June 2024, 4th Chief Minister Of The State Of Jammu & Kashmir 9 October 1996 - 18 October 2002, Union Minister Of New And Renewable Energy 28 May 2009 - 26 May 2014
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Farooq Abdullah BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 26 Jan 2025
Farooq Abdullah is the leader of the Jammu and Kashmir-based party National Conference and former Union minister and chief minister of the erstwhile state. He served as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on several occasions since 1982 and as the union minister for New and Renewable Energy betw...
Farooq Abdullah PERSONAL LIFE
| Father | Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah |
| Spouse | Mollie Abdullah (1968), |
| Children | Omar, Safia, Hinna, Sara |
| Education | Tyndale Biscoe School, Sawai Man Singh Medical College |
POSITIONS HELD BY Farooq Abdullah
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Member of the 15th Lok Sabha | N/A |
| Member of Rajya Sabha | N/A |
| Member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly | N/A |
| Member of the 16th Lok Sabha | 16 April 2017 - Present |
| Member of the 17th Lok Sabha | N/A |
FAROOQ ABDULLAH NEWS
Govt has been harsher than at any time I can remember: Farooq’s sister
November 16, 2019 2:37 am
Describing the revocation of special status as the “removal of the soul from the body”, Shah said, “We are at least within our homes, look at how they are preparing the MLA hostel for moving those held at SKICC. The windows are being blocked with plyboard sheets. Is this how you keep human beings?”
J-K: NC leaders condemn detention of Farooq Abdullah's daughter, sister
October 15, 2019 8:38 pm
Both Suraya Matto and Safiya Abdullah Khan were among a dozen women taken into preventive custody by police after they assembled at Partap Park and started protesting over Central government’s decision to end the state's special status.
To bridge trust deficit, J&K will try engage mainstream parties
October 15, 2019 11:34 am
The political mechanism currently under discussion is likely to involve second-rung leaders from regional parties in the Valley to form a political council that can initiate dialogue with people and assuage their fears in the wake of the August 5 decisions.
NC leaders visit Farooq and Omar, seek their release before polls; PDP cleared to meet Mufti
October 07, 2019 4:25 am
NC team says Abdullahs ‘pained’ but well and in high spirits; PDP given time on Monday, defers visit.
Evening news wrap: Farooq Abdullah meets NC leaders; flashes ‘victory’ sign; 29 protesters released on bail; and more
October 06, 2019 6:33 pm
From Aarey protests to India willing the first test match of series against South Africa, here are the top news evening headlines.
J&K: Governor Malik allows NC delegation to meet Farooq, Omar Abdullah
October 06, 2019 3:50 am
A day after he was allowed to move out of the house nearly two months after the dilution of Article 370, Devender Singh Rana had on Thursday asked Governor Malik to allow their delegation to meet party president and vice president so as to decide their future course of action.
Allow us to meet Abdullahs, release leaders: NC to Governor Satya Pal Malik
October 04, 2019 7:05 am
The NC leaders sought immediate release of all political leaders, withdrawal of restrictions on free movement and expression of people, and called for “ensuring liberty by restoring democracy”.
NC leaders meet at party HQ, urge J&K Guv to allow delegation to meet detained leaders
October 03, 2019 8:42 pm
The leaders "condemned the detention of Farooq Abdullah, notwithstanding his immense and crucial role in democratic polity of the country and contribution in steering the state to peace, progress and development, braving all odds."
Express daily briefing: BJP to hold 300 more meets on J&K move, the debate over status of Hindi; and more
September 24, 2019 9:02 am
From India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Syed Akbaruddin talking about India’s approach, how India plans to handle Pakistan, and his meeting with the Chinese envoy to Zaheer Khan interview, here's all that is making news today morning.
PSA against Farooq Abdullah: J&K dossier has 27 charges, 3 FIRs, his quotes from 3 years ago
September 24, 2019 9:49 am
Abdullah, also a three-term Chief Minister of J&K, was already under detention at his Gupkar Road residence when the PSA order was issued against him by the Srinagar District Magistrate on September 14. His home was declared a subsidiary jail.
