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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
Farooq Abdullah travels to Kathua to welcome Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra at J-K's Lakhanpur
January 19, 2023 7:53 pm
The 85-year-old Abdullah, a former chief minister, accompanied by senior leaders including several former ministers and legislators, left in a bus from his Bhatindi residence in Jammu for Kathua around 1.30 pm, he said.
Farooq Abdullah: Hope PM Modi will try to build bridges between India, Pak
January 18, 2023 8:05 am
The NC chief's comment came on a day when an interview was broadcast in which Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for "serious and sincere talks" with Narendra Modi on "burning issues like Kashmir".
J-K can't develop till people's democratic rights are guaranteed: NC chief Farooq Abdullah
December 11, 2022 10:56 am
On the freedom of the press in the region, the NC president said as the fourth pillar of democracy, its independence is crucial for robust governance.
Farooq Abdullah's 'regret' over boycott of 2018 local polls in J&K was a long time coming
December 07, 2022 5:08 pm
The argument at the time was that the parties would rather contest Assembly polls, but these are still to be held. Meanwhile, NC and others believe, BJP has gained ground in UT
Re-elected as NC chief, Abdullah says boycotting 2018 panchayat polls 'huge mistake'
December 06, 2022 2:32 am
Despite being reluctant to contest for a fresh term as the party president, the 85-year-old leader was elected unopposed to the top post in the party, which he had held since 1981, barring one term held by his son Omar Abdullah.
With Farooq keen to walk with Rahul Yatra, Opposition front takes shape in J&K
November 24, 2022 8:55 am
All Parties United Morcha (APUM) is rallying parties against BJP in a bid to check division of Opposition votes in coming J&K Assembly polls
Farooq Abdullah to join Bharat Jodo Yatra in J&K
November 23, 2022 7:43 am
"We will walk together for the unity and integrity of this nation," Abdullah told PTI from New Delhi.
Farooq Abdullah to join Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra in J-K
November 21, 2022 9:56 pm
Abdullah was in agreement with the APUM delegation that opposition parties should mount a more united and coordinated campaign against attempts to create political and social divisions in society, according to a spokesperson.
Autumn of the patriarch: As Farooq Abdullah bows out, party says he remains tallest leader of Valley
November 20, 2022 12:43 pm
Not the end of politics for the 85-year-old, who was expected to give way to son Omar Abdullah
Farooq Abdullah not keen to seek re-election as National Conference president, says party
November 18, 2022 3:44 pm
Farooq Abdullah will, however, continue to lead the mainstream coalition, People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD), that came together in August 2019 with a view to mount a challenge to the revocation of J&K’s special status.
