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Ghulam Nabi Azad
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- Born 07 March 1949
- Age 75
- Birth Place Bhalessa, Jammu And Kashmir, India
- Profession Politician, Social Worker
- Political Party Democratic Progressive Azad Party
- In Office Leader Of The Opposition In Rajya Sabha 8 June 2014 - 15 February 20211, Union Minister Of Health And Family Welfare 22 May 2009 - 26 May 2014, 7th Chief Minister Of The State Of Jammu & Kashmir 2 November 2005 - 11 July 2008, Member Of Parliament, Rajya Sabha 11 February 2009 - 15 February 2021, Member Of Parliament, Lok Sabha 3 April 1990 - 2 April 1996, Union Minister Of Parliamentary Affairs 23 May 2004 - 1 November 2005
- Awards Padma Bhushan (2022)
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- Former Leader Of Opposition,
- Rajya Sabha
Ghulam Nabi Azad BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 01 Jan 2025
Ghulam Nabi Azad: A Veteran Politician's Trajectory
Born March 7, 1949, Ghulam Nabi Azad is a prominent Indian politician whose career spans decades. His political journey began with a successful leadership role in the 2002 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. From 2005 to 2008, he served as the...
Ghulam Nabi Azad PERSONAL LIFE
| Spouse | Shameema Dev Azad (1980) |
| Children | Saddam Nabi Azad (son), Sofiya Nabi Azad (daughter) |
| Education | Government Degree Colleges, Bhadarwah, G.G.M. Science College, University of Jammu, University of Kashmir |
POSITIONS HELD BY Ghulam Nabi Azad
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Member of the Lok Sabha | N/A |
| Member of Rajya Sabha | N/A |
| Member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly | N/A |
| Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha | 8 June 2014 - Present |
| Member of the 7th Lok Sabha | N/A |
GHULAM NABI AZAD NEWS
'Time will tell who is azad, who is ghulam': Omar Abdullah hits out at ex-Cong leader over his 'secret meeting' claim
February 19, 2024 7:58 pm
Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) President Ghulam Nabi Azad clarified and denied saying that Farooq Abdullah meets Prime Minister Modi.
Hope SC delivers verdict in favour of people of Jammu and Kashmir: Ghulam Nabi Azad on Article 370 petitions
December 10, 2023 2:10 pm
Azad, who floated the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) after parting ways with the Congress, said he cannot foresee Parliament reversing the decisions taken on August 5, 2019 as it would require a two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha.
All parties will be consulted on One Nation, One Election: Ghulam Nabi Azad
October 02, 2023 8:56 pm
“It is unthinkable that there will be no elections. If there are no elections, there will be no democracy", Ghulam Nabi Azad said.
Submit details of houses you own in Jammu or Srinagar: UT admn
September 26, 2023 4:03 am
This was revealed by Deputy Director Estates, Jammu, in his status report filed by senior additional advocate general SS Nanda in the Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh HC.
Ghulam Nabi Azad in simultaneous poll panel divides opinion: Is veteran leader on comeback trail?
September 04, 2023 1:36 pm
While Congress and PDP say the government’s decision affirms Azad is a “pure BJP and RSS man” and Modi wants to “politically rehabilitate his friend”, BJP and Azad’s party DPAP defend the move, point to his vast political experience.
Men who will study one nation, one election idea: From Shah, Kovind to Azad, Salve
September 03, 2023 11:44 am
Harish Salve, Subhash C Kashyap, Sanjay Kothari and N K Singh are also on the panel, which will be headed by Ram Nath Kovind
Shah, Azad, Salve in panel; Govt says simultaneous polls in ‘national interest’
September 03, 2023 7:42 am
The eight-member committee will be headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind and would submit its report to Parliament
Decoding Ghulam Nabi Azad play: Warming up to BJP to mixed messages on Article 370, UCC
August 20, 2023 7:37 am
Observers say Azad is aware that to keep himself relevant in J&K as well as national politics, he needs to garner the support of both Muslims and Hindus in UT besides remaining close to the Centre, especially when most of his loyalists have returned to Cong
'Majority of Muslims in India have converted from Hinduism': Ghulam Nabi Azad
August 17, 2023 9:29 pm
Taking a dig on the use of religion for votes, Azad said, "Whoever takes refuge in religion in politics is weak."
Not yet a year old, Ghulam Nabi Azad's party loses more leaders, aides to Cong in J&K
August 08, 2023 9:56 am
Two of them belong to Azad's native Doda; desertions came as he was leading a tour of the area. The DPAP leader says people still with him
