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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
Shift Kashmiri Pandit govt employees to Jammu till situation improves in Kashmir: Ghulam Nabi Azad
December 26, 2022 2:28 pm
“I do not know what the approach of the government is, but if our party comes to power, we will do this only (temporarily shift such employees to Jammu),” he said.
As Ghulam Nabi Azad’s party implodes, Congress lies in wait
December 26, 2022 8:44 am
Azad’s outfit DAP suffers a blow as 126 leaders and workers quit in protest against recent expulsion of three leaders; Congress says door open for secular people.
Ghulam Nabi Azad expels 3 senior leaders for anti-party activities
December 23, 2022 3:02 am
While the party has been silent over the kind of anti-party activities by the expelled leaders, sources said they were in talks with Congress, the parent organisation they left to join Azad’s party.
As J&K waits for polls, 2 DDC seat results are reality check for parties
December 11, 2022 5:38 pm
Peoples Conference loses in Kupwara stronghold, Apni Party takes second seat; shows smaller parties may move in if bigger ones don’t get act together
Ghulam Nabi Azad elected chairman of Democratic Azad Party
October 01, 2022 10:52 am
A resolution to this effect was passed at a founder members session, which was held both in Jammu and Srinagar, Ghulam Nabi Azad said, adding the decision was unanimous.
Democracy in Kashmir: Indira's failure, Vajpayee's success
September 29, 2022 8:26 am
Radha Kumar writes: As a new party — Ghulam Nabi Azad’s Democratic Azad Party — is born in Jammu and Kashmir, Modi-led Centre must learn from the past. Only a free and fair election can revive peace-building in the former state
Daily Briefing: Ashok Gehlot’s Cong presidency plans under cloud; Ghulam Nabi Azad’s new political party; and more
September 27, 2022 8:37 am
In today’s edition: The latest on Rajasthan Congress crisis; GN Azad’s new political party; Russia’s nuclear threat; Grandmasters Niemann vs Carlsen; and more.
Azad launches party, seeks to undo 'wall' between Jammu, Valley
September 27, 2022 12:40 pm
Launch on Day 1 of Navratras seen as being done with eye on BJP's Hindu voters.
P Chidambaram writes: Azadi, Autonomy and Mr Azad
September 18, 2022 6:47 pm
As CWC member, MP and Leader of the Opposition, Mr Ghulam Nabi Azad lent his voice to the original idea of Kashmir. It is an unfortunate turn of fate that Mr Azad, minus the status of MP, has embraced the opposite idea of Kashmir
Can guarantee return of statehood for J&K: Azad
September 15, 2022 8:32 pm
Azad said while he cannot promise restoration of Article 370, autonomy or self-rule, but would promise dignified life and development.
