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Omar Abdullah
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- Born 10 March 1970
- Age 54
- Birth Place Rochford, Essex, England
- Profession Politician
- Political Party Jammu And Kashmir National Conference
- In Office Union Minister Of State 13 October 1999 - 23 December 2002, Member Of Parliament, Lok Sabha 10 March 1998 - 18 May 2009, President Of Jammu And Kashmir National Conference 2002-2009
- Residence 40, Gupkar Road, Srinagar
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- Jammu And Kashmir National Conference,
- Vice President,
- National Conference
Omar Abdullah BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 11 Feb 2025
Omar Abdullah, Vice President of the National Conference (NC) and a prominent leader in Jammu and Kashmir politics, has officially filed his nomination for the 2024 Assembly elections from the Budgam constituency. Known for his leadership and commitment to the people of the region, this move marks a...
Omar Abdullah PERSONAL LIFE
| Father | Farooq Abdullah |
| Spouse | Payal Nath (1994; 2011), Nidhi Razdan (2014), |
| Education | Burn Hall School, Sydenham College (B.Com) |
POSITIONS HELD BY Omar Abdullah
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly | 2009 - 2018 |
| Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir | 2009 - 2015 |
| Member of the 12th Lok Sabha | N/A |
| Member of the 13th Lok Sabha | N/A |
| Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir | 16 October 2024 - Present |
OMAR ABDULLAH NEWS
Photo of Omar Abdullah with greyish-white long beard creates buzz on social media
January 25, 2020 6:33 pm
Omar Abdullah Photo: While some took to Twitter to condemn the detention of the former chief minister, others welcomed him back and appreciated his new look.
Detained Omar Abdullah to be shifted from Hari Nivas
January 15, 2020 9:39 pm
The house where Omar will be shifted is very near to his official residence and is being readied as he is a Special Services Group (SSG) protectee, the officials said.
Four months in detention, Jammu's National Conference call for release of ex-CMs
December 05, 2019 7:02 pm
Unanimously adopting a resolution commemorating the 114th birth anniversary of late Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, party leaders at an event held at party headquarters, urged the Centre to reach out to people of the Valley and understand their aspirations.
Congress slams Centre over detention of Mufti, Omar, and Farooq
November 16, 2019 2:49 am
The Congress also slammed the government for not lifting several restrictions, like the curbs on Internet, imposed in the Valley. “The Prime Minister is going around the world saying all is well."
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.
Omar and Mehbooba detained under PSA... had to take precautions: Amit Shah
October 15, 2019 10:43 am
Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti were among mainstream party leaders placed under detention ahead of the August 5 announcement that ended the special status of the state under Article 370.
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.
Two months into detention, Farooq Abdullah meets NC leaders; flashes 'victory' sign
October 06, 2019 2:11 pm
Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah are among the score of politicians in Kashmir who remain under preventive detention since August 5.
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”.
