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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
Attempts to politicise Kathua deaths, says Omar Abdullah as incident sparks row in J&K
March 10, 2025 8:15 pm
Speaking in the ongoing Assembly session Monday, Omar Abdullah expressed his concern at the deaths and conveying his sympathies with the bereaved families.
Shivan and Narresh: All about the designer duo behind Gulmarg's 'controversial' fashion show
March 10, 2025 2:25 pm
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called the event a “complete disregard for local sensitivities”, further igniting debate over the clash between fashion and cultural values
‘Disappointing, parroting of central schemes’: J-K Opposition tears into Omar Abdullah govt’s 1st Budget
March 08, 2025 1:02 am
Leader of the PDP Legislative Party, Waheed Para, said that the National Conference-led government’s Budget was largely about the allocation of centrally sponsored schemes and that “there is very little here keeping in view the demands and anxieties of the people of J&K”.
Omar Abdullah unveils J&K Budget: 200 units free power, other benefits
March 08, 2025 4:55 am
It was the first budget by a democratically elected government of the Union Territory, which came into existence following the abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir state in 2019.
‘Who is stopping you? Reclaim it if you can’: J-K CM Omar Abdullah on S Jaishankar’s PoK remarks
March 07, 2025 8:03 am
J-K CM Omar Abdullah accused the BJP of having destroyed the legacy of the last Dogra ruler, Maharaja Hari Singh, by dividing his erstwhile state into two Union Territories and abrogating laws that gave protection to locals on land and employment.
‘Political paths may differ but challenges faced are shared’: Mehbooba Mufti writes to Omar Abdullah, Opposition leader for support on Private Member Bills
February 28, 2025 8:16 am
In her letter, the former chief minister has underscored the continued “hardships” faced by the people of J&K since the developments of 2019. Stressing the need for collective action beyond party lines, she called for a united effort to address the grievances of the people.
PDP's Waheed Para: 'BJP is half the J&K government ... The opposition within the Assembly is about five of us'
February 27, 2025 7:55 pm
PDP Legislature Party leader says: 'Liquor revenue is not the only thing that runs J&K government. We have so much religious tourism — from Mata Vaishno Devi to Amarnath Yatra… Societal concerns… should drown out fiscal concerns,”
Omar Abdullah’s remark linking Mirwaiz’s CRPF cover to separatism’s decline in Kashmir draws fire
February 26, 2025 7:41 am
The Mirwaiz’s office called Abdullah’s comment “non-sensical”, while the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said “singling out Mirwaiz only puts him at greater risk”. Sajad Lone, the Peoples Conference chief and MLA, described the CM’s comment as “loose talk”.
‘To become a fit and healthy nation,' PM Modi urges people to reduce edible oil consumption by 10%; appoints ten icons
February 24, 2025 2:30 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged people to cut down on edible oil consumption by 10%
Omar Abdullah at Idea Exchange: ‘What happened to us in 2019 can’t be the yardstick to approach relations between J-K and the Union govt’
February 24, 2025 3:42 pm
J&K CM Omar Abdullah on difficulties of working in a hybrid democracy, restoration of statehood and special status for the region, and lessons INDIA bloc can learn from the BJP. The session was anchored by Muzamil Jaleel, Deputy Editor, The Indian Express
