Farooq Abdullah (born 21 October 1937) is an Indian politician who serves as current president of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference. He has served as the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir on several occasions since 1982 till 2002, and as the union minister for New and Renewable Energy between 2009 and 2014.

Jan 23, 2025 · Farooq Abdullah (born October 21, 1937, Soura, near Srinagar, Kashmir [now in Jammu and Kashmir union territory], India) is an Indian politician and government official who twice served as president (1982–2002 and 2009– ) of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC).

Sep 15, 2024 · In a flurry of decisions virtually forced upon him, the Sheikh last fortnight made up his mind with uncharacteristic finality: he cast aside son-in-law Ghulam Mohammad Shah, 62, and inducted into his Cabinet elder son Farooq Abdullah, …

Nov 27, 2022 · Since 1982, when his father Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah passed away, Farooq Abdullah has been the boss of his party, the National Conference.

Jan 9, 2025 · Farooq Abdullah also expressed grief over the Tirupati temple stampede that claimed six lives and urged authorities to prioritize safety at religious sites. "With the Maha Kumbh approaching, adequate measures must be taken to prevent mismanagement. Millions visit the Ganga, and proper arrangements are crucial," he emphasized. ...

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday revoked the detention of former chief minister and National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah.

Oct 21, 2024 · Farooq Abdullah is a veteran Indian politician from Jammu and Kashmir. Check this page to know about his biography- age, wife, career, family & much more!

Sep 17, 2019 · Farooq Abdullah is now detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA), which among other things, allows detention without formal charge for two years.

Sep 8, 2024 · Farooq Abdullah, president of the National Conference, vowed to restore full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir despite Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks.

Sep 15, 2024 · Jammu and Kashmir suffered because Delhi never trusted the people of Kashmir, former Chief Minister and National Conference President Farooq Abdullah told NDTV in an exclusive interview days...