Quick Info
| Profession | Indian politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 10/03/1970 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Rochford, Essex, England |
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Served as Chief Minister of the former state of Jammu and Kashmir; became the youngest chief minister of the state in 2009. |
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| Political Party | Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) |
Relationships & More
| Father | Farooq Abdullah |
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| Grandfather | Sheikh Abdullah |
Family
| Father | Farooq Abdullah |
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| Grandfather | Sheikh Abdullah |
Career
| Political Career | Became Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on 5 January 2009 and served until 8 January 2015. He was elected as the first chief minister of the Jammu and Kashmir union territory in 2024 and took office in October 2024. |
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| Party Role | Vice President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC). |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He became the youngest chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir. | |
| 2. He is the son of Farooq Abdullah and grandson of Sheikh Abdullah, the founder of JKNC. |