Mehbooba Mufti

Politician

Indian Akhran Nowpora, Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, India

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Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth22/05/1969
Age56 years
BirthplaceAkhran Nowpora, Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Latest News about Mehbooba Mufti

26/01/2026

On Republic Day 2026, Mehbooba Mufti urged a deeper meaning for the celebration, calling for upholding the Constitution beyond ceremonial parades and emphasizing the importance of constitutional values in governance.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameMehbooba Mufti Sayeed
NicknameDaddy's Girl
Political PartyJammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party
Notable Position9th Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (2016-2018), First Female Chief Minister of J&K

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 3" (161 cm)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityThe University of Kashmir
Educational Qualification
  • B.A. from the University of Kashmir
  • LLB from the University of Kashmir

Personal Life

ReligionIslam
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Travelling
  • Yoga
  • Exercise
  • Listening to music

Relationships & More

Marital StatusDivorced
Husband/SpouseJaved Iqbal Shah (animal rights activist)
Marriage DateYear 1984
Children
  • Irtiqa Iqbal (Indian Foreign Service Officer)
  • Iltija Iqbal (Works in Film Industry)

Family

FatherMufti Mohammad Sayeed (Politician, Founder of PDP)
MotherGulshan Ara (Politician)
Siblings
  • Mufti Tasaduq Sayeed (Cinematographer)
  • Rubaiyya Sayeed

Career

Political Journey
  • 1996: Became an MLA from Bijbehara on an Indian National Congress ticket.
  • 1999: Became Vice-President of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
  • 2002: Became an MLA from Pahalgam.
  • 2004: Elected as a Member of Parliament from Anantnag.
  • 2014: Re-elected as a Member of Parliament from Anantnag.
  • 2016: Became the 1st woman Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • 2018: Resigned from the post of Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • 2021: Re-elected as the president of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
  • 2024: Lost the Anantnag-Rajouri (Jammu & Kashmir) Lok Sabha seat to National Conference candidate Mian Altaf Ahmad.
  • 2016: Won Assembly seat in by-election from Anantnag with highest margin in recent elections.
  • 2019: Detained without charges after revocation of Article 370, later detained under Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act.
  • 2019: Lost Anantnag Lok Sabha seat in parliamentary elections.
Biggest RivalOmar Abdullah

Social Media

FacebookMehbooba Mufti
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/MehboobaMufti

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Mehbooba Mufti was born in a wealthy Kashmiri Saeed family in Akhran Nowpora, Jammu and Kashmir.
2. She emerged as the top student in her school, showcasing her brilliance from a young age.
3. Mehbooba gained recognition in politics following her sister Rubiya Saeed's kidnapping in 1989.
4. Actively engaging in politics since 1996, she has made significant contributions to her community.
5. Her father founded the political party PDP and appointed Mehbooba as Vice President.
6. Mehbooba's mother participated in the 1996 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, displaying a family tradition in politics.
7. Her brother, Mufti Tasaduq Sayeed, works as a prominent cinematographer.
8. Mehbooba Mufti has faced challenges in her marital life and is the mother of two daughters.
9. She was the first female Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
10. She is a law graduate from Kashmir University.
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