Mehbooba Mufti (Indian Politician) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Politician
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	22/05/1959
Age	67 years
Birthplace	Akhran Nowpora, Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Latest News about Mehbooba Mufti

07/07/2026

Mehbooba Mufti posted a 'Free Palestine' message after the Jammu and Kashmir Police launched a probe into Kashmiri cricketer Furqan Ul Haque for displaying a Palestinian flag on his helmet during a private tournament. The police initiated a 14-day preliminary inquiry under Section 173(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to ascertain the cricketer's intent and background.

01/07/2026

PDP President Mehbooba Mufti urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan's Shahbaz Sharif to seize a 'golden opportunity' for dialogue to resolve the Kashmir dispute and revive SAARC. Addressing a public assembly in Poonch, she alleged that secret, non-official talks between India and Pakistan have been quietly progressing for the past quarter despite aggressive public postures from both nations.

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 Name	Mehbooba Mufti Sayeed
Nickname	Daddy's Girl
Political Party	Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party
Notable Position	9th Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (2016-2018), First Female Chief Minister of J&K

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 3" (161 cm)
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

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

Personal Life

Religion	Islam
Hobbies	Reading Writing Travelling Yoga Exercise Listening to music

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Divorced
Husband/Spouse	Javed Iqbal Shah (animal rights activist)
Marriage Date	Year 1984
Children	Irtiqa Iqbal (Indian Foreign Service Officer) Iltija Iqbal (Works in Film Industry)

Family

Father	Mufti Mohammad Sayeed (Politician, Founder of PDP)
Mother	Gulshan 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. July 2026: Advocated for renewed diplomatic dialogue between India and Pakistan, alleging secret talks are ongoing despite aggressive public postures.
Biggest Rival	Omar Abdullah

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.
July 2026: Advocated for renewed diplomatic dialogue between India and Pakistan, alleging secret talks are ongoing despite aggressive public postures.

Biggest Rival

Omar Abdullah

Social Media

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Twitter	https://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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