Quick Info
| Profession | Indian politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 10/03/1970 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Rochford, Essex, England |
Latest News about Umar Abdullah
20/07/2026
Omar Abdullah stated that the National Conference's campaign would begin with the demand for Jammu and Kashmir's statehood and later extend to restoration of special constitutional status. The remarks came during a party protest in Delhi focused on reviving political and constitutional rights for the region.
12/07/2026
Omar Abdullah said the National Conference would intensify its push for Jammu and Kashmir statehood through a new protest strategy in Delhi. He argued that the central government had been given enough time to fulfill its promise of restoring statehood.
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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. |