Farooq Abdullah (English: Farooq Abdullah, born October 21, 1937, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir) is a famous politician from the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India. He has been the former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir state. Apart from this, he has also been the Minister of New and Renewable Energy in the Central Government. He is the son of Sheikh Abdullah, a veteran National Conference Party leader and former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. Omar Abdullah is the son of Farooq Abdullah. Farooq Abdullah was elected member of the seventh and fifteenth Lok Sabha.
Introduction
Farooq Abdullah was born on October 21, 1937 in Srinagar in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. His father Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah was also active in politics. Farooq Abdullah was the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir state three times. First from 1982-1984, second from 1986-1990 and third from 1996-2002. He first became the Chief Minister on the death of his father.
early life
Farooq Abdullah is the son of Sheikh Abdullah, a renowned nationalist leader of Kashmir. He worked tirelessly to end feudal Dogra rule in Jammu and Kashmir in the 1930s and 1940s. Farooq Abdullah studied at CMS located at Shekhbagh (Lal Chowk) in Srinagar. Triandale attended Biscoe School. His mother’s name was Akbar Jahan Begum. He sent SMS in Jaipur, Rajasthan. MBBS from Medical College. Completed his graduation with a degree.
political developments
In August 1981, Farooq Abdullah was appointed President of the National Conference. He has also been the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir several times. His father Sheikh Abdullah was a national leader and former Chief Minister of the state. After completing his studies, Farooq went to England, where he served as a doctor. Here he became close to Molly, a British citizen nurse, whom he married. In 1987, he formed an alliance with Congress to form the government in Jammu and Kashmir. At this time there were many reasons for concern for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Unemployment and terrorism were prevalent, which Farooq Abdullah proved unsuccessful in controlling. Thousands of religious minorities left the valley. After this, President’s rule was imposed in the state. Many allegations of corruption were made against him.
When he won the elections in 1987, Congress also accused him of irregularities in the elections. Insurgency reached its peak during this period and trained militants made their way from India to Pakistan. During this time the daughter of the Union Home Minister was kidnapped. Due to this, the Abdullah government was dismissed and President’s rule was again imposed in the state. During his tenure as Chief Minister between 1982 and 1984, Governor Jagmohan dismissed him, but he returned to power in 1986 after negotiating with the Congress. In the year 2002, his government defeated Mufti Mohammad Sayeed led INC-PDP in the elections. Lost to the alliance.
good speaker
Farooq Abdullah is also known as a good orator. His party is in favor of the autonomy of Kashmir in the Indian Constitution and advocates determining the Line of Control as the international border. Farooq Abdullah is a member of Delhi Golf Club, Royal Spring Golf Course, Kashmir & St. Andrews Scotland Golf Club. He was also the President of Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association.