Farooq Abdullah: News
Farooq Abdullah, born on October 21, 1937, in Soura, Srinagar, is a senior Indian politician and the Chairman of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC). He’s the son of Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah, an eminent personality in J&K politics, and the father of former J&K CM Omar Abdullah. Following in his father's footsteps, Abdullah became an active member of the JKNC founded by his father. He served three terms as the Chief Minister of the erstwhile state of Jammu & Kashmir (1982–84, 1986–90, and 1996–2002). He first assumed the post after his father's death in 1982 and was later elected to office in 1983. His government collapsed in 1984, but he was re-elected in 1986 with the Indian National Congress’s (INC) support; he held the CM post until 1990. He won the 1996 Assembly elections and became the Chief Minister once again. Also, he served as the Minister for New and Renewable Energy during 2009-14 as part of Manmohan Singh-led UPA government at the Centre. He’s a member of Lok Sabha from Srinagar. Abdullah and his party are strong campaigners for greater autonomy to Jammu & Kashmir and its special status.
03 May 2025
Jammu And KashmirFarooq Abdullah meets tourists in Pahalgam after terror attack
Jammu and Kashmir National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah visited Pahalgam to assure tourists of their safety in the wake of a recent deadly terror attack.
18 Jan 2025
IndiaFarooq Abdullah's convoy hits cow on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
A vehicle in the convoy of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah met with an accident on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway near Dausa in Rajasthan.
19 Dec 2024
AnantnagJ&K: 5 terrorists killed in encounter, 2 soldiers injured
Five terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in the Kadder area of Behibagh, Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.
03 Nov 2024
AnantnagJ&K: Terrorists hurl grenade near tourism center; 12 civilians injured
Terrorists hurled a grenade near the Tourism Reception Centre (TRC) in Srinagar, injuring at least 12 civilians.
02 Nov 2024
Jammu And Kashmir'Terrorists shouldn't be killed...but captured,' says Farooq Abdullah; ignites debate
Farooq Abdullah, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and National Conference leader, has sparked a controversy with his latest remarks on counter-terrorism strategies.
28 Oct 2024
BaramullaIndian Army vehicle attacked in J&K's Akhnoor
An Indian Army vehicle came under attack on Monday morning in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor, but alert soldiers successfully foiled it.
21 Oct 2024
Jammu And Kashmir'Exact price...': LG Sinha vows retaliation for Kashmir terror attack
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha stated on Monday that he has directed security forces to make terrorists "pay a price" for the Ganderbal attack.
18 Oct 2024
Article 370Omar Abdullah's cabinet passes resolution for J&K statehood restoration
The newly formed Jammu and Kashmir cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has passed a resolution asking the central government to restore statehood to the region.
14 Oct 2024
Omar AbdullahPresident's rule revoked in J&K, paves way for Abdullah's government
The President's rule has been revoked in Jammu and Kashmir, clearing the way for a new government under National Conference leader Omar Abdullah.
11 Oct 2024
Omar AbdullahJ&K: 4 Independent MLAs' support helps NC cross majority
Four Independent MLAs have pledged their support to the National Conference (NC)—boosting the party's strength in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly to 46 members.
10 Oct 2024
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Omar chosen legislature party chairman; set to become CM
National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday announced that his son, Omar Abdullah, has been elected as the chairman of the Legislature Party.
08 Oct 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)Omar will be J&K CM: Farooq amid NC's strong showing
National Conference (NC) chief Farooq Abdullah has announced that his son, Omar Abdullah, will be the next chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
08 Oct 2024
Jammu And Kashmir'Respect mandate, no jugaad...': Omar to BJP amid voting counting
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday urged all political parties to respect the people's mandate in the ongoing assembly elections.
08 Oct 2024
Jammu And Kashmir'Why not...': Farooq Abdullah on post-poll alliance with PDP
The National Conference (NC) is willing to form a strategic post-poll alliance with the People's Democratic Party (PDP), NC leader and former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah said on Monday.
08 Oct 2024
Article 370J&K polls: Omar Abdullah leads from Ganderbal in early trends
As early trends started trickling in for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, National Conference (NC) vice president and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was leading from the Ganderbal constituency in Central Kashmir.
26 Sep 2024
Rahul Gandhi'Even Farooq...Rahul's 7 generations cannot reinstate Article 370': Shivraj Chouhan
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday dared opposition leaders Farooq Abdullah of the National Conference (NC) and Rahul Gandhi of the Congress to bring back Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.
15 Sep 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Who's Mushtaq Bukhari compared to Mahatma Gandhi, Mandela by BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) fielded 75-year-old politician Mushtaq Bukhari for the Surankot constituency in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. This constituency is reserved for Scheduled Tribes.
08 Sep 2024
Article 370'NC-Congress will ensure statehood for J&K': Farooq Abdullah
National Conference (NC) supremo Farooq Abdullah has expressed confidence in the NC-Congress alliance's victory in the upcoming assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir.
26 Aug 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)J&K polls: BJP withdraws first list of candidates
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has withdrawn its initial list of 44 candidates for the upcoming three-phase Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.
26 Aug 2024
Jammu And KashmirCongress sends top leaders to J&K over seat-sharing dispute with NC
The Congress has dispatched two of its senior leaders, KC Venugopal and Salman Khurshid, to Srinagar.
22 Aug 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)National Conference, Congress to form alliance for J&K Assembly polls
National Conference (NC) leader Farooq Abdullah has announced that his party will form an alliance with the Congress for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.
16 May 2024
Amit ShahAfter Ram Mandir, NDA will construct Sita Mata temple: Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Thursday that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government is planning to transform the Punaura Dham Mandir in Bihar's Sitamarhi district into an international pilgrimage site.
13 May 2024
Narendra Modi'Will make Pakistan wear bangles...': PM attacks 'coward' opposition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hit out at the Congress-led opposition bloc—the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance—calling its leaders "cowards" who were "scared of Pakistan's nuclear power."
05 Apr 2024
Mehbooba MuftiJ&K turned into 'open jail' after 2019: Mehbooba Mufti
Mehbooba Mufti, the president of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), expressed her concerns about the state of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.
08 Mar 2024
Jammu And Kashmir'How did J&K progress under Article 370?': Farooq counters PM
Farooq Abdullah on Thursday dismissed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claims of dynastic politics in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and said that the erstwhile state made progress while Article 370 was in place.
17 Feb 2024
Nitish KumarLong over: Nitish on INDIA bloc, says was against name
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday claimed that the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc was already over.
J&K: National Conference to contest Lok Sabha polls solo
Farooq Abdullah, the National Conference (NC) chief, has said that his party will not join the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
07 Jan 2024
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Government leases out power to Rajasthan, prompting political outrage
The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) government is facing a serious backlash for leasing electricity from an under-construction power project to Rajasthan.
26 Dec 2023
Narendra ModiIndia-Pakistan talks 'must' to prevent Gaza-like fate: Farooq Abdullah
Jammu and Kashmir National Conference supremo and MP Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday criticized the central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not engaging in talks with Pakistan to resolve the Kashmir dispute.
19 Dec 2023
ParliamentIn a first, over 140 opposition MPs suspended from Parliament
Forty-nine opposition MPs were reportedly suspended from the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, pushing the total Parliament Winter Session suspensions to 142.
06 Dec 2023
Amit ShahParliament: Amit Shah likely to speak on J&K bills today
Home Minister Amit Shah will reportedly respond to the debate on the two key bills on Jammu and Kashmir in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
05 Dec 2023
Amit ShahAmit Shah to move bills amending J&K reservation, reorganization laws
On the second day of the Parliament's Winter Session on Tuesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will reportedly move two bills related to Jammu and Kashmir.
01 Nov 2023
Sachin PilotWho is Sara Abdullah, the ex-wife of Sachin Pilot?
Congress leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan Sachin Pilot, on Tuesday, filed his nomination for the upcoming assembly elections from Tonk.
15 Sep 2023
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Anantnag encounter continues, soldiers' death toll rises to 4
The joint operation of the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police to hunt down terrorists in J&K's Anantnag district, which started early Wednesday, continued on Friday.
24 Mar 2023
Jammu And KashmirAllah sent Lord Ram to show right path: Farooq Abdullah
In a veiled attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), National Conference MP and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Farooq Abdullah said that some people want to capitalize on the name of Lord Ram.
18 Jun 2022
Jammu And KashmirFarooq Abdullah declines offer to be Opposition's presidential candidate
Member Parliament and National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Saturday declined the opportunity to be the Opposition's presidential candidate, saying he would rather contribute to Jammu and Kashmir politically.
27 May 2022
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: ED summons ex-CM Farooq Abdullah on May 31
Farooq Abdullah, the former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, has been summoned to appear before the Enforcement Directorate in Delhi on May 31 in connection with the money-laundering investigation into the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA), The Indian Express reported.
24 Jun 2021
Narendra ModiJ&K to get statehood 'at right time,' says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired an all-party meeting to discuss the prevailing situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
24 Jun 2021
IndiaPM Modi meets J&K leaders. What happened so far?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met with top political leaders from Jammu and Kashmir to hold discussions.
24 Jun 2021
IndiaPM Modi set to chair all-party meet on J&K today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a crucial meeting with political leaders from Jammu and Kashmir at his Delhi residence at 3 pm today.
22 Jun 2021
Narendra ModiJ&K: Gupkar alliance says will participate in PM Modi's meeting
The People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) today said its leader will take part in the all-party meeting called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 24.
20 Jun 2021
Jammu And KashmirJ&K statehood: What will happen at Modi's June 24 meet?
The central government had on Saturday invited top political leaders from Jammu and Kashmir, including former Chief Ministers Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, for an all-party meeting on Thursday (June 24).
30 Mar 2021
CoronavirusFarooq Abdullah tests COVID-19 positive; PM wishes him speedy recovery
Veteran politician and National Conference President Farooq Abdullah, who isolated himself at home on Tuesday after testing positive for COVID-19, was wished a speedy recovery by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
03 Mar 2021
Supreme Court Of IndiaDisagreeing with government not sedition: SC on plea against Abdullah
The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition seeking action against former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah.
