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Farooq Abdullah

Indian and Kashmiri politician · India · On the map · Politicians · Born 1937 · age 89

Farooq Abdullah is an Indian politician who serves as current president of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference. He has served as the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir on several occasions since 1982 till 2002, and as the union minister for New and Renewable Energy between 2009 and 2014.

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A life in dates

2017Named Member of the 16th Lok SabhaOfficefrom 16 April 20172011Grand Cross of the Order of Civil MeritAward1996Named Chief Minister of Jammu and KashmirOffice9 October 1996 to 18 October 20021986Named Chief Minister of Jammu and KashmirOffice7 November 1986 to 19 January 19901982Named Chief Minister of Jammu and KashmirOffice8 September 1982 to 2 July 19841937Born21 October 1937

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Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit2011

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His father Sheikh Abdullah was the 1st elected chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir. He is the father of Omar Abdullah who is current chief minister.

Country
India
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Living
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Born 1937 · age 89

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