Bio/Wiki
Political Party | Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) |
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Political Journey |
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Physical Stats & More
Height | 178 cm (5’ 10”) |
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Weight | 92 kg (203 lbs) |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | White |
Educational Qualification(s)
School | Tyndale Biscoe School, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir |
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College | Sawai ManSingh Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India |
Educational Qualification | MBBS From Swami Man Singh Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan In the year 1962 |
Personal Life
Zodiac sign | Libra |
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Hometown | Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
Religion | Islam |
Caste | Sunni Islam |
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Address | 40-Gupkar Road Srinagar |
Relationships & More
Marital Status | Married | ||||||
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Wife | Molly Abdullah (a British Paramedic) | ||||||
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Family
Father | Late Sheikh Abdullah (Indian Politician) |
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Grandfather | Sheikh Mohammed Ibrahim |
Mother | Begum Akbar Jehan Abdullah |
Brother | Sheikh Mustafa Kamal (Indian Politician) |
Sister | Suraiya Abdullah |
Career
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Favourites
Favourite Politician | Atal Bihari Vajpayee |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
Farooq Abdullah's smoking habit is unknown. | |
Farooq Abdullah's alcohol consumption is unknown. | |
He is the son of Sheikh Abdullah, the founder of the National Conference Party. | |
Farooq Abdullah completed his MBBS from SMS Medical College in Jaipur and then practiced medicine in the UK. | |
He married Molly, a British Nurse. | |
In the 1980 General Elections, he won the Lok Sabha seat from Srinagar without opposition. | |
In 1981, he became the President of the National Conference despite being a political newcomer. | |
After his father's passing in 1982, he became the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir for the first time. | |
Following the Gawkadal Massacre, Farooq Abdullah resigned as Chief Minister and relocated to the UK. | |
Upon his return to India, he served as Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister for the fifth time. | |
Farooq Abdullah is infamous for making controversial statements about Jammu and Kashmir's relationship with India's sovereignty. |