Omar Abdullah is the vice president of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) and the former Chief Minister of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir from 2009 to 2015. He became the youngest Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir in 2009. He became the Minister of State for External Affairs in 2001 under the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government. He three times represented the Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency in 1998, 1999, and 2004. In the 1998 Lok Sabha polls, Abdullah won the Srinagar seat by defeating Congress candidate Aga Syed Mohdi by a margin of 70,839 votes. Omar retained his seat in the 1999 Lok Sabha Election after defeating independent candidate Mehbooba Mufti by 36,859 votes. He again won the constituency in 2004 by defeating Advocate Ghulam Nabi Lone of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (JKPDP). Abdullah contested the 2002 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections from Ganderbal but lost to JKPDP candidate Qazi Mohd Afzal by 2,870 votes. However, he successfully won the seat in the 2008 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections when he defeated Afzal by 8,215 votes. In 2014, he fought from two constituencies, Beerwah and Sonawar. He won the Beerwah seat by defeating Congress candidate Nazir Ahmad Khan with a margin of just 910 votes. However, he was defeated by Mohammad Ashraf Mir of the JKPDP in Sonawar. He became the Leader of the Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly in 2015. In the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, Omar Abdullah was decisively defeated by independent candidate Abdul Rashid Sheikh by 2,04,142 votes in Baramulla. Omar is again contesting from two seats, namely Ganderbal and Budgam, in the 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections.
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Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said he would retire from politics if BJP gets a majority in Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. "The day BJP gets majority in Jammu and
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said he does not have a “wish list” for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will visit here later this week, but will only demand the state's
Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jammu and Kashmir Friday is seen as a tough political call as it comes in the wake of a raging row over a demand for revoking Article 370
Srinagar: Hardline Hurriyat Conference today said Muslims were not against return of Kashmiri Pandits to the valley, however, it expressed reservations over establishing separate cities for them. “None of the Kashmiri Muslim is opposing the
New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and discussed various issues pertaining to the state especially return of Kashmiri Pandits to the valley, which is on
Srinagar: Defence Minister Arun Jaitley had a one-on-one meeting with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Srinagar Saturday.An official statement issued in Srinagar said: "Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Defence
Srinagar: On his maiden visit to Jammu and Kashmir as Defence Minister, Arun Jaitley today discussed the security scenario in the state in separate meetings with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and top army officials.Jaitley, who
Jammu: The Congress, a coalition partner of the NC-led Jammu and Kashmir government, today hit out at the Power Ministry headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for the “lukewarm attitude to deal with the ongoing
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was today briefed by Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh on the prevailing security situation and operational readiness of troops in a meeting which lasted for close to three hours.
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Friday questioned the timing of the ceasefire violation along the Line of Control (LoC) a day ahead of defence minister Arun Jaitley's first visit to the
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has directed that No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) should be issued in a time bound manner to private educational institutions in the state.For this, the process will be brought
Srinagar: National Conference patriarch Farooq Abdullah today said his party would continue with its mission of public service and was committed to addressing grievances of the people in an effective manner.“The motto of the National
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday said adjournment of the 16th Lok Sabha on the very first day of its session proved things would remain the same despite the change of guard
New Delhi: A comprehensive plan is being worked out for the return of Kashmiri Pandits to the Valley and their rehabilitation with the Narendra Modi government according top priority to the issue.Enhanced financial assistance, security
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said he was looking forward to work with the new government at the Centre on return of displaced Kashmiri Pandit community to the Valley.“I look forward
Srinagar: Iranian ambassador to India Ghulam Raza Ansari today met Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah here and discussed various matters of mutual interest.“Ansari called on Omar this afternoon and the two leaders discussed
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today announced his intention to enhance theretirement age of state government employees from 58 to 60 years.“Omar this afternoon announced his intention to enhance the retirement age
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today congratulated the people of Telangana on achieving statehood.“Congratulations to the people of Telangana. Welcome to the Club #29,” Omar said on Twitter. Capping the decades-old struggle
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said the future of alliance with Congress depends on National Conference workers and if they decide against it then party's top leadership will abide by them.
New Delhi: Minister of state in the Prime Minister's Office, Jitendra Singh triggered a controversy after he pitched for a debate on BJP's stand demanding the repeal of Article 370 which guarantees special status for
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