Farooq Abdullah
Farooq Abdullah is a prominent Indian politician and leader of the National Conference (NC), a political party in Jammu and Kashmir. He has served multiple terms as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and is known for advocating the rights and interests of the people in the region. Abdullah has been a significant figure in Kashmiri politics, particularly in the context of autonomy and regional identity. His political career spans several decades, and he has been influential in shaping the discourse around Jammu and Kashmir's governance and its relationship with the central government.
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Farooq Abdullah was the then J&K CM who opposed the release of terrorists in exchange for Rubaiya's freedom.
35 years on, CBI arrests Yasin aide wanted for Rubaiya abduction | India News
India· 2025-12-01
National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah rejected LG’s claims of outside involvement.
48 detained, calm prevails in curfew-bound Leh after violence over Sixth Schedule | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-25
Farooq Abdullah was previously detained under the Public Safety Act in J&K.
Jammu and Kashmir’s lone AAP MLA detained under PSA | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-08
NC president Farooq Abdullah called the installation of the Ashoka emblem a mistake.
Hazratbal emblem row: BJP targets Rahul Gandhi after Congress MP's 'what's done is done' remark | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-08
NC president Farooq Abdullah called the installation of the Ashoka emblem a mistake.
50 held over Hazratbal shrine emblem row | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-07
Farooq Abdullah emphasized the need for statehood for J&K during the event.
Show of opposition unity at Rahul Gandhi's dinner | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-07
Farooq Abdullah expressed deep concern over India's international diplomatic isolation and commented on the tension between Trump and Modi.
ٹرمپ اور مودی کے مابین کشیدگی ہے، فاروق عبداللّٰہ
Pakistan· 2025-08-05
Farooq Abdullah welcomed Amit Shah’s claim about the killed terrorists but questioned their identities.
India can’t afford Modi as PM, says Rahul Gandhi - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-30
Farooq Abdullah stated he would react only after the government introduces a bill for statehood in Parliament.
Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge write to PM Modi for Jammu and Kashmir statehood; CM Omar Abdullah welcomes move | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-16
Farooq Abdullah, the National Conference president and father of Omar Abdullah, was also mentioned as being among the politicians placed under house arrest.
Jammu and Kashmir: CM Omar Abdullah alleges ‘physical grappling’ as police stop him from visiting martyrs’ graves | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-14
Among the other key political figures J&K police confined to their homes were Omar’s father and NC president Farooq Abdullah.
Martyrs Day clampdown: ‘Jammu and Kashmir government under detention’ to prevent visits to graveyard; CM calls it a ‘shame’ | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-13
Farooq Abdullah, the governing National Conference president, was expected to visit Mazar-e-Shuhada to pay floral tributes.
Jammu and Kashmir cops block Martyrs’ Day events at graveyard | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-12
Farooq Abdullah is the president of the National Conference party.
Kashmir political temperature rises as NC raises Martyrs’ Day heat | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-10
Farooq Abdullah joined a Muharram procession in Srinagar's old city wearing a Palestinian keffiyeh as a mark of solidarity with people of Palestine and Iran.
Wearing keffiyeh, Farooq Abdullah joins Muharram procession | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-06
Farooq Abdullah called for the release of separatist Shabir Shah for medical treatment.
Farooq Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti call for release of separatist Shabir Shah for medical treatment | Srinagar NewsIndia· 2025-06-24
Farooq Abdullah warned that his party would move the Supreme Court if statehood isn't restored soon.
Farooq Abdullah warns of Supreme Court move if Jammu & Kashmir statehood not restored | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-21Farooq Abdullah criticized Indian security forces regarding the freedom of attackers in Pahalgam.
پہلگام کے حملہ آور اب تک آزاد کیسے گھوم رہے ہیں؟ فاروق عبداللّٰہPakistan· 2025-06-19Farooq Abdullah led the National Conference and was accused of electoral fraud after the 1987 elections.
история конфликта Индии и Пакистана, карта и современное противостояние — РБК
Russia· 2025-06-07
Farooq Abdullah visited Pahalgam and urged tourists to return, blaming Pakistan-backed terrorists for derailing progress.
Omar Abdullah says J&K will build memorial to 26 killed in Baisaran meadow | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-27Farooq Abdullah was the leader of the National Conference who was accused of electoral fraud after the 1987 elections.
история конфликта Индии и Пакистана, карта и современное противостояние — РБКRussia· 2025-05-14
Farooq Abdullah expressed sorrow over the death of Raj Kumar Thapa.
معصوم کشمیریوں کیلئے دہشت کی علامت راج کمار تھاپا پاکستانی شیلنگ میں ہلاکPakistan· 2025-05-10
Farooq Abdullah, the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference chief, visited Pahalgam and interacted with tourists after a deadly terror attack.
'Kashmir was and will always be part of India': Farooq Abdullah meets tourists in Pahalgam after terror attack | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-03
Farooq Abdullah is a leader of the Jammu Kashmir National Conference, seen as a strong proponent of India in Kashmir.
Kashmir's 69-year-long history of deadly strife - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-23
Farooq Abdullah is praised by Dulat in his book as the region's greatest leader.
بھارت اور پاکستان کو بیٹھ کر بات کرنی چاہیے، سابق سربراہ ’را‘Pakistan· 2025-04-21
Farooq Abdullah is mentioned as a former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister who could have helped in the removal of the state's special status.
Farooq Abdullah: Would Farooq Abdullah have helped with removal of Article 370?India· 2025-04-18
On the directions of Party President Dr Farooq Abdullah, our MLAs have filed a writ petition seeking justice.
At least 3 deaths reported in Waqf-related violence in West Bengal's Murshidabad district: Police | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-12
Farooq Abdullah, the National Conference president, joined his son Omar in a walk with Kiran Rijiju.
After tulip stroll with Rijiju, Waqf thorns sprout for Omar AbdullahIndia· 2025-04-07