Sheikh Abdullah
Sheikh Abdullah, also known as the 'Lion of Kashmir', was the founder of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference and a key figure in the region's political history. His birthday on December 5 was traditionally celebrated, and recent discussions in the assembly have sought to restore it as a public holiday.
Born on Dec 05, 1905 (119 years old)
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Montenegro:
The draft of Article 370 was prepared in 1947 by then Prime Minister of the state, Sheikh Abdullah.
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Canada:
Sheikh Abdullah drafted Article 370, which provided for partial autonomy for Jammu and Kashmir.
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Bulgaria:
Sheikh Abdullah was the then Prime Minister of the state who drafted Article 370 in 1947.
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Pakistan:
Sheikh Abdullah is the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the UAE involved in discussions with Pakistan.
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Pakistan:
Sheikh Abdullah is the founder of the National Conference, whose birthday is proposed to be declared a public holiday.
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