Farooq Abdullah: Age, Biography, Education, Wife, Caste, Net Worth & More

Farooq Abdullah

Farooq Abdullah is the current President of Jammu & Kashmir National Conference.
Abdullah has also served as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on several terms since 1982.

Farooq Abdullah Biography

Dr Farooq Abdullah is a veteran politician, who is a former Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, and is currently a Member of Parliament from Srinagar. Born to National Conference leader Sheikh Abdullah, he studied at the Tyndale Biscoe School and then went on to earn an MBBS degree from SMS Medical College in Jaipur. Later he went to the United Kingdom, where he practiced medicine. He started his career in politics in 1980, when he won in the 7th Lok Sabha elections. Following the death of his father, he became Chief Minister of the state in 1983. He has been Chief Minister multiple times.

By Zainab Ashraf Updated: Friday, January 12, 2024, 05:08:02 PM [IST]

Farooq Abdullah Personal Life

Full Name	Farooq Abdullah
Date of Birth	21 Oct 1937 (Age 86)
Place of Birth	Srinagar ( Jammu & Kashmir)
Party Name	Jammu & Kashmir National Conference
Education	Graduate Professional
Profession	Political Social Activist
Father's Name	Late Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah
Mother's Name	Late Akbar Jehan Begam
Religion	Islam
Social Handles	Social Handles:

Farooq Abdullah Net Worth

Net Worth: ₹63.64 LAKHS

ASSETS:₹63.64 LAKHS

Liabilities: N/A

Education Qualification of Farooq Abdullah

Farooq Abdullah began education from the Tyndale Biscoe School. Later, he earned MBBS degree from SMS Medical College, Jaipur.

Interesting Facts about Farooq Abdullah

Dr Farooq Abdullah is married to a British nurse named Molly, and they have 4 children, one of whom has also been a Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir (Omar Abdullah). One of his daughters, Sara, is married to a famous Congress politician Sachin Pilot.

Political Timeline of Farooq Abdullah

2017 - Incumbent

He won the by-poll from Srinagar Loksabha seat by defeating Nazir Ahmed Khan from the People's Democratic Party.

2014

He contested the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat again in the 2014 Loksabha Election but was defeated by the People's Democratic Party candidate Tariq Hameed Karra.

2009

He won Loksabha Election from Srinagar constituency and joined UPA government. He was inducted in Manmohan Singh's team as a Cabinet Minister and given the charge of New and Renewable Energy.

2009

He was re-elected to Rajya Sabha in Feb 2009 but he resigned from the Rajya Sabha in May 2009. Whereas on Party front, he again elected as president of NC.

2006

He became Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Civil Aviation; Member, Parliamentary Forum on Population and Public Health.

2004

Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Civil Aviation (Aug. 2004-Nov. 2008).

2003

Member, Committee on Defence from Jan. 2003-Feb. 2004.

2002

He was elected to Rajyasabha in November 2002. On party front, he stepped down as president of J&K National Conference. His son Omar took charge of the party.

1996 - 2002

Abdulla again elected as MLA and became Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on 9 October 1996. He served this post till 18 October 2002.

1986 - 1990

Farooq was re-elected to Jammu Kashmir Assembly and became chief minister on 7 November 1986. He served in this post till 19 January 1990.

1984

After the faction of the National Conference, Ghulam Mohammad Shah broke away from the party and Abdulla's government collapsed. He stepped down as CM on 2 July 1984.

1983

He was elected as Member, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly.

1982 - 1984

After the death of his father in 1982, Farooq was elected as the Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir on 8 September 1982.

1982-83

Elected to the Kashmir Legislative Council Also became Minister of Health, Jammu & Kashmir.

1981

He became president of Jammu & Kashmir National Conference.

1980

Dr. Farooq Adbullah was elected to 7th Lok Sabha, unopposed from Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency.

1970s

Dr. Farooq Adbullah associated with Jammu & Kashmir National Conference Party which was founded by his father Sheikh Abdullah.

20 October 2020 - Incumbent

Appointed as the Chair of the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration.

Farooq Abdullah Achievements

Dr Farooq Abdullah has been honored with many awards for both his medical and political career. Some of these are:
(i) Dr. B.C. Roy Award as a medical man-cum-statesman.
(ii) D.Litt. (Honoris causa), Aligarh Muslim University
(iii) Degree of Letters (Honoris Causa), Pondicherry University, Puducherry

Election Results of Farooq Abdullah

Year	Election	Type	Constituency	Result
2019	Parliament election	MP	Srinagar	Won
2017	Parliament election	MP	Srinagar	Won
2014	Parliament election	MP	Srinagar	Lost
2009	Parliament election	MP	Srinagar	Won
2008	Jammu And Kashmir Assembly election	MLA	Hazratbal	Won
2008	Jammu And Kashmir Assembly election	MLA	Sonawar	Won
1996	Jammu And Kashmir Assembly election	MLA	Ganderbal	Won
1983	Jammu And Kashmir Assembly election	MLA	Ganderbal	Won
1980	Parliament election	MP	Srinagar	Won

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs on Farooq Abdullah)

What is Farooq Abdullah's net worth?

Farooq Abdullah has net worth of ₹13.1 CRORE.
Does Farooq Abdullah have criminal cases?

Farooq Abdullah has 1 criminal case.
How old is Farooq Abdullah?

Farooq Abdullah is 85 years old (As of 2022).
Who is Farooq Abdullah's wife?

Smt. Mollie Abdullah is the wife of Farooq Abdullah.
From which party does Farooq Abdullah belong to?

Farooq Abdullah belongs to the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference party.
What is Farooq Abdullah's qualification?

Farooq Abdullah hold an MBBS degree from SMS Medical College, Jaipur.
Who is Farooq Abdullah?

Farooq Abdullah is the current President of Jammu & Kashmir National Conference.

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