Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti Sayeed is an Indian politician. She served as the Chief Minister of the former state of Jammu and Kashmir and is the president of the Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (JKPDP). She is the daughter of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, the founder of JKPDP.

By Zainab Ashraf | Friday, September 13, 2024, 09:23:19 AM [IST]

Mehbooba Mufti Biography

Mehbooba Mufti was born on May 22, 1969, in Akhran Nowpora, District Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir. Her parents are Gulshan Nazir and Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, founder of Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party.

She made her debut in politics by winning the assembly elections in 1996. She served two consecutive terms as Member of Legislative Assembly of Kashmir before she was elected to the lower house of Parliament from Anantnag constituency in 2004. She was re-elected in 2014 as the Member of Parliament, representing the Anantnag seat, the position she retained until she tendered her resignation in 2016, to assume the position of Chief Minister of Kashmir. She took her oath and became the first woman Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir in 2016 with the support of the BJP. She served in office for two years and tendered her resignation following the withdrawal of BJP's support and the untimely collapse of the coalition government in Kashmir.

She has a special interest in yoga, other forms of exercise, and listening to music.

On a personal note, Mehbooba Mufti is married to Javed Iqbal Shah, and they have two daughters. Iltija Iqbal and Irtiqa Iqbal. Iltija Iqbal is contesting the 2024 assembly elections from the Bijbehara seat.

Apart from this, Mehbooba Mufti's net worth is Rs 75,69,867.

Mehbooba Mufti Personal Life

Full Name	Mehbooba Mufti
Date of Birth	22 May 1969 (Age 56)
Place of Birth	Akhran Nowpora, Distt. Anantnag (Jammu & Kashmir)
Party Name	Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party
Education	Graduate Professional
Profession	Social Worker
Father's Name	Mufti Mohd. Sayeed
Mother's Name	Gulshan Nazir
Spouse's Name	Javed Iqbal Shah
Spouse's Profession	Animal rights activist
Children	2 Daughter(s)
Religion	Islam

Mehbooba Mufti Net Worth

Net Worth

₹75.7 LAKHS

ASSETS

₹75.7 LAKHS

Liabilities

N/A

Education Qualification of Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti studied B.A. from Kashmir University and then she obtained a degree in L.L.B from the same university in 1982.

Interesting Facts about Mehbooba Mufti

On 4 April 2016, Mufti took the oath and became the first woman Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
Mufti resigned on June 19, 2018, after BJP withdrew support from the coalition government in Kashmir.

Political Timeline of Mehbooba Mufti

2019 : Mehbooba Mufti lost the CM position in the state as the alliance partner BJP withdrew the support from the state government of J&K.
2016 : She resigned from the rank of MP to serve as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
2014 : She was re-elected from Anantnag in the 16th Lok Sabha elections as a PDP candidate, where she defeated Mirza Mehboob Beg of JKN. She served as a member of the Committee on Empowerment of Women from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she was appointed as a member of the Standing Committee on Information Technology and was made a member of the Consultative Committee in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
2009 : She resigned from the position of MP.
2004 : Mufti contested and won the 14th Lok Sabha elections from Anantnag as a JKPDP candidate and defeated JKN by a margin of 39,938 votes. She became the President of the Jammu & Kashmir Peoples`Democratic Party.
2002 : She was re-elected to serve as the MLA of Pahalgam as a PDP candidate where she defeated Rafi Ah. Mir of JKN by a low margin of 2139 votes.
1999 : She contested and lost in the parliamentary elections from Srinagar to Omar Abdullah by a margin of 35,000 votes.
1996 : She was elected as the Member of Legislative Assembly from Bihbehara in Jammu and Kashmir as an INC candidate, where she defeated Abdul Gani Shah of JKN by a margin of 2271 votes. She was a leader of the Congress Legislature Party in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly from 1996 to 1999.

Election Results of Mehbooba Mufti

Year	Election	Type	Constituency	Result
2019	Parliament election	MP	Anantnag	Lost
2014	Parliament election	MP	Anantnag	Won
2008	Jammu And Kashmir Assembly election	MLA	Wachi	Won
2004	Parliament election	MP	Anantnag	Won
2002	Jammu And Kashmir Assembly election	MLA	Pahalgam	Won
1996	Jammu And Kashmir Assembly election	MLA	Bijbehara	Won

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs on Mehbooba Mufti)

What is Mehbooba Mufti's net worth?
Mehbooba Mufti has net worth of 89 lacs+
What is the date of birth of Mehbooba Mufti?
Mehbooba Mufti's date of birth is May 22, 1969.
How old is Mehbooba Mufti?
Mehbooba Mufti is 53 years old (As of 2022).
Who is the father of Mehbooba Mufti?
Shri Mufti Mohd. Sayeed is the father of Mehbooba Mufti.
Is Mehbooba Mufti married?
Yes, Mehbooba Mufti is married to Javed Iqbal Shah.
From which party does Mehbooba Mufti belong to?
Mehbooba Mufti belongs to the Jammu & Kashmir People's Democratic Party.
Qualification of Mehbooba Mufti?
Mehbooba Mufti holds a law degree from the University of Kashmir.
Who is Mehbooba Mufti?
Mehbooba Mufti is the Vice-chair of People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration.

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