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Farooq Abdullah
Dr. Farooq Abdullah, born on October 21, 1937, is a veteran Indian politician and the long-standing president of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC). He has played a defining role in
...Read more- Centre orders probe into attack on Farooq Abdullah, questions raised over security lapses
Farooq Abdullah narrowly escaped after an attacker with a loaded revolver attempted to target him in Jammu
- Court issues non-bailable warrant against Farooq Abdullah in JKCA case
The court rejected an exemption plea filed on his behalf after his counsel informed the court that Abdullah could neither appear physically nor through virtual mode.
- Assassination attempt on Farooq Abdullah jolts J&K: 'More questions than answers'
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge raises concerns about the former J&K CM’s security. He also pointed fingers at the Centre’s control over local police.
- Farooq Abdullah on assassination attempt in Jammu wedding: No police present, my own security personnel, NSG officers saved my life
The National Conference president went to attend a wedding in Jammu when a man opened fire at him at close range.
- CCTV footage shows gunman targeting Farooq Abdullah before security overpowers him
Abdullah, accompanied by Jammu and Kashmir deputy chief minister Surinder Choudhary, was leaving a marriage function when the incident occurred
- Wanted to kill Farooq Abdullah for 20 years, says accused in Jammu wedding firing case
Farooq Abdullah had gone to attend a marriage ceremony at the Royal Park in Greater Kailash, Jammu
- Gunman opens fire at Farooq Abdullah’s cavalcade in Jammu, accused overpowered
Security personnel accompanying the leader quickly overpowered the accused and detained him.
- Ensure innocent Kashmiris are not doubted or harassed: Farooq Abdullah urges Centre, states
In a statement, Abdullah expressed deep concern about the narratives that sometimes emerge after such unfortunate events and emphasised that those responsible for criminal acts constitute a minuscule fraction and in no way represent the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
- ‘Nothing came out of Operation Sindoor’: Farooq Abdullah after Srinagar blast
He also expressed concern that incidents like Operation Sindoor could repeat in the current climate. “I hope no such thing will happen. Nothing came out of it. Eighteen of our people died. Our borders were compromised."
- Former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah discharged from hospital
The 87-year-old politician, known for his long career including three terms as chief minister, was hospitalised on Tuesday with an abdominal infection.
- Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Farooq Abdullah hospitalised in Srinagar
The 87-year-old leader had not been feeling well for the past few days.
- AAP’s Sanjay Singh alleges ‘house arrest’ in Srinagar ahead of protest: ‘If this isn’t dictatorship…’
In a video that he shared on his X handle, Singh can be seen climbing the gate of a guest house to meet National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah
- Ashoka emblem vandalised at Srinagar's Hazratbal shrine; official demands action against vandals
The plaque was vandalised by unidentified people and the national emblem removed with stones.
- CM Omar’s signature campaign for JK statehood will be run vigorously: Farooq Abdullah
The NC chief was responding to a question about the signature campaign announced by the CM in response to the Supreme Court observation that the Pahalgam terror attack should be taken into consideration while deciding on restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
- 'If they think Iran will abandon its nuclear ambition, they are...': Farooq Abdullah on US strikes on Iran
After the U.S. strikes, Iran launched a barrage of missiles on Israel, as confirmed by both sides. Israeli media reported several explosions over various parts of the country, including Tel Aviv. The Israeli military too said it launched fresh strikes on military targets, including missile launchers, in western Iran.
- Omar Abdullah holds special cabinet meet in Pahalgam to revive J&K's tourism
This is the first time a cabinet meeting is taking place outside the traditional summer capital, Srinagar, or winter capital, Jammu, during this government's tenure.
- 'Hua to hua': Farooq Abdullah does a Sam Pitroda on genocide of Kashmiri Pandits
Farooq Abdullah, however, conceded once again that he was wrong in his understanding of Pakistan and strongly advocated that the Modi government take back Pakistan Occupied Kashmir.
- Farooq Abdullah responds to Pakistan's nuclear threat: 'We also have nuclear power, will not use it unless...'
Farooq Abdullah said his party has extended full support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in any action the government takes in wake of the Pahalgam terror attack.
- 'Where is he missing?': Farooq Abdullah blows holes in Congress' 'gayab' attack against PM Modi
Abdullah said that his party has pledged full support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will support any action that the government chooses to take in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.
- 'Kashmiris threw two-nation theory into water': Farooq Abdullah's clear message to Pakistan
Talking about the two-nation theory, Abdullah was clear in his response to Pakistan's oft-repeated subject of 'two-nation theory'. He said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir rejected the theory in 1947 and aren't ready to accept it even today.
