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Ghulam Nabi Azad

Ghulam Nabi Azad

Ghulam Nabi Azad (born 7 March 1949) is an Indian politician and former member of the Indian National Congress, best known for his long tenure in national and Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) politics.
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FAQ's

He resigned in September 2022, citing the need for a new political narrative in J&K and to offer a regional alternative through his DPAP.
The Democratic Progressive Azad Party, founded in 2022, suffered major setbacks after poor poll results in 2024. By mid-2025, key leaders had rejoined Congress.
Yes, he was the Chief Minister from November 2005 until July 2008, resigning after the collapse of his coalition.
Azad served as Union Minister for Health, Parliamentary Affairs, Urban Development, and Civil Aviation across Congress governments in the 1990s–2000s.
He was hospitalized in May 2025 during a Gulf delegation visit, after which the Prime Minister checked on him. He has since resumed public engagements and is active in political discourse.
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