When was Farooq Abdullah born?

Farooq Abdullah was born on 21 October 1937 in Srinagar district.

What positions has Farooq Abdullah held?

Positions held by Farooq Abdullah include: Member of the 16th Lok Sabha (since 16 April 2017); Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (1996–2002); Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (1986–1990); Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (1982–1984); Member of the 15th Lok Sabha.

Where did Farooq Abdullah study?

Farooq Abdullah was educated at Tyndale Biscoe School, Sawai ManSingh Medical College.

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Farooq Abdullah

Indian and Kashmiri politician

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Farooq Abdullah is an Indian politician who serves as current president of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference. He has served as the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir on several occasions since 1982 till 2002, and as the union minister for New and Renewable Energy between 2009 and 2014. His father Sheikh Abdullah was the 1st elected chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir. He is the father of Omar Abdullah who is current chief minister.

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Born: 21 October 1937 wd
Place of birth: Srinagar district wd
Citizenship: India, British Raj wd
Occupation: politician, physician wd
Political party: Jammu & Kashmir National Conference wd
Education: Tyndale Biscoe School, Sawai ManSingh Medical College wd

Positions held wd

Member of the 16th Lok Sabha (since 16 April 2017)
Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (9 October 1996 – 18 October 2002)
Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (7 November 1986 – 19 January 1990)
Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (8 September 1982 – 2 July 1984)
Member of the 15th Lok Sabha
member of Rajya Sabha
member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly
Member of the 17th Lok Sabha
Member of the 7th Lok Sabha

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit (2011)

Questions

When was Farooq Abdullah born?: Farooq Abdullah was born on 21 October 1937 in Srinagar district.
What positions has Farooq Abdullah held?: Positions held by Farooq Abdullah include: Member of the 16th Lok Sabha (since 16 April 2017); Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (1996–2002); Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (1986–1990); Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (1982–1984); Member of the 15th Lok Sabha.
Where did Farooq Abdullah study?: Farooq Abdullah was educated at Tyndale Biscoe School, Sawai ManSingh Medical College.

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