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Ghulam Nabi Azad

Indian politician

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Ghulam Nabi Azad is an Indian politician who served as Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha between 2014 and 2021. He also served as the Chief Minister of erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir from 2005 to 2008. On 26 September 2022, Azad announced his own political party as Democratic Progressive Azad Party. He is the chief patron cum founder of Democratic Progressive Azad Party.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Bhalessa wd
Citizenship
India wd
Occupation
politician, social worker wd
Political party
Indian National Congress, Democratic Progressive Azad Party wd
Education
University of Kashmir wd
Spouse
Shameema Dev Azad wd
Social media
Facebook wd

Positions held wd

  • Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha (since 8 June 2014)
  • Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (2 November 2005 – 11 July 2008)
  • member of Rajya Sabha
  • member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly
  • Member of the 7th Lok Sabha
  • Member of the 8th Lok Sabha

Questions

When was Ghulam Nabi Azad born?
Ghulam Nabi Azad was born on 7 March 1949 in Bhalessa.
What positions has Ghulam Nabi Azad held?
Positions held by Ghulam Nabi Azad include: Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha (since 8 June 2014); Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (2005–2008); member of Rajya Sabha; member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly; Member of the 7th Lok Sabha.
Where did Ghulam Nabi Azad study?
Ghulam Nabi Azad was educated at University of Kashmir.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Ghulam Nabi Azad · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q3595131 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Ghulam Nabi Azad addressing at the adoption of Delhi Declaration of the South Asian Autism Network (SAAN) for Autism Spectrum Disorders Conference, in New Delhi on February 11, 2013.jpg by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (GODL-India)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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