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Mufti Mohammad Sayeed

मुफ्ती मोहम्मद सईद

Indian politician (1936-2016)

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Mufti Mohammad Sayeed was an Indian politician who served as the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir twice from November 2002 to November 2005 and from March 2015 until his death on January 7, 2016. He held various positions, including minister of Tourism in Rajiv Gandhi's cabinet and minister of Home Affairs in V. P. Singh's cabinet. Sayeed began his political career in the wing of the National Conference led by G. M. Sadiq, which later merged with the Indian National Congress. In 1987, he transitioned to the Janata Dal and subsequently founded the People's Democratic Party (PDP), a regional political party that remains influential in Jammu and Kashmir, currently led by his daughter, Mehbooba Mufti.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Bijbehara wd
Died
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Place of death
New Delhi wd
Citizenship
India, British Raj wd
Occupation
politician, lawyer wd
Political party
Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party, Indian National Congress wd
Education
University of Kashmir, Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University, Sri Pratap Higher Secondary School, Sri Pratap College wd

Positions held wd

  • Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (1 March 2015 – 7 January 2016)
  • Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (2 November 2002 – 2 November 2005)
  • Member of the 12th Lok Sabha (10 March 1998 – 26 April 1999)
  • Member of the 9th Lok Sabha (2 December 1989 – 13 March 1991)
  • Minister of Home Affairs (2 December 1989 – 10 November 1990)

Questions

When was Mufti Mohammad Sayeed born?
Mufti Mohammad Sayeed was born on 12 January 1936 in Bijbehara.
What positions has Mufti Mohammad Sayeed held?
Positions held by Mufti Mohammad Sayeed include: Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (2015–2016); Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (2002–2005); Member of the 12th Lok Sabha (1998–1999); Member of the 9th Lok Sabha (1989–1991); Minister of Home Affairs (1989–1990).
Where did Mufti Mohammad Sayeed study?
Mufti Mohammad Sayeed was educated at University of Kashmir, Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University, Sri Pratap Higher Secondary School, Sri Pratap College.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Mufti Mohammad Sayeed · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): मुफ्ती मोहम्मद सईद · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q6095720 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: CM J&K,Mufti Mohammed Sayeed and Haji Anayat Ali during his oath ceremony on being elected as Chairman LC on 12 April, 2015 (cropped).jpg by This picture is quite common and accesible on the web as it was published by the Govt's information department as a photo to describe an event on a particular date and thousands of such pics are uploa (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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