# Omar Abdullah

_Indian politician_

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Last updated: 2026-11-04

> Omar Farooq Abdullah is an Indian politician serving as the chief minister of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir since 2024. He is also currently serving as the Leader of the House in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. He had previously served as the 8th chief minister of the state of Jammu and Kashmir between 2009 and 2014, and is the current vice president of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference, a position he has held since 2009 and also previously served as its president. Abdullah has also served as a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of Indian parliament, from 1998 to 2009, representing the Srinagar constituency, and was a Minister of State for External Affairs of India.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 10 March 1970 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2745305#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Rochford ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2745305#P19))
- **Citizenship:** India ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2745305#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2745305#P106))
- **Political party:** Jammu & Kashmir National Conference ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2745305#P102))
- **Education:** University of Strathclyde; University of Mumbai; The Lawrence School, Sanawar; Burn Hall School; Sydenham College ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2745305#P69))
- **Positions held:** Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (since 16 October 2024 · BS 29 Asoj 2081 onwards); member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly (since 2024); Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (5 January 2009 – 8 January 2015); member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly (2009–2018); Member of the 12th Lok Sabha; Member of the 13th Lok Sabha ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2745305#P39))
- **X (Twitter):** OmarAbdullah ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2745305#P2002))
- **Facebook:** mar-Abdullah-100044955880573 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2745305#P2013))
- **Instagram:** omar_abdullah_jk ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2745305#P2003))

## Questions

**When was Omar Abdullah born?**  
Omar Abdullah was born on 10 March 1970 in Rochford.

**What positions has Omar Abdullah held?**  
Positions held by Omar Abdullah include: Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (since 16 October 2024); member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly (since 2024); Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (2009–2015); member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly (2009–2018); Member of the 12th Lok Sabha.

**Where did Omar Abdullah study?**  
Omar Abdullah was educated at University of Strathclyde, University of Mumbai, The Lawrence School, Sanawar, Burn Hall School.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Omar Abdullah](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omar_Abdullah) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikipedia (Nepali): उमर अब्दुल्ला](https://ne.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A4%89%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%B0_%E0%A4%85%E0%A4%AC%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%B2%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%BE) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q2745305](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2745305) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Omar Abdullah (cropped).jpg by Joel's Goa Pics (CC BY-SA 2.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Omar_Abdullah_(cropped).jpg)

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