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Ghulam Nabi Azad
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- Born 07 March 1949
- Age 75
- Birth Place Bhalessa, Jammu And Kashmir, India
- Profession Politician, Social Worker
- Political Party Democratic Progressive Azad Party
- In Office Leader Of The Opposition In Rajya Sabha 8 June 2014 - 15 February 20211, Union Minister Of Health And Family Welfare 22 May 2009 - 26 May 2014, 7th Chief Minister Of The State Of Jammu & Kashmir 2 November 2005 - 11 July 2008, Member Of Parliament, Rajya Sabha 11 February 2009 - 15 February 2021, Member Of Parliament, Lok Sabha 3 April 1990 - 2 April 1996, Union Minister Of Parliamentary Affairs 23 May 2004 - 1 November 2005
- Awards Padma Bhushan (2022)
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- Former Leader Of Opposition,
- Rajya Sabha
Ghulam Nabi Azad BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 01 Jan 2025
Ghulam Nabi Azad: A Veteran Politician's Trajectory
Born March 7, 1949, Ghulam Nabi Azad is a prominent Indian politician whose career spans decades. His political journey began with a successful leadership role in the 2002 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. From 2005 to 2008, he served as the...
Ghulam Nabi Azad PERSONAL LIFE
| Spouse | Shameema Dev Azad (1980) |
| Children | Saddam Nabi Azad (son), Sofiya Nabi Azad (daughter) |
| Education | Government Degree Colleges, Bhadarwah, G.G.M. Science College, University of Jammu, University of Kashmir |
POSITIONS HELD BY Ghulam Nabi Azad
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Member of the Lok Sabha | N/A |
| Member of Rajya Sabha | N/A |
| Member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly | N/A |
| Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha | 8 June 2014 - Present |
| Member of the 7th Lok Sabha | N/A |
GHULAM NABI AZAD NEWS
After brief stint with Ghulam Azad’s DPAP, two J&K ex-ministers rejoin Congress
June 28, 2025 8:25 am
Taj Mohiuddin and Ghulam Mohammad Saroori rejoined the Congress at the party office in Srinagar. They were welcomed into the party fold by All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary and J&K in-charge Naseer Hussain, J&K Congress chief Tariq Karra and other senior leaders.
Ghulam Nabi Azad hospitalised in Kuwait
May 28, 2025 5:14 am
Azad, sources said, developed pain in his abdomen and had to be hospitalised in Kuwait
Months after assembly poll rout, Ghulam Nabi Azad dissolves all units of his party
April 15, 2025 2:03 am
Bashir Arif, secretary to Azad, said the decision was to help fill up vacancies following the resignation of some party leaders and aimed at bringing new faces, especially youth and women.
After his party wipeout in J&K, Ghulam Nabi Azad stares at political dead end
October 09, 2024 12:31 pm
Democratic Progressive Azad Party, which contested 23 seats, draws a blank, with five of its candidates getting fewer votes than NOTA
Lonely in J-K fray, Ghulam Nabi Azad battles ‘BJP proxy’ tag amid his party’s flailing campaign
September 18, 2024 1:02 pm
Struggling to keep DPAP afloat, Azad’s best hope is that some of its key faces, such as Wani in Doda seat, manage to win so that he has a stake in govt formation
Ghulam Nabi Azad springs another surprise, returns to campaign
September 10, 2024 7:36 am
Ten days ago, he said he was ill, would not be able to canvass and party candidates were free to decide their course of action. After that, several withdrew from the race.
In fresh blow to Ghulam Nabi Azad party, four Chenab candidates pull out after his withdrawal from campaign
September 01, 2024 5:12 pm
DPAP sources said behind an “unwell” Azad's bid to not campaign for his party nominees in J&K polls and “give hints to them to withdraw” is “public anger” as they are seen as “vote-cutters”
‘Unwell’ Ghulam Nabi Azad says can’t campaign: ‘Partymen can decide if they can carry on’
August 29, 2024 7:37 am
Latest blow to Democratic Progressive Azad Party, which flopped in LS polls, is left with few leaders, and has been struggling to find candidates
Health concerns in way of Azad’s campaign plans: ‘Will take a call’
August 28, 2024 3:16 am
Azad's Democratic Progressive Azad Party, which he launched in September 2022 after leaving the Congress a month earlier, is fighting its Assembly elections.
PM Modi's remarks on statehood, early assembly polls in J-K evoke mixed reactions
June 20, 2024 11:42 pm
"We welcome PM Modi Ji's statement on conducting elections and restoring statehood in J&K," DPAP chief spokesperson Salman Nizami said in a statement.
GHULAM NABI AZAD PHOTOS
In pictures: Ghulam Nabi Azad's over 4-decade journey with the Congress
August 26, 2022 2:47 pm
Azad was a member of the Congress Working Committee and a member of the Sonia Gandhi-headed political affairs group. (Express Archive)
President Kovind gives Padma awards to Ghulam Nabi Azad, Gen Rawat (posthumous), and others
March 21, 2022 10:16 pm
Among the awardees, two were conferred with Padma Vibhushan, eight Padma Bhushan and 54 were given Padma Shri awards for the year 2022.
After CWC meeting, Congress attacks BJP govt, releases internal election schedule
October 16, 2021 10:43 pm
Rreacting to comments by some G-23 leaders that the party needs an active president, Sonia said, “I am, if you will allow me to say so, a full-time and hands on Congress President.”
Vijai Sharma takes oath as CIC; Modi, Jaitley, Kharge attend ceremony
June 10, 2015 5:00 pm
President Pranab Mukherjee administers oath to new Chief Information Commissioner Vijai Sharma at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
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GHULAM NABI AZAD VIDEOS
Idea Exchange : Ghulam Nabi Azad On PM Modi's Silence, NDA's Govt's U-Turn & More
March 13, 2016 5:56 pm
Budget Session: Congress assures support in passing all bills
February 22, 2016 2:50 pm
New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Monday said the Congress will help the ruling government in passing all the bills that will be presented in the Parliament. He added that the Congress should not be blamed for any disruption in the Parliament. He clarified by saying that if the government will listen to the matters rather than ignoring them, then the Parliament will work properly without any disruption.
Congress leaders meet President, brief him on Arunachal Pradesh
February 16, 2016 4:56 pm
New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Senior Congress leaders, including Ghulam Nabi Azad, Kapil Sibal met President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday evening to brief him about the happenings in Arunachal Pradesh. Briefing the media after meeting the President, Congress leader Sibal said they have requested the former to ensure that the Constitution is followed and obeyed in formation of government in Arunachal Pradesh. He further said that any act of Centre to swear in Khaliko Pul would be unconstitutional.
Sonia Gandhi meets Mehbooba Mufti
January 10, 2016 1:21 pm
Srinagar, Jan 10 (ANI): Congress president Sonia Gandhi, J&K former chief minister and Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday met People’s Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti at her residence to express condolence on the demise of Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.Azad stated that Sonia Gandhi had come to offer prayer and condolences to the family and party of late Chief Minister Mufti. He added that Sonia Gandhi visited Mehbooba Mufti for the long association former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed shared with the Congress Party.
