Omar Abdullah: Latest News, Photos, Videos & Updates

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Born 10 March 1970
Age 54
Birth Place Rochford, Essex, England
Profession Politician
Political Party Jammu And Kashmir National Conference
In Office Union Minister Of State 13 October 1999 - 23 December 2002, Member Of Parliament, Lok Sabha 10 March 1998 - 18 May 2009, President Of Jammu And Kashmir National Conference 2002-2009
Residence 40, Gupkar Road, Srinagar

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Omar Abdullah BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 11 Feb 2025

Omar Abdullah, Vice President of the National Conference (NC) and a prominent leader in Jammu and Kashmir politics, has officially filed his nomination for the 2024 Assembly elections from the Budgam constituency. Known for his leadership and commitment to the people of the region, this move marks a...

Omar Abdullah PERSONAL LIFE

Father	Farooq Abdullah
Spouse	Payal Nath (1994; 2011), Nidhi Razdan (2014),
Education	Burn Hall School, Sydenham College (B.Com)

POSITIONS HELD BY Omar Abdullah

Position	Tenure
Member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly	2009 - 2018
Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir	2009 - 2015
Member of the 12th Lok Sabha	N/A
Member of the 13th Lok Sabha	N/A
Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir	16 October 2024 - Present
Member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly	2024 - Present

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Omar Abdullah did not openly confront the L-G despite various rows like the one that erupted over the transfer of the Kashmir Administrative Service (KAS) and revenue officials by the Raj Bhavan. (Express Photos by Abhinav Saha and Shuaib Masoodi)

Amid Omar Abdullah soft-pedalling, why NC is hardening stance against L-G Sinha?

June 15, 2025 4:02 pm

Surinder Choudhary's attack on Manoj Sinha indicated National Conference's changing position due to its frustration over “conflicting jurisdictional powers” of govt and L-G, even as the Centre has yet to approve Transaction of Business Rules.

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Omar Abdullah: Israeli attack totally unjustified

June 14, 2025 3:18 am

Abdullah said. “Today, Israel did what Russia did with Ukraine. You raise your voice against Russia, and a movement starts against Russia, but when Israel attacks Iran, the world powers — be it the US, Europe, or any other country — fall silent.

After Pahalgam, Gulmarg: Omar urges Centre to curb 'boycott Kashmir campaign'

May 29, 2025 5:24 am

The Chief Minister urged the Centre to step in to stop the ‘boycott Kashmir’ campaign saying people of J&K are being punished despite them coming out to condemn the Pahalgam terror attack.

Anantnag: J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to hold a special Cabinet meeting, at Pahalgam in Anantnag district, J&K, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (PTI Photo)

Cabinet in tow, Omar’s message in Pahalgam: 3 govts need to work together to keep tourists safe

May 27, 2025 9:38 pm

CM bats for reopening tourist spots that were shut for travellers in the wake of last month’s terror attack.

To build confidence, draw tourists, Omar & his Cabinet to meet in Pahalgam today

Exit Srinagar, enter Pahalgam: To build confidence, Omar, his cabinet to meet at terror-hit tourist spot

May 27, 2025 9:35 am

Omar Abdullah will personally chair the meeting, which Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo will also attend. The CM and his cabinet are also likely to meet stakeholders from the tourism sector in Pahalgam

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‘Why no evacuation’: TMC delegation visits shelling-hit Poonch

May 24, 2025 4:21 am

Poonch has been the hardest hit by cross-border shelling from Pakistan, accounting for 16 deaths of the total 27 in J&K.

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National Conference’s resolution on special status, statehood comes under Opposition fire: ‘Why not in Assembly?’

May 23, 2025 8:39 pm

While condemning the "horrific Baisaran attack", the working committee of the National Conference also denounced the cross-border shelling.

‘Words fall short…’: On Poonch visit, J&K CM Omar Abdullah meets families affected by shelling

Brotherhood among Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs commendable: On Poonch visit, Omar meets families ravaged by shelling

May 13, 2025 9:13 am

L-G Manoj Sinha paid tribute to BSF’s Deepak Chingakham, who died Saturday after getting injured in cross-border firing earlier. Sinha also visited of a Kheri village resident who died in the firing.

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‘Ensure innocents are not caught up’: Omar Abdullah urges caution in effort to catch Pahalgam attackers

May 07, 2025 6:19 am

Regarding the recent claims of detentions in several parts of the Valley, Abdullah said there was a need to remain “prudent” in dealing with the aftermath of the attack and added that “we have conveyed this (to the Centre)”.

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Omar calls on PM, discusses key issues concerning J&K post-Pahalgam attack

May 04, 2025 2:32 am

The meeting at the prime minister's residence lasted around 30 minutes, officials said.

Will go after other targets if no peace, says Trump as US strikes 3 nuclear sites in Iran

WorldSeptember 16, 2025

President Donald Trump said that the United States military had struck three nuclear-related facilities in Iran, marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing conflict and a direct American role in efforts to dismantle Tehran’s infrastructure. The strikes represent the most significant direct US military action against Iranian territory in years and come amid rising regional tensions.

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After being released from detention, here is how Mehbooba Mufti spent her day

October 14, 2020 5:28 pm

Mufti, along with the entire separatist and mainstream leadership, was detained by the J&K Police on August 5 last year; the day the Centre abrogated Jammu and Kashmir’s special status and downgraded the state into two Union Territories.

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Nitish, Omar, Rahul at Sonia Gandhi's Iftar party

July 13, 2015 10:17 pm

Omar Abdullah, Nitish Kumar arrives at the Iftar party hosted by Sonia Gandhi in Delhi.

J&K Assembly: A day of drama

March 27, 2015 9:35 pm

The session turned ugly when entire opposition accused Mufti led government of lying before the House.

Omar Abdullah: The CM of Jammu and Kashmir set to lose power

December 23, 2014 2:50 pm

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah may have won the Beerwah Assembly seat by a margin of over 1000 votes in the state but the CM is all set to lose power in the volatile state.

Ministers pay homage to martyrs on Police Commemoration Day

October 21, 2014 4:18 pm

The ministers salute martyrs at the Police Memorial on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Flood situation remains grim in Jammu and Kashmir

September 10, 2014 12:04 pm

At least 100 villages across the Kashmir valley were flooded by overflowing lakes and rivers, in the worst flooding in 22 years caused by heavy rains.

PM Narendra Modi flags off Katra train

July 04, 2014 5:45 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that the Centre wants to win the hearts of people of Jammu and Kashmir through development as he flagged off the train linking Katra--the base camp for pilgrims headed to Vaishno Devi shrine.

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February 22, 2014 3:13 pm

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June 22, 2020 6:10 pm

This week we look at the strange situation in Jammu & Kashmir where a fax machine is all it took to stop three parties from coming together and forming the government. What it means for Sushma Swaraj to opt out of the 2019 general election and the c

J&K political drama: Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti find themselves in a strange situation

June 22, 2020 6:10 pm

National Conference chief Omar Abdullah said that PDP and NC coming together is not the best idea for mainstream politics in J&K. But today, both he and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti find themselves in a strange situation.

'It doesn't help when 14-16 leaders sit on stage and blast PM Modi. It allows him to play victim... Must work at state-level'

June 22, 2020 6:12 pm

In this edition of Idea Exchange Former J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah expresses concern over the recent political killings in Jammu and Kashmir and says that the Centre's lack of clarity on J&K is worrying.

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Why isn’t BJP-PDP forming govt. in J&K: Omar

February 25, 2016 7:00 am

Srinagar (J&K), Feb 25 (ANI): Taking a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah questioned the delay by the BJP-PDP alliance in forming the government in the state, in spite of having good numbers in the assembly. Talking about the present Governor Rule in the state, Abdullah said the rule is imposed when there is no numbers, which is also called the Breakdown of Constitutional Order, where there is no possibility of the formation of a government.

Unaware of developments about selection of next CM: Omar Abdullah

January 15, 2016 9:37 am

Chennai, Jan 15 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir former chief minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said that he was unaware of the developments regarding the election of the next Chief Minister of the state. He added that whatever be the decision, it should be for the welfare of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He added that both Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) need to chart the future course of action.

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