Omar Abdullah
Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (born 1970)
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Omar Abdullah is an Indian politician who is currently serving as the chief minister of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. He had previously served as the chief minister of the state of Jammu and Kashmir between 2009 and 2014, and is the current vice president of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, a position he has held since 2009. Abdullah also served as a member of parliament in the Lok Sabha from 1998 to 2009, representing the Srinagar parliamentary constituency, and was a union minister of State for External Affairs.
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'Well-planned conspiracy, attempts being made to attack our mosques': Omar AbdullahJammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah condemned recent demands for court-ordered surveys of mosques and shrines as a "well-planned conspiracy." He criticized the targeting of Muslim places of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Failure to follow Vajpayee’s ‘road map’ led to J&K’s downgrade: OmarIn the Jammu and Kashmir assembly, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah praised former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's vision for the region, suggesting that the 2019 abrogation of Article 370 might have..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'His approach was forgotten': Omar Abdullah blames Centre for deviating from former PM's vision on J&KJammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah stated that the current situation in the region could have been avoided if the BJP government had adopted former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'No justification for..' J-K CM Omar Abdullah reacts to Srinagar terrorist attackThe grenade explosion, which occurred near the busy Sunday market across from the Tourist Reception Centre, left at least 12 people injured.DNA - Published | 'Last few years marked by differences but I prefer...fun times,' Omar Abdullah on BJP MLA Devender Singh Rana's demise"You have been taken from us all too soon and will be missed. May your soul rest in peace now DSR. My heart goes out to your family as I struggle to find the words to convey my condolences to them,"..DNA - Published |
'Article 370 abrogation Parliament decision, not God's': Omar Abdullah challenges Amit Shah's stand in J&KOmar Abdullah, vice president of National Conference, argued that the abrogation of Article 370 was a parliamentary decision and can be reversed. He criticised the BJP-led central government for..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Only mainstream leader to be persecuted': Engineer Rashid refutes ties with BJP, calls ‘Naya Kashmir’ initiative a betrayalLok Sabha MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid denies accusations of acting as a BJP proxy, attributing his electoral success to public opposition against the Modi government's 'Naya Kashmir' initiative. Rashid..IndiaTimes - Published |
If BJP gets fewer seats tomorrow, it will find no fault in PDP as ally to form govt: Omar AbdullahIndiaTimes - Published | 'Congratulations to him': Omar Abdullah welcomes Kejriwal's bailOmar Abdullah expressed support for Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's bail granted by the Supreme Court in the excise policy case. Sunita Kejriwal criticized BJP for allegedly jailing opposition leaders to..IndiaTimes - Published |
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'When Kejriwal was given bail ..': Omar Abdullah attacks BJP for 'welcoming' Rashid's bail; BJP refutes claimsOmar Abdullah, vice president of the National Conference, accused the BJP of inconsistency regarding bail for political leaders. He noted differing reactions to bail for Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and..IndiaTimes - Published | Omar Abdullah: BJP's 'mishandling' revived terrorism in JammuOmar Abdullah, vice president of the National Conference, accused the BJP of mishandling Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in a resurgence of terrorism. During an election rally, he criticized the BJP's..IndiaTimes - Published |
Nix Omar nomination over NC threats: BJPThe BJP is set to urge the Election Commission of India to cancel the nomination papers of National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah. This action follows accusations that he threatened people..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Leaders in Delhi never liked me...' Omar Abdullah alleges poll 'conspiracy'Abdullah also indicated a possible political vendetta against him by political leaders in Delhi and highlighted the recent Lok Sabha elections.DNA - Published |
J-K Elections 2024: Omar Abdullah to contest Assembly polls from this constituencyFormer Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and vice president of National Conference (NC), Omar Abdullah will contest the upcoming Assembly elections from the Ganderbal constituency.DNA - Published | 'Not just our country's responsibility': Omar Abdullah on team India not traveling to Pakistan for 2025 Champions TrophyNational Conference leader Omar Abdullah discussed BCCI's decision against the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan, urging Pakistan to improve relations. Abdullah highlighted the absence of bilateral..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Results: Omar Abdullah concedes defeat to Engineer Rashid in Baramulla seatEngineer Rashid is leading in the seat with over 1 lakh votes as he polled 325385 votes. On the other hand, Omar Abdullah trails by 152771 votes as he secured only 183227 votes so far.DNA - Published | J-K: Omar Abdullah trails in Baramulla, Independent candidate Abdul Rashid leadingJammu and Kashmir National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah trails in Baramulla by 46,225 votes against independent candidate Abdul Rashid Sheikh after the first Lok Sabha election post Article..IndiaTimes - Published |
Former Jammu & Kashmir CMs Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti trailing after first round of countingOmar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, former Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir, are both trailing in their respective constituencies after conclusion of first round of counting of votesDNA - Published | The roar of 'Sher': Sheikh Abdullah's legacy, symbolism abound in Kashmir poll campaignSheikh Mohammed Abdullah's 'Sher-e-Kashmir' legacy shapes the intense election narrative in Baramulla, with references to unity, secularism, and political rivalries. The upcoming electoral showdown..IndiaTimes - Published |
India PM's party is notably absent in a place where faith in democracy is starting to growOn his campaign trail, Omar Abdullah - a third-generation politician and scion of the first family of Kashmir - is always in a hurry.Sky News - Published | Lok Sabha elections: Phase 4 campaign for 96 seats in 10 states ends amid heatwave conditionsAmong the notable contestants in this round are Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav (Kannauj), NCP’s Omar Abdullah (Srinagar), Union ministers Giriraj Singh (Begusarai) and Nityanand Rai (Ujiarpur),..IndiaTimes - Published |
People's Conference chief Sajad Lone asks Omar Abdullah to prove he is collaborating with BJPThe separatist-turned-politician is pitted against Abdullah from the Baramulla seat in north Kashmir. Sharing a clip of Abdullah, Lone said in a post on X, "Dear Omar Abdullah, in this video you say..IndiaTimes - Published | Omar Abdullah alleges PDP's actions serve BJP's interest in Jammu and KashmirNational Conference leader Omar Abdullah accuses the Mehbooba Mufti-led PDP of inadvertently aiding the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir elections. Abdullah emphasizes the importance of countering communal..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Is it 'appropriate' for Army to get involved in 'divisive issue' of UCC, asks Omar AbdullahOmar Abdullah questions Indian Army's involvement in Uniform Civil Code seminar at Kashmir University Auditorium. He criticizes the Army's stance on sensitive issues and potential interference in..IndiaTimes - Published | Not taking polls lightly, ready for the test: NC leader Omar AbdullahIndiaTimes - Published |
Omar says People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration intact, signals Lok Sabha seat rethinkOmar Abdullah affirms PAGD cohesion despite NC's separate LS strategy. The alliance, including NC, PDP, CPI(M), and Awami National Conference, prepares for the Valley's LS seats. Omar criticises the..IndiaTimes - Published | 'One nation, One election': Omar Abdullah dares Centre to hold J&K Assembly and Parliament polls togetherNational Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah challenged the central government, urging it to conduct elections in Jammu and Kashmir simultaneously with the 2024 Lok Sabha polls if it genuinely..IndiaTimes - Published |
Disrespectful: Hansal Mehta on Omar Abdullah's criticism of show's filming in J&K assembly complexIndiaTimes - Published | Omar Abdullah's divorce petition citing cruelty dismissed by Delhi high courtOmar Abdullah's plea for divorce citing cruelty by his estranged wife Payal was rejected by the Delhi High Court. The court upheld the family court decision that denied Abdullah a decree of divorce...IndiaTimes - Published |
Will be 'off-grid' for few weeks: Omar Abdullah after back-to-back legal setbacksOmar Abdullah, National Conference leader, expressed disappointment with the Supreme Court's verdict on Article 370 and the Delhi High Court's refusal to grant him a divorce from his estranged wife...IndiaTimes - Published | Omar Abdullah's plea seeking divorce from estranged wife dismissed by HCA bench of Justices Sanjeev Sachdeva and Vikas Mahajan upheld an order of the trial court which had also refused to grant divorce to Abdullah. The National Conference leader has sought divorce from..IndiaTimes - Published |
